Descriptive Research Overview
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Which type of research involves theory testing or elaboration of a theory?

  • Descriptive research
  • Theoretical research (correct)
  • Empirical research
  • Evaluation research

What type of research is characterized by focusing on collecting data to ascertain the effects of planned change?

  • Empirical research
  • Practitioner Inquiry (correct)
  • Descriptive research
  • Theoretical research

What is the key characteristic of Scholarly Inquiry?

  • Theory-based
  • Data-based
  • Text-based (correct)
  • People-based

What is the primary focus of Practitioner Inquiry?

<p>Interacting with people (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research presents a profile of a group or describes a process, mechanism, or relationship?

<p>Descriptive research (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Empirical research from other types of research?

<p>Theory testing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of highlighting gaps in knowledge from previous research studies?

<p>To show opportunities for further research and knowledge enhancement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial to have a solid methodology section in a research project?

<p>To estimate the financial needs accurately (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the researcher describe in 'Procedures for treating data'?

<p>How data is analyzed and interpreted (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statistical technique is mentioned as a good tool for testing hypotheses related to classical economic theory?

<p>Regression analysis (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of mathematical programming models address a range of economic and policy analysis questions?

<p>Non-linear and dynamic models (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is appropriate scheduling important in research?

<p>To ensure efficient progress and completion of the research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic shared by different research models?

<p>Focus on methodology (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some researchers claim superiority for a specific research method?

<p>Dogmatic beliefs about research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect in conducting technically correct, practically efficient, and ethically sound research?

<p>Making sponsors aware of limitations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do professional associations and universities play in protecting research subjects?

<p>Providing legal protection (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect should be considered when choosing the most appropriate research methods?

<p>The availability of resources (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of a paper that is typically read the most?

<p>'Choosing a Research Topic' section (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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