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What is the primary purpose of applied research?
What is the primary purpose of applied research?
Which characteristic best describes experimental research?
Which characteristic best describes experimental research?
What is a key feature of holistic research?
What is a key feature of holistic research?
In which type of research is data usually organized in quantitative terms?
In which type of research is data usually organized in quantitative terms?
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What distinguishes descriptive research from other types of research?
What distinguishes descriptive research from other types of research?
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Which type of research is characterized by keeping variables constant except those being tested?
Which type of research is characterized by keeping variables constant except those being tested?
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What type of research involves attempting to identify and isolate components of the research situation?
What type of research involves attempting to identify and isolate components of the research situation?
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In which type of research does the researcher focus on finding or developing a more suitable instrument or process than what was previously available?
In which type of research does the researcher focus on finding or developing a more suitable instrument or process than what was previously available?
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Which type of research involves studying the relationships of variables?
Which type of research involves studying the relationships of variables?
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What type of research focuses on the effects of variables on each other?
What type of research focuses on the effects of variables on each other?
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Which type of research is done on a very limited scope to solve a particular problem?
Which type of research is done on a very limited scope to solve a particular problem?
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What type of research begins with the total situation, focusing attention on the system first followed by its internal relationships?
What type of research begins with the total situation, focusing attention on the system first followed by its internal relationships?
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What is the primary difference between research and problem-solving according to the text?
What is the primary difference between research and problem-solving according to the text?
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When it comes to defining the problem, what distinguishes research from problem-solving?
When it comes to defining the problem, what distinguishes research from problem-solving?
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Which type of research has the purpose of determining the future operation of variables under investigation with the aim of controlling or redirecting them?
Which type of research has the purpose of determining the future operation of variables under investigation with the aim of controlling or redirecting them?
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What distinguishes basic research from applied research according to the text?
What distinguishes basic research from applied research according to the text?
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What is the primary goal of directive research according to the text?
What is the primary goal of directive research according to the text?
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Which type of research is specifically concerned with forecasting future occurrences?
Which type of research is specifically concerned with forecasting future occurrences?
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Study Notes
Levels of Investigation
- Exploration: Researcher studies variables pertinent to a specific situation
- Descriptive: Studies the relationships of the variables
- Experimental: Studies the effects of the variables on each other
Type of Analysis
- Analytic: Identifies and isolates components of the research situation
- Holistic: Focuses on the total situation, examining internal relationships
Scope
- Limited scope: Research focuses on solving a particular problem
Choice of Answers to Problems
- Evaluation: Specifies and identifies possible courses of action to find the most advantageous
- Development: Focuses on finding or developing a more suitable instrument or process
Statistical Content
- Quantitative: Utilizes inferential statistics to determine results
- Non-Quantitative: Partially or completely avoids the use of statistics
Time Element
- Historical: Describes what was
- Descriptive: Describes what is
- Experimental: Describes what will be
Difference between Research and Problem-Solving
- Research: May not aim to solve a problem, but rather answer a question or query
- Problem-Solving: Aims to solve a specific problem
Kinds and Classification of Research
- According to Purpose:
- Predictive: Determines future operation of variables to control or redirect for the better
- Directive: Determines what should be done based on findings
- Illuminative: Concerned with the interaction of components of the variable being investigated
- According to Goal:
- Basic or Pure: Develops theories or principles
- Applied: Applies results of pure research
Characteristics of a Good Research
- Gathers new knowledge from primary sources
- Conducts systematic and accurate investigation
- Logical and objective, applying tests to verify data and procedures
- Expresses data in quantitative terms and numerical measures
- Records and reports data carefully
Summary of Characteristics
- Systematic: Follows an orderly and sequential procedure
- Controlled: Keeps variables constant except those being tested
- Empirical: Procedures and data are perceived similarly by all observers
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Test your knowledge on the distinctions between research and problem-solving processes. Explore concepts such as defining the problem, scope, and rigor of each approach.
