18 Questions
What is the primary purpose of applied research?
To provide a basis for decision-making in various fields
Which characteristic best describes experimental research?
Systematic and accurate investigation
What is a key feature of holistic research?
Systematic procedure leading to truth discovery
In which type of research is data usually organized in quantitative terms?
Analytic research
What distinguishes descriptive research from other types of research?
Carefully recorded and reported findings
Which type of research is characterized by keeping variables constant except those being tested?
Experimental research
What type of research involves attempting to identify and isolate components of the research situation?
Analytic research
In which type of research does the researcher focus on finding or developing a more suitable instrument or process than what was previously available?
Development research
Which type of research involves studying the relationships of variables?
Experimental research
What type of research focuses on the effects of variables on each other?
Experimental research
Which type of research is done on a very limited scope to solve a particular problem?
Applied research
What type of research begins with the total situation, focusing attention on the system first followed by its internal relationships?
Holistic research
What is the primary difference between research and problem-solving according to the text?
Research aims to make a contribution to general knowledge, while problem-solving aims to solve a specific problem.
When it comes to defining the problem, what distinguishes research from problem-solving?
Research problems are not necessarily defined specifically, while problems in problem-solving must be clearly identified.
Which type of research has the purpose of determining the future operation of variables under investigation with the aim of controlling or redirecting them?
Analytic research
What distinguishes basic research from applied research according to the text?
Basic research aims to develop theories or principles, while applied research applies the results of basic research.
What is the primary goal of directive research according to the text?
To determine what actions should be taken based on findings
Which type of research is specifically concerned with forecasting future occurrences?
Predictive research
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
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.
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