Distinguish Technical Terms in Research

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What is the main instrument for collecting data in survey research?

  • Questionnaire (correct)
  • Data
  • Results
  • Variable

In which section of a research paper do authors interpret and describe the significance of their findings?

  • Discussion (correct)
  • Conclusion
  • Appendix
  • References

Which part of the research paper helps readers understand why the research is important to them?

  • Results
  • Conclusion (correct)
  • Data
  • Questionnaire

What section of a research paper lists all the sources used in the study?

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

Where do researchers attach copies of their research instruments such as questionnaires or surveys?

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

What is any factor, trait, or condition that can be manipulated or measured in an experiment called?

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

Which section of a research paper presents the data collected during the study?

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

What does the discussion section of a research paper aim to do?

<p>Interpret and describe the significance of findings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the questionnaire in survey research?

<p>To collect data through a set of standardized questions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a research paper, what does the results section typically include?

<p>Data collected during the study (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a conclusion section in a research paper aim to achieve?

<p>Help readers understand why the research should matter to them (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of references in a research paper?

<p>To credit authors consulted for their ideas (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates appendix from other sections of a research paper?

<p>Clarifies the research but does not belong in the main text (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'variable' in an experiment?

<p>A factor, trait, or condition that can be manipulated, controlled for, or measured in an experiment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does the discussion section play in a research paper?

<p>'Explains any new understanding or insights that emerged as a result of your study' (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Data' in a research context refers to:

<p>'Information that has been collected, observed, generated, or created to validate original research findings' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Discussion' section in a research paper is mainly focused on:

<p>Explaining any new insights from a study (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes a 'variable' unique in an experiment?

<p>Can be manipulated, controlled for, or measured (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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