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What is the primary goal of applied research?
What is the primary goal of applied research?
Which type of research does not have control over parameters or variables?
Which type of research does not have control over parameters or variables?
What is an example of hybrid research?
What is an example of hybrid research?
What is the purpose of analytical research?
What is the purpose of analytical research?
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Which research type is also known as ex-post facto research?
Which research type is also known as ex-post facto research?
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What is an example of descriptive research?
What is an example of descriptive research?
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What is a characteristic of analytical research?
What is a characteristic of analytical research?
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Which research type is typically used in business analysis or social problems?
Which research type is typically used in business analysis or social problems?
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What does the combination of 're' and 'search' in the word research imply?
What does the combination of 're' and 'search' in the word research imply?
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According to Woody (1924), what is the primary goal of research?
According to Woody (1924), what is the primary goal of research?
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Which of the following is NOT an objective of research?
Which of the following is NOT an objective of research?
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What type of research is concerned with studying the characteristics of situations, problems, phenomena, services, groups, or individuals?
What type of research is concerned with studying the characteristics of situations, problems, phenomena, services, groups, or individuals?
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What is the primary difference between correlational studies and descriptive research?
What is the primary difference between correlational studies and descriptive research?
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Why is it essential for researchers to choose the appropriate research method and follow a research process?
Why is it essential for researchers to choose the appropriate research method and follow a research process?
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What is the primary focus of correlational research?
What is the primary focus of correlational research?
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What is the ultimate goal of research, according to Wernher von Braun?
What is the ultimate goal of research, according to Wernher von Braun?
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What does research aim to provide, according to the content?
What does research aim to provide, according to the content?
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Which type of research deals with measurements of quantities of characteristics?
Which type of research deals with measurements of quantities of characteristics?
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What is the main assumption of qualitative research?
What is the main assumption of qualitative research?
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What is the primary aim of analytical research?
What is the primary aim of analytical research?
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Which type of research involves the study of human behavior?
Which type of research involves the study of human behavior?
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What is the main limitation of qualitative research?
What is the main limitation of qualitative research?
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What is the primary difference between correlational research and analytical research?
What is the primary difference between correlational research and analytical research?
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Which type of research is more suited for proposing predictive conclusions?
Which type of research is more suited for proposing predictive conclusions?
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What type of research involves measuring statistical quantities?
What type of research involves measuring statistical quantities?
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Which research method involves controlling the independent variable?
Which research method involves controlling the independent variable?
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What is the primary goal of explanatory research?
What is the primary goal of explanatory research?
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Which type of research is used to study the effect of a new drug on a specific group of people?
Which type of research is used to study the effect of a new drug on a specific group of people?
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What is the main difference between experimental research and quasi-experimental research?
What is the main difference between experimental research and quasi-experimental research?
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Which of the following is an example of a 'Why' question in research?
Which of the following is an example of a 'Why' question in research?
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Which type of research is used to analyze the performance of algorithms on various datasets?
Which type of research is used to analyze the performance of algorithms on various datasets?
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What is the purpose of using satellite data in research?
What is the purpose of using satellite data in research?
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What should a researcher consider when selecting a research topic?
What should a researcher consider when selecting a research topic?
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What is the primary purpose of conducting a literature survey?
What is the primary purpose of conducting a literature survey?
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What is the benefit of using backward reference search in a literature survey?
What is the benefit of using backward reference search in a literature survey?
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Why is it important to follow rules of titling when writing a research title?
Why is it important to follow rules of titling when writing a research title?
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What is the outcome of a comprehensive literature survey?
What is the outcome of a comprehensive literature survey?
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What is the purpose of identifying keywords related to the research problem?
What is the purpose of identifying keywords related to the research problem?
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What is the benefit of conducting a literature survey repeatedly during the research journey?
What is the benefit of conducting a literature survey repeatedly during the research journey?
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What is the outcome of using forward reference search in a literature survey?
What is the outcome of using forward reference search in a literature survey?
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Study Notes
What is Research?
- Research is a systematic investigation to gain new knowledge from existing facts, aiming to provide efficient solutions to routine problems.
- It involves a search for truth, defining and redefining problems, formulating hypotheses, collecting and evaluating data, making deductions, and reaching conclusions.
Objectives of Research
- Propose and test hypotheses that provide causal relationships between variables.
- Discover and establish relationships, associations, and independence between aspects of a situation or phenomenon.
- Understand different phenomena and develop new perceptions.
- Study and describe accurately the characteristics of situations, problems, phenomena, services, groups, or individuals.
- Explain unexplored horizons of knowledge.
- Test reported findings and conclusions on new data and novel conclusions on previously reported data.
Types of Research
Applied Research
- Tries to solve an immediate specific problem faced by industry or society.
- Obtained solutions can be deployed to solve the problem.
- Duration of applied research is shorter as a quick solution is expected.
Descriptive Research
- Generally used in business analysis or social problems.
- Does not have control over parameters or variables.
- Tries to represent or analyze previous and/or current facts.
- Examples include analysis of customer purchase patterns, study of travel mode used by people, and study of socioeconomic characteristics of residents.
Analytical Research
- Uses existing information to explain a complex phenomenon or perform a critical evaluation.
- Identified hypothesis can be accepted or rejected depending on the analysis.
- Examples include historical study, forensic work, food, and medical research.
Correlational Research
- Explores the relationship or association between incidences, variables, and so on.
- Examples include studying the effect of modern lifestyle on obesity and analysis of the impact of technology on employment.
Qualitative Research
- Deals with the quality or types of parameters considered for the research.
- Assumes that the world is unstable and differences in parameters may occur with time.
- Example includes research related to human behavior.
Quantitative Research
- Involves measurements of quantities of characteristics that can be used as features for the research study.
- Assumes that the world is stable and uses statistical analysis on parameter values for conclusions.
- Examples include finding the number of individuals taking benefits of different government policies and conducting a survey with a random question.
Experimental Research
- Focuses on fieldwork and experiments that can control the independent variable.
- Examples include studying the effect of a new drug on a specific group of people or animals and analyzing the performance of algorithms on various datasets.
Explanatory Research
- Tries to analyze and justify the reason behind the occurrence of a particular phenomenon or association between variables.
- Aims to explain why a relationship, association, or interdependence exists.
Literature Survey
- A comprehensive study of technical and authorized content related to research keywords.
- Helps the researcher to understand the approaches, methodologies, algorithms, and datasets used by other scientists.
- Identifies where the gap is and where the researcher can contribute to an existing knowledge base.
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Explore the fundamentals of scientific research, including its definition, goals, and methodologies. Learn about the importance of ethics in research and how to approach problems systematically.
