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EIST627: Scientific Research Methods and Ethics
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EIST627: Scientific Research Methods and Ethics

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What is the primary goal of applied research?

  • To analyze existing data
  • To understand a phenomenon
  • To solve an immediate specific problem (correct)
  • To predict future trends

    • Which type of research does not have control over parameters or variables?

  • Hybrid research
  • Analytical research
  • Descriptive research (correct)
  • Applied research

    • What is an example of hybrid research?

  • Analysis of cell/body organ behavior in cancer (correct)
  • Study of travel mode used by people
  • Study of customer purchase patterns
  • Optimized search problem on the Internet

    • What is the purpose of analytical research?

    <p>To explain a complex phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research type is also known as ex-post facto research?

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

    What is an example of descriptive research?

    <p>Study of socioeconomic characteristics of residents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of analytical research?

    <p>It uses existing information to explain a phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research type is typically used in business analysis or social problems?

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

    What does the combination of 're' and 'search' in the word research imply?

    <p>A systematic investigation to gain new knowledge from already existing facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Woody (1924), what is the primary goal of research?

    <p>Reaching conclusions and testing them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an objective of research?

    <p>Improve existing solutions to routine problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of research is concerned with studying the characteristics of situations, problems, phenomena, services, groups, or individuals?

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

    What is the primary difference between correlational studies and descriptive research?

    <p>Correlational studies focus on relationships between variables, while descriptive research focuses on characteristics of situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it essential for researchers to choose the appropriate research method and follow a research process?

    <p>To ensure the study is systematic and efficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of correlational research?

    <p>Exploring the relationship between variables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the ultimate goal of research, according to Wernher von Braun?

    <p>To search for truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does research aim to provide, according to the content?

    <p>Efficient solutions to routine problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research deals with measurements of quantities of characteristics?

    <p>Quantitative research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main assumption of qualitative research?

    <p>The world is unstable and differences in parameters may occur with time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary aim of analytical research?

    <p>To summarize and evaluate historical research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research involves the study of human behavior?

    <p>Qualitative research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main limitation of qualitative research?

    <p>It is too complex and requires more guidance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between correlational research and analytical research?

    <p>Correlational research explores relationships, while analytical research evaluates ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research is more suited for proposing predictive conclusions?

    <p>Quantitative research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of research involves measuring statistical quantities?

    <p>Quantitative research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research method involves controlling the independent variable?

    <p>Experimental research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of explanatory research?

    <p>To explain why a phenomenon occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research is used to study the effect of a new drug on a specific group of people?

    <p>Experimental research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between experimental research and quasi-experimental research?

    <p>Experimental research involves random assignment, while quasi-experimental research does not</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a 'Why' question in research?

    <p>Why does the new drug have a positive effect on a specific group of people?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research is used to analyze the performance of algorithms on various datasets?

    <p>Experimental research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using satellite data in research?

    <p>To examine changes in the land cover</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a researcher consider when selecting a research topic?

    <p>The current importance and potential for future development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of conducting a literature survey?

    <p>To identify gaps in existing knowledge and avoid duplication of work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using backward reference search in a literature survey?

    <p>It helps to understand the background of the research area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to follow rules of titling when writing a research title?

    <p>To provide a clear understanding of the research topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of a comprehensive literature survey?

    <p>A comprehensive understanding of the research domain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of identifying keywords related to the research problem?

    <p>To search for articles and literature more precisely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of conducting a literature survey repeatedly during the research journey?

    <p>It provides an opportunity to revisit and refine the research problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of using forward reference search in a literature survey?

    <p>A list of papers that referred to an important old article</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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