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Which type of research focuses on studying what is, the real world?
Which type of research focuses on studying what is, the real world?
- Empirical research (correct)
- Positivism
- Interpretivism
- Normative research
Which type of research focuses on studying what ought to be, of ideas and values?
Which type of research focuses on studying what ought to be, of ideas and values?
- Empirical research
- Normative research (correct)
- Positivism
- Interpretivism
Why is normative research without connection to the empirical world considered lacking relevance?
Why is normative research without connection to the empirical world considered lacking relevance?
- Because it is based on subjective opinions
- Because it is influenced by normative ideas
- Because it does not rely on data and facts (correct)
- Because it does not consider ethical principles
What is the main focus of empirical research?
What is the main focus of empirical research?
What is the main difference between positivism and interpretivism in empirical research?
What is the main difference between positivism and interpretivism in empirical research?
Which of the following best describes the role of research questions in the research process?
Which of the following best describes the role of research questions in the research process?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research question?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research question?
What is the purpose of grounding research in existing knowledge when formulating research questions?
What is the purpose of grounding research in existing knowledge when formulating research questions?
Why is it important for research questions to be focused?
Why is it important for research questions to be focused?
What is the main purpose of research questions in the research process?
What is the main purpose of research questions in the research process?
Flashcards
Empirical Research
Empirical Research
Research that focuses on studying the real world as it is.
Normative Research
Normative Research
Research that focuses on studying ideas and values.
Why is normative research sometimes seen as lacking?
Why is normative research sometimes seen as lacking?
It lacks relevance because it doesn't rely on data and facts.
Focus of empirical research
Focus of empirical research
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Positivism vs. Interpretivism
Positivism vs. Interpretivism
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Role of research questions
Role of research questions
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Characteristics of a good research question
Characteristics of a good research question
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Purpose of grounding research
Purpose of grounding research
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Importance of focused research questions
Importance of focused research questions
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Main purpose of research questions
Main purpose of research questions
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