Engineering Research Methods
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What is the main aim of engineering research?

  • Developing new theoretical or applied knowledge
  • Gaining familiarity with a phenomenon
  • Solving new and important problems (correct)
  • Obtaining a patent for innovative outcomes
  • Which type of study involves determining the frequency of occurrences or associations?

  • Hypothesis-testing study
  • Exploratory study
  • Experimental study
  • Descriptive study (correct)
  • What is a common motivation for engaging in engineering research?

  • Fame and awards
  • Contributing to the improvement of society
  • Gaining respectability
  • Learning new skills (correct)
  • Which objective is not typically associated with engineering research?

    <p>Developing new software applications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In engineering research, what does intrinsic motivation refer to?

    <p>Interest, challenge, and learning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of study involves testing hypotheses of causal relationships between variables?

    <p>Hypothesis-testing study</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Aims and Objectives of Engineering Research

    • Solving new and important problems using scientific approaches
    • Developing new theoretical or applied knowledge
    • Testing hypotheses of causal relationships between variables
    • Determining the frequency of occurrences or associations
    • Gaining familiarity with a phenomenon or achieving new insights
    • Portraying accurately the characteristics of a particular individual, situation, or group
    • Contributing to the improvement of society and the state of the art in technology
    • Obtaining a patent for innovative outcomes
    • Fulfilling personal motivations such as intellectual joy, service to the community, and respectability

    Types of Engineering Research

    • Exploratory studies
    • Descriptive studies
    • Hypothesis-testing studies

    Motivations for Engineering Research

    Intrinsic Motivations

    • Interest
    • Challenge
    • Learning

    Extrinsic Motivations

    • Monetary rewards
    • Fame
    • Awards
    • Status

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    Explore the systematic method of inquiry in engineering research aimed at expanding knowledge, solving new problems, and making original contributions. Learn about the aims and objectives which include applying scientific approaches, developing new knowledge, testing hypotheses, and determining frequency of occurrences.

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