English 10 Quarter 4: Technical Terms in Research

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What is research?

A sporadic investigation into various issues
A spontaneous process without any structure
A systematic way of finding answers to questions (correct)
A random and disorganized study method

Why is research considered systematic?

Because it follows a predefined set of procedures and steps (correct)
Because it focuses on a wide range of topics
Because it does not limit the scope of study
Because it is disorganized and lacks structure

What is the primary goal of research?

To intentionally remain unfocused
To have spontaneous discoveries
To disregard any structure or methods
To find answers to questions through an organized approach (correct)

Why is an organized structure important in research?

To ensure a focused and systematic process (D) Signup and view all the answers

When is research considered successful?

When the answer is 'no' (A) Signup and view all the answers

How is research different from a casual enquiry?

Research involves a planned and systematic approach (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Discussion' section in a research paper?

To help readers understand the significance of the findings in light of existing knowledge (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the 'methodology' section essential in research?

To ensure valid and reliable results that address research aims and objectives (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which section of a research paper primarily focuses on identifying relevant theories and gaps in existing research?

Discussion (C) Signup and view all the answers

In research, why is 'sampling' considered cost-effective?

It involves fewer participants and costs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key focus of the 'results' section in a research paper?

To provide the data collected during the study (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary definition of 'research' according to the context provided?

A careful and detailed study into a specific problem using the scientific method (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a research question?

To provide focus, drive, and purpose to research (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of academic writing provides analysis, interpretation, and argument based on in-depth independent research?

Research Paper (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of an abstract?

To describe the research work briefly and clearly (C) Signup and view all the answers

What comes after the title and abstract in a research paper?

Introduction (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of a research question in research?

To provide focus, drive, and purpose to research (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of an abstract?

It is a concise summary of the research (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of the introduction in a research study?

To establish the scope, context, and significance of the research being conducted (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the literature review intended to accomplish in a research study?

To identify gaps in existing research (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a hypothesis in a research study?

A statement of expectation or prediction to be tested by research (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a hypothesis and a wild guess?

A hypothesis is a well-informed guess, while a wild guess is an uninformed guess (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of stating the research problem in a study?

To establish the scope, context, and significance of the research being conducted (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the introduction and literature review in a research study?

To establish the scope, context, and significance of the research being conducted and provide an overview of current knowledge (C) Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to a provisional explanation or answer, that can be tested and rejected based on scientific evidence?

Hypothesis (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the entire group that you want to draw conclusions about in research?

Population (D) Signup and view all the answers

In research, what is the systematic method to resolve a research problem through data gathering, interpreting data, and drawing conclusions?

Methodology (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which term describes the group from which data is collected to represent a population in research?

Sample (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of having a methodology in research?

To ensure valid and reliable results (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the process of deciding what data to collect, who to collect it from, how to collect it, and how to analyze it in research?

Methodology (D) Signup and view all the answers