32 Questions
What is the main focus of agricultural research according to Gad Loebenstein?
Improving crop productivity and quality
Which of the following best represents 'embodied innovations' in agricultural research?
New feeders and waterers for livestock
What can be broadly included in the definition of agricultural research?
Improving productivity and quality of crops and animals
What is the oldest form of organized research according to the text?
Agricultural research
Which of the following is NOT cited as a reason for conducting agricultural research?
Exploring new energy sources
What does 'disembodied innovations' refer to in agricultural research, based on the provided information?
New formulas to improve digestion in animals
What is the meaning of research?
A detailed study of a subject to discover new information
What are the purposes of research?
To gather and analyze data for decision making
How is research classified?
According to level of investigation
What should the nature of research be according to SMART principles?
Systematic, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound
Why is agricultural research important?
To protect health and the environment
What is the main purpose of agricultural research?
To protect health and the environment
What are the common misconceptions about research purposes?
That research is mainly to entertain researchers' curiosity
What does research aim to provide a basis for?
Decision making
What are the characteristics of good research according to SMART principles?
Systematic, Manageable, Attractive, Reliable, Thorough
What does agricultural research seek to achieve by using phytase?
Decrease inorganic P content by reducing cost
What is the primary focus of agricultural research based on Gad Loebenstein's definition?
Improving crop productivity and quality through genetic improvement and better plant protection
Which of the following best represents 'disembodied innovations' in agricultural research based on the information provided?
New formulas to improve digestion in livestock
What can be broadly included in the definition of agricultural research?
Improving productivity, quality of crops, and better management of resources
Which of the following is NOT cited as a reason for conducting agricultural research?
Efficient marketing strategies for agricultural products
What is the oldest form of organized research according to the text?
Agricultural research
What does agricultural research seek to achieve by their genetic improvement and better plant protection, according to Gad Loebenstein?
Improving crop productivity and quality
In agricultural research, what does the SMART principle refer to?
Systematic, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, Time-bound
What is the primary purpose of research in agriculture?
To provide a basis for decision making
How is research classified according to the information provided?
According to purpose
What is the meaning of 'research' as per the Cambridge Dictionaries Online and Merriam-Webster online dictionary?
All of the above
What are the main purposes of research?
All of the above
What are the common purposes of agricultural research according to the text?
To reduce costs and protect health and environment
According to the provided information, which classification does research include?
According to types of analysis
'Enriched yield increase' in agricultural research aims to:
Increase product quality and cost-reduction
What is the oldest known use of the word 'research' according to the text?
1593
What does agricultural research aim to provide a basis for?
Decision-making
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