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What is the primary focus of descriptive research?
What is the primary focus of descriptive research?
Which type of research is characterized by applying scientific methods to solve practical problems?
Which type of research is characterized by applying scientific methods to solve practical problems?
What distinguishes quantitative research from qualitative research?
What distinguishes quantitative research from qualitative research?
Which research type investigates a phenomenon across a significant time span?
Which research type investigates a phenomenon across a significant time span?
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What is the main characteristic of empirical research?
What is the main characteristic of empirical research?
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Study Notes
Research Defined
- Research is a search for knowledge.
- It's a systematic and scientific search for information on a topic.
- Research is a form of scientific investigation.
Types of Research
- Descriptive vs. Analytical: A distinction in research approach.
- Applied vs. Fundamental: Categories of research goals.
- Quantitative vs. Qualitative: Different types of data collection and analysis.
- Conceptual vs. Empirical: Research methods based on ideas or real-world evidence.
- Longitudinal vs. Cross-sectional: Research that tracks subjects over time or examines a group at one point in time.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of research through this quiz. Understand the various types of research methodologies such as descriptive, analytical, quantitative, and qualitative. Test your knowledge on how these methods are applied in scientific investigations.
