Introduction to Scientific Research by Yvette Mukunzi

The main purpose of research is to learn or discover new information about the world and its components through a systematic and careful investigation.

The key steps in the research process are: systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data.

The text does not explicitly mention any specific characteristics of research.

<p>The text does not discuss different types or classifications of scientific research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The text states that the learning outcomes include developing skills for use in study and research, and applying these skills to work on assignments and prepare for exams.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use the last name of the first author followed by et al.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Include the first six authors' names, then use ellipsis points before concluding with the last author's name.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>B2, B3, B6, B12, and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Journal of Advanced Nursing</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>E, K, D, A, and β-carotene</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Muscle adaptations differ between the two types of training in untrained young men.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discrete variables can be realistically counted, while continuous variables cannot be finished counting.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An intervening variable explains the process or causal link between the independent and dependent variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If wealth is the independent variable and life span is the dependent variable, access to quality health care could be the intervening variable linking the two.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A moderating variable changes or influences the strength of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A moderating variable is a variable that influences the strength or direction of the relationship between an independent and dependent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>A researcher should have a good background in science, strong written and communication skills, ability to define research subjects, gather information/techniques from literature, carry out experiments/collect data, analyze and interpret results, prepare reports, and participate in seminars/workshops.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The researcher's subject of interest or specialty area, interest in exploring certain ideas or issues, problems detected that need solutions, and questions arising from experience or reading literature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Age, gender, socioeconomic status and education level are some common moderating variables in social science research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Moderating variables need to be accounted for because they can change the nature of the relationship between the key variables being studied.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>The title of the study should be short, around 15 to 20 words, and should reflect the broad subject matter addressed by the study.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The independent variable is the variable that is varied or manipulated by the researcher, while the dependent variable is the variable being measured or observed for the effect of the independent variable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Studying the effectiveness of government assistance to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), or studying how safe emergency contraceptive pills are.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the book has an edition number, it should be included in the reference list entry immediately after the title.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>If a book does not have a city listed for the place of publication, you should include only the country.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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