Introduction to Scientific Research
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What is the primary goal of research?

  • To create new knowledge through acceptable scientific methodology (correct)
  • To emphasize informal methods
  • To support everyday generalizations
  • To promote subjective biases

    • Which characteristic is NOT associated with research?

  • Controlled
  • Analytical through critical data analysis
  • Subjective and biased (correct)
  • Empirical

    • How does research contribute to decision-making?

  • By emphasizing everyday generalizations
  • By providing structured enquiry with formal methods (correct)
  • By ignoring complex phenomena
  • By promoting guesswork and intuition

    • What distinguishes scientific methods from everyday generalizations?

    <p>Scientific methods are more formal, rigorous, and verifiable than everyday generalizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does funded research play in national development plans?

    <p>It aligns with national development plans, emphasizing relevance and responsiveness to societal needs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary methodological approach used in research?

    <p>Hypothesizing and experimenting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of research in terms of data analysis?

    <p>Critical analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of methods are emphasized in scientific research?

    <p>Rigorous and verifiable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of funded research in national development plans?

    <p>Relevance and practical utilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does research aim to create through its systematic enquiry?

    <p>General knowledge applicable to various contexts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of research?

    <p>Creating new knowledge through acceptable scientific methodology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes scientific methods from everyday generalizations?

    <p>They are more formal, rigorous, and verifiable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT associated with research?

    <p>Informal and subjective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does research contribute to decision-making?

    <p>By utilizing acceptable scientific methodology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of methods are emphasized in scientific research?

    <p>Formal, rigorous, and verifiable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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