Nature of Inquiry and Research Inquiry

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What is the main difference between inquiry and research?

Inquiry is critical and logical, while research is empirical and replicable.

Inquiry involves asking questions, while research involves discovering truths. (correct)

Inquiry focuses on direct experience/observation, while research uses valid procedures.

Inquiry follows a cyclical process, while research is methodical.

Which characteristic of research emphasizes the use of proven analytical procedures?

Logical

Empirical

Analytical (correct)

Critical

What is one key aspect of replicability in research?

Repeating research design and procedures. (correct)

Being based on direct experience/observation.

Utilizing a methodical manner.

Starting with a problem and ending with a problem.

Which factor distinguishes critical research from empirical research?

Involving careful/precise judgment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic that emphasizes the starting and ending points in the research process?

Cyclical Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of research that emphasizes careful and precise judgment?

Logical Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of research involves the use of direct experience and observation by the researcher?

Empirical Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of research involves utilizing proven analytical procedures in gathering data?

Analytical Signup and view all the answers

Which aim of research involves proving the veracity of existing theories?

Verification of Existing Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

In research, what does replicability refer to?

Repeating research design and procedures for valid results Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Basic Research?

Dealing with concepts, principles, or abstract things Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data is collected through direct observation for the first time?

Primary Data Signup and view all the answers

What type of research provides a verbal language description without measuring data?

Descriptive Research Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic best describes Qualitative Research?

Involves active interpretation of human behavior Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Applied Research from Basic Research?

Applies research to societal problems or issues Signup and view all the answers

Nature of Inquiry and Research Inquiry

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