Overview of Research Methods and Methodologies

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What is the main reason for students to learn about different research methods?

To prove their intellectual abilities to their peers

To challenge the existing research methodologies

To impress their professors with their knowledge of different methods

To become critical consumers of information and understand empirical literature (correct)

According to P.W. Bridgman, what is the scientist's primary method?

Conducting extensive literature reviews

Following the established research methods

Relying on the opinions of other scientists

Doing his damnedest (correct)

What does methodology refer to, according to Sandra Harding?

The practical application of research methods in a specific field

The underlying theory and analysis of how research should proceed (correct)

Techniques for gathering evidence

The various ways of proceeding in gathering information

What is the difference between method and methodology, according to Sandra Harding?

Method refers to underlying theory, methodology refers to techniques for gathering evidence Signup and view all the answers

As a future practitioner, why is it important to know about different research methods?

To intelligently participate in research projects, evaluations, and studies Signup and view all the answers

As an educated citizen, why is it important to distinguish scientifically acquired knowledge from other kinds of information?

To understand the difference between scientifically acquired knowledge and other kinds of information Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the qualitative paradigm in research methods?

Investigating subjective data and perceptions Signup and view all the answers

According to Albert Einstein, what does the theory decide in research?

What can be observed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main intention of the quantitative paradigm in research methods?

Collecting and analyzing objective (often numerical) data Signup and view all the answers

What does Sandra Harding emphasize about the truth in qualitative research?

Truth seen as context bound (socially constructed) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the interpretative / responsive paradigm in qualitative research?

To illuminate subjective perceptions for greater insight and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What are the components of the research method?

A system of procedures arranged logically toward the solution of a problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of the quantitative research method?

Collecting and analyzing objective data that can be organized into statistics Signup and view all the answers

What does the qualitative paradigm mainly concentrate on?

Investigating subjective data, particularly the perceptions of people involved Signup and view all the answers

What is the essential focus of the quantitative paradigm in research methods?

Collecting and analyzing objective (often numerical) data that can be organized into statistics Signup and view all the answers

What does Sandra Harding emphasize about truth in quantitative research?

Truth seen as objective and universal Signup and view all the answers

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