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What best describes quantitative research?
What best describes quantitative research?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with research?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with research?
What does qualitative research primarily focus on?
What does qualitative research primarily focus on?
Which of the following is a key aspect of research methodology?
Which of the following is a key aspect of research methodology?
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In research, what does 'controlled' refer to?
In research, what does 'controlled' refer to?
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What is the primary purpose of research in problem-solving?
What is the primary purpose of research in problem-solving?
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Which characteristic is essential for good research?
Which characteristic is essential for good research?
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What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?
What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?
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What process involves evaluating existing information on a topic?
What process involves evaluating existing information on a topic?
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Which term describes the systematic inquiry that aims to control and predict phenomena?
Which term describes the systematic inquiry that aims to control and predict phenomena?
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What aspect of research addresses how findings relate to a hypothesis?
What aspect of research addresses how findings relate to a hypothesis?
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What is the initial step in the research process regarding problem identification?
What is the initial step in the research process regarding problem identification?
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What type of research is primarily concerned with numerical data and statistical analysis?
What type of research is primarily concerned with numerical data and statistical analysis?
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What is the primary focus of quantitative research?
What is the primary focus of quantitative research?
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How is qualitative research defined in terms of its methodological approach?
How is qualitative research defined in terms of its methodological approach?
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Which characteristic is NOT associated with qualitative research?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with qualitative research?
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What type of research methodology is primarily structured and follows a disciplined procedure?
What type of research methodology is primarily structured and follows a disciplined procedure?
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Which statement best describes the aim of qualitative research?
Which statement best describes the aim of qualitative research?
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What kind of data does quantitative research primarily utilize?
What kind of data does quantitative research primarily utilize?
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Which of the following best contrasts qualitative and quantitative methods?
Which of the following best contrasts qualitative and quantitative methods?
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Which of these methods is mainly involved in gathering numbers and statistics?
Which of these methods is mainly involved in gathering numbers and statistics?
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What characteristic of research refers to following orderly and sequential procedures based on valid principles?
What characteristic of research refers to following orderly and sequential procedures based on valid principles?
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Which characteristic of research is defined as being unbiased and logical?
Which characteristic of research is defined as being unbiased and logical?
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What term describes research based on direct experience or observation by the researcher?
What term describes research based on direct experience or observation by the researcher?
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What process answers how to identify or select your respondents in research?
What process answers how to identify or select your respondents in research?
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Which process in research answers the question regarding what information is already available?
Which process in research answers the question regarding what information is already available?
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What process discusses how findings relate to the hypothesis in research?
What process discusses how findings relate to the hypothesis in research?
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What is the characteristic of research that emphasizes in-depth understanding of social phenomena?
What is the characteristic of research that emphasizes in-depth understanding of social phenomena?
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What aspect of research refers to its systematic inquiry to describe, explain, predict, and control phenomena?
What aspect of research refers to its systematic inquiry to describe, explain, predict, and control phenomena?
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Which research method was used in the study on social network sites?
Which research method was used in the study on social network sites?
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What data collection instrument was employed in the SNS study?
What data collection instrument was employed in the SNS study?
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How many participants were involved in the social network sites study?
How many participants were involved in the social network sites study?
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What software was used for analyzing the responses in the SNS study?
What software was used for analyzing the responses in the SNS study?
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Which of the following was NOT identified as a theme in the SNS research study?
Which of the following was NOT identified as a theme in the SNS research study?
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Which statement is true regarding the nature of qualitative research?
Which statement is true regarding the nature of qualitative research?
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In qualitative research, which approach is mostly used for data analysis?
In qualitative research, which approach is mostly used for data analysis?
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What is the primary purpose of research?
What is the primary purpose of research?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of research?
Which of the following is NOT a type of research?
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How can research theories be described?
How can research theories be described?
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Which statement best summarizes a key characteristic of research?
Which statement best summarizes a key characteristic of research?
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Which scenario is a suitable example of research?
Which scenario is a suitable example of research?
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What might be the focus of qualitative research?
What might be the focus of qualitative research?
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When answering a specific research question, which research type is typically used?
When answering a specific research question, which research type is typically used?
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What is a hallmark of ethical research?
What is a hallmark of ethical research?
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Study Notes
Practical Research 1 - Qualitative Research
- This module focuses on qualitative research, a systematic process of inquiry into a problem
- Solutions to problems in society should be based on facts, investigations, and experiences, not just beliefs
- Research involves inquiring into a problem, collecting data and logically evaluating information
- Learning objectives include defining research, explaining its importance and characteristics, defining quantitative and qualitative research
- Different types of research exist, and appropriate types are chosen based on questions needing answers
Ethical Codes and Policies for Research
- Honesty and objectivity in research communication are important
- Avoiding fabrication and bias in experimental design and analysis is crucial
- Integrity and meticulous work are ethical principles of conducting research
- Maintaining open communication, crediting proper sources and respecting intellectual property are integral
- Creating an inclusive and respectful research environment by avoiding discrimination is important
- Researchers should be accountable to the public, maintain legality and uphold human dignity
Kinds of Research
- Qualitative research focuses on understanding experiences and individual meanings through in-depth studies in various fields
- Quantitative research focuses on numbers and measurement, employing systematic and orderly procedures
- Qualitative and quantitative research share common ground but are distinct methodologies with different focuses
- Each research method is suitable for certain scenarios, based on the inquiries and goals of the research
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of qualitative research, emphasizing its systematic inquiry into societal problems. Key learning objectives include understanding the importance, characteristics, and differences between qualitative and quantitative research methods. Familiarity with ethical codes and policies for conducting research is also highlighted.
