Practical Research Course: Importance and Skills Development
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What is the definition of research according to the text?

  • Careful or diligent search
  • Studious inquiry or examination
  • Investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts
  • All of the above (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an importance of research in the text?

  • To increase profits (correct)
  • Improving standard of living
  • To make changes
  • To gather necessary information

    • Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of research in the text?

  • Methodical
  • Empirical
  • Quantitative (correct)
  • Logical

    • What is the first step in the research process?

    <p>Define research problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of Practical Research, as described in the text?

    <p>To develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a characteristic of research in the text?

    <p>Objective</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique set of skills does a qualitative researcher require?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of populations can qualitative research effectively address?

    <p>Children of all ages, subcultures, and deviant groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do qualitative researchers analyze their outcomes?

    <p>From the inside out, organizing and deriving meaning from the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a strength of qualitative research according to the passage?

    <p>It depends on human experience and is more compelling and powerful than quantitative data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a strength of qualitative research mentioned in the passage?

    <p>The direction and framework of research can be revised quickly as new findings emerge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of research approach does qualitative research utilize according to the passage?

    <p>Inductive approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of qualitative research?

    <p>It takes a holistic approach to understanding social phenomena.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential weakness of qualitative research?

    <p>The researcher's personal biases can influence the interpretation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes the approach of qualitative research?

    <p>It develops new concepts and theories through inductive reasoning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is qualitative data typically collected?

    <p>Through direct encounters, such as interviews or observations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential challenge in qualitative research?

    <p>Maintaining rigidity and demonstrating reliability is difficult.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why might qualitative research be less accepted within scientific communities?

    <p>Its interpretative nature is sometimes viewed as subjective.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential issue that can arise when conducting qualitative research?

    <p>The researcher's presence may influence participant responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

    <p>It is concerned with opinions, feelings, and experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important consideration when deciding on a topic for qualitative research?

    <p>Considering the relevance and timeliness of the topic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the research design of qualitative research?

    <p>It is an emergent design that evolves as decisions are made</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when deciding on a topic for qualitative research?

    <p>The kind and field the topic belongs to, as well as its relevance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first question you should answer when designing a qualitative research project?

    <p>What is the issue, phenomenon, or problem that needs attention?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main sources of topics for qualitative research according to the text?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key purpose of the research title according to the text?

    <p>To provide a clear and concise expression of the research problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a guideline for choosing a research topic?

    <p>Ensuring the research is funded</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of research does the text suggest the researcher should define the aim or desired outcome of?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of narrowing down a research topic according to the text?

    <p>To explore and extend the explanation of a theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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