Practical Research Overview

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What is the primary purpose of research?

To simply explore random ideas
To search for new knowledge and concepts (correct)
To gather information for personal use
To prove existing theories

The right to anonymity means researchers must always be able to identify research participants.

False (B)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Quantitative Research?

Reports statistical analysis
Objective, answers how many or strength
Subjective, focused on personal experiences (correct)
RRL is done before the study

What are the two core components that make up the word "research"?

Re and search Signup and view all the answers

Qualitative research uses inductive reasoning for data analysis.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key strength of qualitative research?

Issues can be examined in details and in depth. Signup and view all the answers

The Nuremberg Code was developed in response to unethical medical experiments conducted on ___________ during World War II.

prisoners Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good researcher?

Dishonest (A) Signup and view all the answers

The study of how people find their experiences meaningful is known as ______.

Phenomenology Signup and view all the answers

Research ethics is crucial in ensuring that research is valid and trustworthy.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of good research?

Subjective (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is plagiarism in research?

Using the ideas, writings, and drawings of others as your own without proper attribution. Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of qualitative research with its description:

Ethnography = Study of a culture or group's organizational setup, internal operation, and lifestyle Phenomenology = Study of how people find their experiences meaningful Content & Discourse Analysis = Analysis of the substance or content of communication (letters, books, etc.) Historical Analysis = Discovers a new theory to underlie the study during data collection and analysis Narrative Research = Narrates the life experiences of an individual Signup and view all the answers

Match the ethical principle to its description:

Right to voluntary participation = Participants freely choose to participate in the research. Right to informed consent = Participants are given clear information about the risks and benefits of participating. Right to confidentiality = Researchers protect the identity of participants, but it is possible to link data to individuals. Right to anonymity = Researchers cannot link data to specific individuals, ensuring complete privacy. Signup and view all the answers

Research can help individuals become better problem solvers and decision-makers.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

______ research describes a phenomenon or event through observation and senses, collecting data in the form of words or statements.

Qualitative Signup and view all the answers

Match the following research ethics principles with their corresponding descriptions:

Honesty = Strive for consistency in research activities Objectivity = Undistorted by emotion or bias Integrity = Strive to promote social good Social Responsibility = Protect confidential communications and personal information Confidentiality = Know and obey relevant laws Signup and view all the answers

List three benefits of conducting research.

Gather relevant information Improve the quality of life Helps you understand history Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is an example of scientific dishonesty in research?

Fabricating data to support a desired outcome (B) Signup and view all the answers

A research output should always showcase originality and novel ideas.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Name two areas of scientific dishonesty in research.

Fabrication and falsification of data, plagiarism Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a limitation of qualitative research?

Qualitative research is always more objective than quantitative research. (A) Signup and view all the answers

A scientific hypothesis provides answers to questions based on the RRL (Relevant Research Literature).

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic that differentiates a scientific hypothesis from a statistical hypothesis?

A scientific hypothesis is based on research literature, while a statistical hypothesis focuses on a population parameter. Signup and view all the answers

One of the advantages of qualitative research is that it can reveal and about the research subjects and/or topic.

subtleties, complexities Signup and view all the answers

Match the following qualitative research limitations with their corresponding descriptions:

Research quality is heavily dependent on the individual skills of the researcher and more easily influenced by the researcher’s personal biases. = Issues of anonymity and confidentiality can present problems when presenting findings. Rigor is more difficult to maintain, assess and demonstrate. = The volume of data makes analysis and interpretation time consuming. The researcher’s presence during data gathering, which is often unavoidable in qualitative research, can affect the subjects’ responses. = It is sometimes not as well understood and accepted as quantitative research within the scientific community. Signup and view all the answers

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

The subject matter should be controversial to provoke debate. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Data based on human experience is always more compelling than quantitative data.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using qualitative research in a study?

Qualitative research can uncover subtle and complex aspects of a topic that may be missed by quantitative methods. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following research methods involves a long-term study of a phenomenon using a variety of data sources?

Case Study (A) Signup and view all the answers

The alternative hypothesis proposes that there is no relationship between variables.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the acronym RRL stand for in the context of qualitative research?

Related Literature Review Signup and view all the answers

The study of a particular cultural group to gain a deeper understanding of their customs, beliefs, and practices is known as ______.

ethnography Signup and view all the answers

Match the following research question types with their corresponding descriptions:

Factor-Isolating = Questions that isolate, categorize, describe, or name factors and situations Factor-Relating = Questions that determine the relationships among factors Situation-Relating = Questions that involve hypothesis testing and manipulation of variables Situation-Producing = Questions that require a proposed output or action plan Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for formulating qualitative research problems?

Formulate research questions that can be answered with 'yes' or 'no'. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The 'measurable' characteristic of research objectives implies that data collected can be quantified.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Explain the difference between 'factor-relating' and 'situation-relating' research questions.

Factor-relating questions explore the relationships between identified factors, while situation-relating questions focus on manipulating variables to understand their impact on a specific situation. Situation-relating questions often involve hypothesis testing and experimental designs, while factor-relating questions tend to be non-experimental. Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Research Ethics

The moral principles guiding research to ensure integrity and validity.

Plagiarism

Using someone else's ideas or work without crediting them.