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Purpose of Research and Research Objectives

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What is the main aim of research?

To determine the frequency of occurrences

To find out the truth which is hidden and undiscovered (correct)

To test hypotheses

To gain familiarity with a phenomenon

Which type of research aims to test a hypothesis of a causal relationship between variables?

Exploratory research

Hypothesis-testing research (correct)

Diagnostic research

Descriptive research

What is the objective of diagnostic research studies?

To determine the frequency of occurrences (correct)

To gain familiarity with a phenomenon

To test hypotheses

To portray accurately the characteristics of a group

In which type of research are studies focused on achieving new insights into phenomena?

Exploratory or formulative research studies Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes descriptive research studies from other types of studies?

They portray accurately the characteristics of a group Signup and view all the answers

What term refers to studies that aim to gain familiarity with a phenomenon or achieve new insights into it?

Exploratory or formulative research studies Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of basic research?

To contribute to scientific knowledge without immediate practical application Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research focuses on finding solutions or developing useful products?

Applied research Signup and view all the answers

What drives researchers in basic research?

Intellectual curiosity and contributing to academic knowledge Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research is goal-oriented and seeks results for direct real-world implementation?

Applied research Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes basic research from applied research?

Immediate practical applications Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research contributes to our understanding of fundamental principles and theories?

Basic research Signup and view all the answers