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?

<p>Exploratory or formulative research studies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes descriptive research studies from other types of studies?

<p>They portray accurately the characteristics of a group (D)</p> 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?

<p>Exploratory or formulative research studies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of basic research?

<p>To contribute to scientific knowledge without immediate practical application (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Applied research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What drives researchers in basic research?

<p>Intellectual curiosity and contributing to academic knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Applied research (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes basic research from applied research?

<p>Immediate practical applications (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Basic research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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