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Which characteristic emphasizes the importance of moral principles in research?
Which characteristic emphasizes the importance of moral principles in research?
- Ethical conduct (correct)
- Quick thinking and presence of mind
- Objectivity
- Curiosity and perseverance
What is mentioned as a fundamental objective of conducting scientific research?
What is mentioned as a fundamental objective of conducting scientific research?
- Competition among researchers
- Service to humanity (correct)
- Entertainment
- Profit
Which phrase best describes the function of controlling and manipulating in science?
Which phrase best describes the function of controlling and manipulating in science?
- Creating new technologies
- Examining archaeological findings
- Analyzing historical data
- Influencing outcomes directly (correct)
What characteristic includes being adaptable and aware in research situations?
What characteristic includes being adaptable and aware in research situations?
Which component is crucial for verifying results in scientific research?
Which component is crucial for verifying results in scientific research?
Flashcards
Curiosity and Perseverance
Curiosity and Perseverance
A researcher's willingness to explore and persistently work towards a goal.
Objectivity
Objectivity
A researcher's ability to approach a topic without bias, ensuring findings are based on evidence.
Formulating Hypotheses
Formulating Hypotheses
The practice of formulating an educated guess or explanation for a phenomenon that can be tested.
Verifying Results
Verifying Results
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Control and Manipulation
Control and Manipulation
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Study Notes
Researcher's Qualities
- Curiosity and a desire for continued research
- Perseverance
- Honesty in accurately recording information
- Humility and avoiding arrogance
- Diligence and quick thinking
- Objectivity
- Skepticism and avoiding opinions without evidence
- Adherence to ethical principles; the researcher's aim should be to serve humanity
Functions and Goals of Scientific Research
- Discovery and interpretation (primary function of science)
- Prediction (scientific anticipation)
- Control and management (directing a phenomenon in a desired way and using results to benefit humanity). Control can be theoretical or practical.
- Scientific research's foundations and components:
- Clearly define research objectives
- The researcher's ability to imagine and innovate
- Observational and analytical skills
- Propose hypotheses to explain phenomena
- Conduct necessary experiments to get results that align with reality
- Obtaining results and testing their validity
- Formulate a theory
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