Research Classifications: Experimental vs Nonexperimental
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Which type of research is focused on the discovery of new knowledge and is theoretical in nature?

  • Applied research
  • Pure research (correct)
  • Qualitative research
  • Nonexperimental research
  • What distinguishes quantitative research from qualitative research?

  • Use of numerical, measurable data (correct)
  • Relying on observations of a 'natural' setting
  • Focus on in-depth descriptions of situations
  • Typically anthropological and sociological research methods
  • Which research type's central purpose is to improve products or processes?

  • Applied research (correct)
  • Experimental research
  • Qualitative research
  • Nonexperimental research
  • What characterizes experimental research compared to nonexperimental research?

    <p>Control over extraneous variables (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which approach to research involves large samples, traditional statistical analyses, and rational hypothesis development?

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

    What is the primary focus of nonexperimental research?

    <p>In-depth descriptions of situations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Experimental Research?

    <p>Controlled conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of variable is the Dependent Variable (DV)?

    <p>Criterion variable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Empiricism in research primarily focused on?

    <p>Acquiring information through observation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research method allows the evaluation of causal relationships by manipulating independent variables?

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

    What is the primary focus of Conceptual Framework in research?

    <p>Explaining causal relationships among variables (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which variable classification includes Nominal and Ordinal variables?

    <p>Qualitative (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two main categories of research in Engineering as mentioned in the text?

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

    Which type of research involves the creation of new information processing systems directly related to engineering applications?

    <p>Experimental Research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step comes immediately after distilling the research question to a specific research problem in the steps to Experimental Research provided in the text?

    <p>Continued review of literature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In experimental research, what does the term 'IVs' stand for?

    <p>Independent Variables (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of research involves studying existing (naturally occurring) systems like animals, societies, brains, minds, etc.?

    <p>Causal-comparative Research (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one fundamental characteristic of nonexperimental research mentioned in the text?

    <p>Observation of the Dependent Variable response to the Independent Variable (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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