18 Questions
Which type of research is focused on the discovery of new knowledge and is theoretical in nature?
Pure research
What distinguishes quantitative research from qualitative research?
Use of numerical, measurable data
Which research type's central purpose is to improve products or processes?
Applied research
What characterizes experimental research compared to nonexperimental research?
Control over extraneous variables
Which approach to research involves large samples, traditional statistical analyses, and rational hypothesis development?
Quantitative research
What is the primary focus of nonexperimental research?
In-depth descriptions of situations
What is the main characteristic of Experimental Research?
Controlled conditions
Which type of variable is the Dependent Variable (DV)?
Criterion variable
What is Empiricism in research primarily focused on?
Acquiring information through observation
Which research method allows the evaluation of causal relationships by manipulating independent variables?
Experimental research
What is the primary focus of Conceptual Framework in research?
Explaining causal relationships among variables
Which variable classification includes Nominal and Ordinal variables?
Qualitative
What are the two main categories of research in Engineering as mentioned in the text?
Theoretical and practical research
Which type of research involves the creation of new information processing systems directly related to engineering applications?
Experimental Research
Which step comes immediately after distilling the research question to a specific research problem in the steps to Experimental Research provided in the text?
Continued review of literature
In experimental research, what does the term 'IVs' stand for?
Independent Variables
Which type of research involves studying existing (naturally occurring) systems like animals, societies, brains, minds, etc.?
Causal-comparative Research
What is one fundamental characteristic of nonexperimental research mentioned in the text?
Observation of the Dependent Variable response to the Independent Variable
Explore different systems of research classifications including basic vs applied research, quantitative vs qualitative research, and experimental vs nonexperimental research. Understand the characteristics and purposes of each type of research classification.
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