Research Definitions and Goals

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What is the primary purpose of research as described in the content?

To accumulate knowledge for personal use

To serve man and improve quality of life (correct)

To generate profits for industries

To restrict access to information

Which of the following is a fundamental goal of research?

To limit the use of emerging technologies

To simplify complex problems without solutions

To discover previously unrecognized substances or elements (correct)

To establish market monopolies

How does research contribute to existing techniques and inventions?

By enforcing outdated methodologies

By improving techniques and developing new products (correct)

By retaining traditional practices

By eliminating all forms of innovation

Research provides a basis for decision-making in which of the following domains?

Business, government, and education Signup and view all the answers

What is one reason why researchers pursue knowledge through inquiry?

To satisfy personal curiosity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following exemplifies a method of research for finding answers?

Applying scientific methods to gather data Signup and view all the answers

What does research aim to improve regarding human suffering?

It aims to relieve suffering through advancements Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a phenomenon that could be researched for better understanding?

Why women are generally smaller than men Signup and view all the answers

According to Good, what is a defining characteristic of research?

It involves careful and critical inquiry. Signup and view all the answers

What is one essential task a research worker faces after gathering and analyzing data, according to Aquino?

Preparing the research report. Signup and view all the answers

How do Manuel and Medel define research?

As the process of gathering data to solve a specific problem. Signup and view all the answers

What does Parel emphasize as the purpose of research?

To systematically study something for answering questions. Signup and view all the answers

According to Treece and Treece, what is the main objective of research?

To collect data in a rigorously controlled situation. Signup and view all the answers

What is described as the principal purpose of research?

Preservation and enhancement of human life quality. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of research mentioned in the provided definitions?

Random selection. Signup and view all the answers

What is implied about the nature of research based on the definitions provided?

It requires a systematic approach to inquiries. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Definitions of Research

Research encompasses careful, critical, and disciplined inquiry, adjusting methods based on the problem type and conditions.
Systematic search for relevant information on a specific topic or problem is central to research, culminating in a detailed report.
It involves gathering and analyzing data to solve specific issues using scientific methodology.
Research is a systematic investigation aimed at providing answers to questions identified by the researcher.
It can be viewed broadly as collecting data under controlled conditions, focusing on prediction and explanation.

Purposes and Goals of Research

Research is fundamentally purposive, seeking to preserve and enhance the quality of human life.
Key purposes include facilitating man's progress, improving understanding, and alleviating suffering.
Specific goals of research include:
- Discovering new facts about known phenomena (e.g., turning alcohol into fuel).
- Solving partially addressed problems (e.g., advancing cancer treatments).
- Innovating new techniques and developing products (e.g., new gadgets, food products).
- Identifying previously unrecognized substances or elements (e.g., the expansion of the periodic table).
- Understanding pathways of action of known substances (e.g., the risks of unprescribed drug use).
- Organizing related generalizations into scientific knowledge (e.g., systems of study in education).
- Providing decision-making support across various sectors, including business and government.
- Fulfilling the researcher’s curiosity (e.g., Edison’s studies on egg incubation).
- Addressing scientific questions methodically (e.g., differences in life expectancy between urban and rural settings).
- Expanding or verifying existing knowledge.

Importance of Research

Research plays a pivotal role in society by fostering advancements in technology, health, and understanding.
It has produced various conveniences such as improved transportation, electricity, and medical breakthroughs which enhance quality of life.
The ongoing quest for knowledge through research fulfills both practical needs and intellectual curiosity.

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Explore the essential definitions, purposes, and goals of research in this quiz. Understand how systematic inquiry contributes to enhancing human life and solving real-world problems. Test your knowledge on key concepts related to the research process.