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What is one of the core purposes of research?
What is one of the core purposes of research?
Which characteristic of research emphasizes the necessity of direct experience?
Which characteristic of research emphasizes the necessity of direct experience?
What can be said about the replicability of research?
What can be said about the replicability of research?
Which type of research involves applying scientific knowledge to new situations?
Which type of research involves applying scientific knowledge to new situations?
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What level of confidence is generally accepted in research judgments?
What level of confidence is generally accepted in research judgments?
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Which aspect of research involves the comparison of replicated studies?
Which aspect of research involves the comparison of replicated studies?
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What is an essential trait of research in the analytical process?
What is an essential trait of research in the analytical process?
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What does the logical characteristic of research signify?
What does the logical characteristic of research signify?
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What characteristics define a good research problem?
What characteristics define a good research problem?
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How is historical research described?
How is historical research described?
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What is a capstone project primarily focused on?
What is a capstone project primarily focused on?
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What defines a thesis in the context of research?
What defines a thesis in the context of research?
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What does reflective thinking involve in the context of a research problem?
What does reflective thinking involve in the context of a research problem?
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What is the main objective of conducting research?
What is the main objective of conducting research?
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Which of the following best describes the difference between research and design?
Which of the following best describes the difference between research and design?
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What type of research is primarily concerned with describing, analyzing, and interpreting current phenomena?
What type of research is primarily concerned with describing, analyzing, and interpreting current phenomena?
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According to the content, what does research primarily aim to uncover?
According to the content, what does research primarily aim to uncover?
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What characterizes historical research as described in the content?
What characterizes historical research as described in the content?
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What is the primary purpose of scientific investigation?
What is the primary purpose of scientific investigation?
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What is the difference between research and design according to Ashley Karr (2013)?
What is the difference between research and design according to Ashley Karr (2013)?
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Action research is best described as which of the following?
Action research is best described as which of the following?
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What role does descriptive research play in the scientific community?
What role does descriptive research play in the scientific community?
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Which of the following best characterizes pure research?
Which of the following best characterizes pure research?
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What is the purpose of designing something, based on the defined research objectives?
What is the purpose of designing something, based on the defined research objectives?
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What is one key feature of cyclical research?
What is one key feature of cyclical research?
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In what context is experimental research primarily concerned?
In what context is experimental research primarily concerned?
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What logical principle underlies valid research?
What logical principle underlies valid research?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding the research process?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the research process?
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What distinguishes action research from other types of research?
What distinguishes action research from other types of research?
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Study Notes
Purpose of Research
- Research aims to improve the quality of life, satisfy human curiosity, enhance human judgment, increase efficiency, reduce suffering, and increase satisfaction.
Characteristics of Research
- Empirical: Based on direct experience and observation. Data is collected through practical practice without relying on existing scientific knowledge or theories.
- Logical: Uses valid procedures and principles. Research is conducted in an orderly manner for reliable results.
- Cyclical: Research starts and ends with a problem. Findings from one study often lead to new questions and further research.
- Analytical: Utilizes proven analytical methods for data collection, whether historical, descriptive, experimental, or case studies.
- Replicable: Research designs and procedures are repeated to ensure valid and conclusive results. Comparisons between replications can identify similarities and differences. More replications lead to greater confidence in the findings.
- Critical: Research involves careful and precise judgment, aiming to establish a high level of confidence (one percent or five percent level).
Types of Research
- Applied Research: Seeks practical solutions to problems by applying scientific knowledge, such as developing new systems, devices, or methods. It tests and evaluates the usefulness of theories in real-world applications.
- Action Research: A form of applied research that focuses on immediate solutions to improve existing practices. It uses the scientific method to address specific challenges.
- Pure Research: Aims to expand fundamental knowledge and uncover new truths or principles. It focuses on testing and developing theories without immediate practical applications.
- Descriptive Research: Describes the current state, composition, or processes of phenomena. It focuses on prevailing conditions.
- Historical Research: Involves selecting a topic, collecting data about historical events, verifying the authenticity of information, and presenting a narrative or critical analysis about the past.
- Experimental Research: Investigates the effects of variables by manipulating them and observing the outcomes. It focuses on identifying the cause and effect relationships between variables.
- Case Study Research: Involves a systematic investigation of a specific event or a set of related events to describe and explain the phenomenon of interest.
Research and Design
- Research: Involves systematic investigation to reach new conclusions, establish facts, and understand the world. It aims to identify problems.
- Design: Involves creating the form and function of objects, systems, or interactions to improve experiences, create solutions, and change the world.
Research vs. Design
- Research focuses on explaining why things happen.
- Design focuses on making things happen.
Research Problem
- A research problem is a perplexing and challenging situation that requires reflective thinking to solve.
- A good research problem should be:
- Specific: Clearly defined.
- Measurable: Quantifiable or observable.
- Achievable: Feasible to study.
- Realistic: Within the scope of available resources.
- Time-bound: Has a defined timeframe.
Thesis
- A thesis is a scholarly report on completed research.
- It represents the culmination of the research process, from initial insights to final conclusions.
- In computing, a thesis is a technical report on a systematic investigation of a problem that can be solved using computing.
Capstone Project
- A capstone project is a professional-level project that addresses an existing problem or need.
- It demonstrates the skills and knowledge acquired in a field of study.
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Explore the essential characteristics and purposes of research in this quiz. Learn about empirical, logical, cyclical, analytical, and replicable research methods. This quiz will help solidify your understanding of research fundamentals and their applications.
