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What does John W. Creswell define research as?
A process of steps used to collect and analyze information to increase understanding of a topic or issue.
According to Paul D. Leedy, what are the seven discrete characteristics of research?
- Begins with a question in the mind. 2. Requires a plan. 3. Demands a clear statement of the problem. 4. Breaks down the main problem into sub-problems. 5. Provides direction through appropriate hypotheses. 6. Deals with facts and their meaning. 7. Research is circular.
What are the three steps to research mentioned in the text?
- Pose a question. 2. Collect data to answer the question. 3. Present an answer for the question.
How does research contribute to understanding according to the text?
Iteratively collects and analyzes information to deepen comprehension of a topic or issue.
What is the importance of asking new questions in research?
Asking questions that have not been asked before is essential to expand knowledge and communicate findings to a broad audience.
How does research relate to the mind, according to the text?
Research serves as nourishment and exercise for the mind, stimulating curiosity and critical thinking.
What is the first step in conducting a research study?
Identify the question or problem
What is the purpose of reviewing the existing literature in a research study?
Learn more
How do ethical standards promote collaborative work in research?
Promote the values that are essential to collaborative work, such as trust, accountability, mutual respect, and fairness
Why is it important to define terms and concepts clearly in a research study?
Specifically defined
What is the final step in conducting a research study?
Share results
What is the role of honesty in research ethics?
Do not fabricate, falsify, or misrepresent data
What principle involves protecting confidential communication?
Confidentiality
Which principle emphasizes the importance of advancing research and scholarship over personal gain?
Responsible Publication
What does Practical Research aim to do?
Answer questions about why and how people behave
What is the main purpose of Qualitative Research?
To build a complex, holistic picture of human behavior
Why is it important to minimize harms and risks in research involving humans?
Human Subjects Protection
What principle underscores the need to avoid plagiarism?
Respect for Intellectual Property
What are the 7 reasons of importance of research?
- A tool for building knowledge and efficient learning 2. Means to understand various issues 3. An aid to business success 4. A way to prove lies and to support truths 5. Means to find, gauge, and seize opportunities
What are the 10 characteristics of research according to Gary Anderson and Nancy Arsenault?
- Research attempts to solve a problem 2. Research involves gathering new data 3. Research is based on observable experience 4. Research demands accurate observation 5. Research employs carefully designed procedures 6. Research emphasizes generalizations, principles, or theories 7. Research requires expertise 8. Research attempts to find an objective solution 9. Research is deliberate and unhurried 10. Research is carefully recorded and reported
What are the basic processes of research according to the text?
Practical Research
What are the steps involved in research?
- Write
What is the importance of expertise in research according to Gary Anderson and Nancy Arsenault?
Research requires expertise – familiarity with the field; competence in methodology; technical skill in collecting and analyzing the data
How does research refine the problem or questions during the research process?
Research is directional but often refines the problem or questions as the research progresses.
Test your knowledge on the steps involved in research methodology, from identifying the question to analyzing data. Questions cover areas such as reviewing literature, defining terms, selecting data collection methods, and more.
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