Research Methodology: Understanding the Definition of Research
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Research begins with a question in the mind of the researcher. (True/False)

True

Research always requires the identification of a problem stated in clear unambiguous terms. (True/False)

True

Theoretical objectives of research aim to find out new facts. (True/False)

False

One of the rules for writing a research paper is to give a research paper without any spelling or grammar errors. (True/False)

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Research is the systematic investigation into and study of materials, sources, etc, in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The main motivation for conducting research is to find out new facts. (True/False)

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The term 'research' is derived from 're' meaning again and again, and 'search' meaning to find out something.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Research is not oriented towards the discovery of relationships that exist among phenomena of the world.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Data collection is not a part of the research process.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Research involves a systematic study or scientific way of collecting data.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Primary sources offer an immediate perspective about an event that happened during the time period. (True/False)

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Internet brings materials from all over the world to you, eliminating the need to visit libraries or institutions. (True/False)

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Printed material generally includes books, newspapers, magazines, pamphlets, or excerpts of essays. (True/False)

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Selecting primary sources is vital for any topic or research paper. (True/False)

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Note taking is important to record and sift through complex material for research purposes. (True/False)

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The first step to researching and writing a good paper is applying for a library card or Internet password early.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Finding a very broad topic is recommended when conducting research.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Having portable equipment with you at all times is not necessary for gathering materials instantly.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Sometimes, the supervisor chooses the topic for the researcher.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The more specific you are about a topic or subject area that interests you, the easier it will be to find materials.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

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