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Which of the following best describes research?
Which of the following best describes research?
- A creative process to increase knowledge
- A process to decrease knowledge
- A systematic process to increase knowledge (correct)
- A process to maintain existing knowledge
What is one of the primary purposes of basic research?
What is one of the primary purposes of basic research?
- Commercialization
- Documentation (correct)
- Application
- Validation
What is one of the activities involved in research?
What is one of the activities involved in research?
- Presentation, promotion, and sales of findings
- Rejection, dismissal, and avoidance of evidence
- Manipulation, distortion, and fabrication of evidence
- Collection, organization, and analysis of evidence (correct)
What is one characteristic of research?
What is one characteristic of research?
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What are the different forms of research mentioned in the text?
What are the different forms of research mentioned in the text?
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Study Notes
Research Overview
- Research is a systematic and scientific process of inquiry, experimentation, and analysis to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge.
Purpose of Basic Research
- One primary purpose of basic research is to gain knowledge for its own sake, to understand a phenomenon, and to satisfy curiosity.
Research Activities
- One activity involved in research is data collection, which can be done through experiments, surveys, interviews, and observations.
Characteristics of Research
- One characteristic of research is that it is objective, meaning it is unbiased and based on evidence rather than personal opinions or biases.
Forms of Research
- The different forms of research mentioned include basic research, applied research, evaluative research, and explanatory research.
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Test your knowledge on research methods and techniques with this quiz! From collecting and organizing evidence to controlling biases and errors, this quiz will challenge your understanding of the systematic and creative work involved in research projects.
