Research Methods in Psychology
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What is the primary focus of descriptive research?

  • Determining the validity of hypotheses
  • Generating new ideas based on logical reasoning
  • Finding answers to practical problems
  • Understanding the nature of something as it exists (correct)

Which type of research is primarily concerned with practical applications?

  • Applied Research (correct)
  • Conceptual Research
  • Fundamental Research
  • Descriptive Research

Which of the following best describes inferential research?

  • Involves subjective assessment of behaviors
  • Establishes a database for inferring characteristics of a population (correct)
  • Conducts experiments under controlled conditions
  • Focuses solely on quantifiable data

What is a characteristic feature of experimental research?

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Which type of research is mainly focused on subjective assessments?

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What does salami publication refer to in research?

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What is the primary goal of the objectives of the study section?

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Which section of a capstone project describes existing problems that lead to the project's development?

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What is a crucial consideration when assembling the literature for a capstone project?

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What does the conceptual framework section utilize for structuring a study?

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Which of the following should be included in the time and place of the study section?

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Which issue involves ethical considerations in research according to the given content?

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What is the significance of properly defining terms in a study?

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What key element should be avoided to ensure the quality of research according to the criteria of good research?

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Which technique is NOT part of defining a research problem?

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Descriptive Research

Focuses on discovering facts to understand the nature of something as it is.

Analytical Research

Evaluates the validity of hypotheses using analyzed facts.

Applied Research

Seeks practical solutions to problems.

Fundamental Research

Driven by intellectual curiosity, not immediate practical use.

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Empirical Research

Based on verifiable data from observation or experimentation.

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Plagiarism

Using others' ideas or work without giving credit or permission.

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Duplicate Publication

Republishing work that significantly overlaps with a previous publication without proper citation.

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Salami Publication

Dividing data from a single study into multiple publications to increase the number of papers.

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Capstone Project

A significant project demonstrating mastery in a professional field.

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Introduction (in a Research Project)

Briefly describes the technology used in the project.

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Methodology (in Research)

Describes the materials and methods used in a study.

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References (in Research)

List of all sources cited in the research.

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Project Context

Describes the issues/problems that led to the project.

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Objectives of the Study

States the purpose and aims of the research.

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Five Research Problem Techniques

Understanding the problem through literature review, discussion & clarifying general problem to a specific one

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