Research Methods Lecture 1: Meaning and Methodology

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What does the term 'research methodology' refer to?

  • The application of scientific procedures to discover answers to questions
  • The process used to collect information and data for making decisions
  • The systematic investigation to gain new knowledge from already existing facts
  • The science of how research is done scientifically (correct)

What is the main aim of research?

  • To collect information and data for making decisions
  • To discover answers through scientific procedures
  • To systematically and logically solve a problem
  • To find out the truth which has not been discovered yet (correct)

What does the term 'research' mean?

  • The process used to collect information and data for making decisions
  • A way to systematically and logically solve a problem
  • The discovery of hidden truths using scientific procedures
  • A systematic investigation to gain new knowledge from already existing facts (correct)

What are the objectives of research?

<p>To discover answers through the application of scientific procedures (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'research' literally mean?

<p>A systematic investigation to gain new knowledge from already existing facts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the process used to collect information and data for making decisions?

<p>'Research methodology' (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research aims to determine the frequency with which something occurs or is associated with something else?

<p>Diagnostic research (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of making a hypothesis in the research process?

<p>To test a causal relationship between variables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the research process involves selecting respondents for the study?

<p>Sampling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of extensive literature survey in the research process?

<p>To review literature connected with the research topic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the research process involves determining the conceptual structure of the problem?

<p>Preparing the Research Design (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of descriptive research studies?

<p>To describe accurately the characteristics of a particular individual, situation, or group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research studies aims to achieve new insights into a phenomenon?

<p>Exploratory research studies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of generalization and interpretation in the research process?

<p>To generalize findings to a larger population and interpret the results (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the research process involves testing a hypothesis?

<p>Hypothesis Testing (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'research process' primarily require according to the given text?

<p>Patience and acceptance that it is an art rather than a science. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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