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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?

To discover answers through the application of scientific procedures Signup and view all the answers

What does the word 'research' literally mean?

A systematic investigation to gain new knowledge from already existing facts Signup and view all the answers

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

'Research methodology' 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?

Diagnostic research Signup and view all the answers

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

To test a causal relationship between variables Signup and view all the answers

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

Sampling Signup and view all the answers

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

To review literature connected with the research topic Signup and view all the answers

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

Preparing the Research Design Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of descriptive research studies?

To describe accurately the characteristics of a particular individual, situation, or group Signup and view all the answers

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

Exploratory research studies Signup and view all the answers

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

To generalize findings to a larger population and interpret the results Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the research process involves testing a hypothesis?

Hypothesis Testing Signup and view all the answers

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

Patience and acceptance that it is an art rather than a science. Signup and view all the answers