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What are the primary purposes of basic research?
What are the primary purposes of basic research?
- Hypothesis testing, experimentation, result analysis, and conclusion drawing
- Documentation, discovery, interpretation, and research and development (R&D) of methods and systems (correct)
- Surveying, interviewing, data collection, and statistical analysis
- Problem-solving, application, commercialization, and profit generation
What is the scientific study of research practices known as?
What is the scientific study of research practices known as?
- Meta-research (correct)
- Researchology
- Scientific inquiry
- Researchology
What is a key characteristic of research activities?
What is a key characteristic of research activities?
- Rapid decision-making and implementation
- Attentiveness to controlling sources of bias and error (correct)
- Ignoring prior work in the field
- Maximizing bias and error for diverse perspectives
What does a researcher primarily focus on?
What does a researcher primarily focus on?
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What are the various forms of research mentioned in the text?
What are the various forms of research mentioned in the text?
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Primary Purposes of Basic Research
- Aims to enhance understanding of fundamental principles and phenomena.
- Generates new knowledge without immediate commercial objectives.
- Serves as a foundation for applied research that solves real-world problems.
Scientific Study of Research Practices
- Known as "Research Methodology."
- Involves analysis of methods used in conducting research effectively and ethically.
- Focuses on various strategies for collecting and analyzing data.
Key Characteristics of Research Activities
- Systematic and structured approach to inquiry.
- Involves formulation of research questions and hypotheses.
- Requires critical thinking and analysis of collected data.
Researcher Focus
- Primarily investigates specific questions or problems.
- Strives to contribute to existing body of knowledge in a particular field.
- Engages in thoughtful evaluation of literature and prior findings.
Various Forms of Research
- Basic Research: Aimed at gaining insights and understanding.
- Applied Research: Focused on practical application and solving current issues.
- Quantitative Research: Involves numerical data and statistical analysis.
- Qualitative Research: Seeks to understand phenomena through non-numerical data.
- Mixed Methods Research: Combines quantitative and qualitative approaches for comprehensive analysis.
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Test your knowledge of the research process and methodology with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as evidence collection, organization, analysis, and bias control. See how well you understand the systematic approach to increasing knowledge and understanding of a topic through research activities.
