Research Terminologies: Abbreviations and Latin Phrases

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What type of variable changes as a result of an experimental manipulation of the independent variable or variables?

Constant variable

Independent variable

Dependent variable (correct)

Control variable

What is the purpose of a literature review in research?

To analyze and interpret data

To review existing research on a topic of interest (correct)

To test a hypothesis

To gather primary data

What is the term for 'and so on' in Latin?

Etc. (correct)

Et al.

E.g.

Ibid

What is a bibliography in research?

A list of sources Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for 'for example' in Latin?

E.g. Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of organizing, sorting, and scrutinizing data in such a way that research questions can be answered?

analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of data collection in research?

To gather information from respondents Signup and view all the answers

What type of variables depend on other factors that are measured?

dependent variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a list of sources used in a research study?

bibliography Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the unethical practice of using words or ideas of another author/researcher without proper acknowledgement?

plagiarism Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the persons who participate in a particular study and actually take part in the study?

respondents Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the information that can be words or numbers?

data Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of learning technical terms in research?

To convey concentrated meanings in a specialized field Signup and view all the answers

What is research primarily concerned with?

Seeking answers to unanswered questions Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of technical terms used in research?

They convey concentrated meanings built up over time Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a stage in the research process?

Bibliography creation Signup and view all the answers

What is a variable in the context of research?

A factor that changes during an experiment Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of analysis in research?

To draw conclusions Signup and view all the answers