Research Terminology

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What is the primary goal of a research problem type 1?

To find a solution to a problem whose answer is predictable

To develop a model that delivers correct output for every known input

To seek inputs that give a specified goal from a system model (correct)

To know the outputs that arise under different input conditions

What is the main difference between a non-research problem and a research problem?

A research problem seeks to contribute to existing knowledge (correct)

A non-research problem is easier to solve than a research problem

A research problem is always more complex than a non-research problem

A non-research problem is more predictable than a research problem

What is the purpose of a problem statement in a research project?

To formulate a solution to the research question

To conclude the findings of the research

To define the scope of the research question (correct)

To develop a model of the system being studied

In which stage of the research lifecycle is the problem statement defined?

Research process stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a research problem type 2?

To develop a model that delivers correct output for every known input Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a non-research problem?

Computing standard deviation for a set of numbers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a research problem type 3?

To know the outputs that arise under different input conditions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the pre-award stage in the research lifecycle?

To select a research area and topic Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'ology' typically mean in the context of research?

A discipline of study or a branch of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a dissertation during a doctorate program?

To contribute new knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'research' comprise according to the lecture?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a thesis in a master's program?

To prove knowledge of the information learned throughout the graduate program Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a research method and research methodology?

Research method is the techniques used, while research methodology is the study of methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term 'fact' in the context of research?

Already existing knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a research methodology?

To study the various steps adopted by a researcher in studying his research problems Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a manuscript and a draft?

A manuscript is the final version of a written work, while a draft is a preliminary version Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a literature review?

To identify the research gap and provide a new direction for future work Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between an aim and an objective in research?

An aim is about what to achieve, while an objective is about how to achieve it Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'state-of-the-art' work in research?

The top-performing method identified to date in the field Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a research proposal?

To summarize the proposed research and its methodology Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a research problem and a problem statement?

A research problem is a generalized problem, while a problem statement is a well-defined problem Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a preprint?

To distribute the manuscript in advance of publication Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a literature review in the context of research?

To identify the research gap and provide a new direction for future work Signup and view all the answers

What is meant by 'contribution to knowledge' in research?

Creating new knowledge based on previous available knowledge Signup and view all the answers

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