Scientific Research Definitions Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a common definition of science according to the text?

  • Branch of knowledge or study dealing with a body of facts or truths systematically arranged and showing the operation of general laws
  • Skill, especially reflecting a precise application of facts or principles; proficiency (correct)
  • Systematized knowledge in general
  • Understanding of the physical or material world gained through observations and experimentation

What is the structure of the steps of the scientific process compared to, according to the text?

  • A tree branching out into various research questions
  • An arrow pointing from one research question to multiple specific aspects
  • A funnel starting with specific aspect, then widening to generalize findings (correct)
  • A circle encompassing all research questions and specific aspects

What is the main focus of scientific research according to the text?

  • Generalizing findings to the real world
  • Observation and identification of phenomena (correct)
  • Theoretical explanation of natural phenomena
  • Designing research methods

In scientific research, what does the hourglass structure represent according to the text?

<p>Starting with general questions and broadening to focus on specific aspects (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does scientific research primarily aim to achieve based on the text?

<p>Systematic arrangement of facts about natural phenomena (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct scientific definition of research?

<p>A systematic, controlled, empirical, and critical investigation of hypothetical propositions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the purposes of research mentioned in the text?

<p>To develop and evaluate concepts, practices, and theories (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some limitations of research as mentioned in the text?

<p>The result of faulty planning and implementation of the project, and inadequate tools of measurement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does research provide as a basis for according to the text?

<p>Basis for planning, decision-making, and project implementation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does research aim to do according to the text?

<p>Testing theories to revise accepted theories or laws in light of new facts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of research according to the text?

<p>To provide a basis for decision-making and project implementation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some limitations of research as mentioned in the text?

<p>Lack of interest in the topic by the researcher (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does research aim to achieve according to the text?

<p>To obtain knowledge for practical purposes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of research?

<p>A systematic and empirical procedure for solving scientific problems (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does research provide as a basis for according to the text?

<p>Planning, decision-making, project implementation, monitoring, and evaluation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the scientific process start with, according to the text?

<p>Observation and identification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the hourglass structure in scientific research represent?

<p>Narrowing down to focus on a specific aspect (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of scientific research based on the text?

<p>Gaining systemic knowledge of the material world (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does research provide as a basis for, according to the text?

<p>General laws showing the operation of phenomena (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some other common definitions of science according to the text?

<p>The mathematical science (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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