SH1920 Unit 1: Research Basics

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What is the primary purpose of exploratory research?

To correct the dots and identify causal factors

To describe a phenomenon richly

To provide explanations of observed phenomena

To investigate under-researched aspects and generate new ideas (correct)

Which type of research attempts to answer 'why' and 'how' questions?

Exploratory research

Explanatory research (correct)

Methodology research

Descriptive research

What distinguishes descriptive research from explanatory research?

Descriptive research seeks to investigate under-researched aspects

Descriptive research answers 'who', 'what', 'when', and 'where' questions (correct)

Descriptive research answers 'why' and 'how' questions

Explanatory research describes phenomena richly

In research, what is the main purpose of a research design?

To provide a strategic plan for data collection, analysis, and interpretation Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between research design and methodology?

Research design is a blueprint for all parts of the research, while methodology justifies choices Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research is considered more reliable due to being based on the scientific method?

Descriptive research Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aim of theoretical research?

To test existing or generate new theories to advance knowledge or understanding Signup and view all the answers

Which type of knowledge is based on direct data collection and experience?

Empirical knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates applied research from basic research?

Applied research aims to contribute to practical issues while basic research tests or generates theories Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research is identified when new phenomena or ideas of general interest are discovered?

Exploratory research Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes scientific knowledge?

Acquired through the scientific method and explained by laws and theories Signup and view all the answers

Which type of knowledge may be imperfect since it's based on the theories currently accepted at the time?

Scientific knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of inductive reasoning in scientific research?

Inferring theoretical concepts from observed data Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research aims to understand the world by generalizability using controlled, value-neutral processes?

Quantitative research Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?

Qualitative research uses inductive reasoning, while quantitative research uses deductive reasoning. Signup and view all the answers

Which method aims to test concepts and patterns known from theory using new empirical data?

Deductive reasoning Signup and view all the answers

In higher education, which type of research is often conducted alongside each other?

Qualitative and quantitative research Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes deductive reasoning in scientific research?

Testing known concepts using empirical data Signup and view all the answers