Technical Terms in Research
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What is the purpose of a research background?

  • To evaluate the credibility of research sources
  • To provide a detailed summary of the research findings
  • To outline important studies conducted in a chronological order (correct)
  • To list recommendations for future research

    • In research, what does 'cause and effect' refer to?

  • A critique of major theories and models
  • Analysis of data collection methods
  • A relationship where one phenomenon is the reason behind another (correct)
  • A summary of research findings

    • What is the principal outcome of a research project?

  • Conclusions drawn from the project
  • Analysis of major theories and models
  • The totality of outcomes suggested by the project (correct)
  • Recommendations derived from the project

    • What is considered research data?

    <p>Non-digital formats like laboratory notebooks and diaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a hypothesis describe?

    <p>Specific prediction in concrete terms about study outcomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of an abstract in a research article?

    <p>To summarize the main points of the research paper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term best describes the process of turning an issue into a question for research purposes?

    <p>Hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of a conclusion in a research paper?

    <p>To summarize key points and restate the research problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Solving problems and finding facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main benefits of understanding common research terminology?

    <p>Better application of research results to real-world scenarios</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the process of assigning samples to different groups or treatments in a study?

    <p>Random assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of random assignment in a research study?

    <p>To ensure each participant has an equal chance of being in any group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Research Definition

    • Research is a careful and detailed study into a specific problem, concern, or issue using the scientific method.
    • The goal of research is to answer a specific question.

    Research Characteristics

    • Research is a systematic, formal, rigorous, and precise process.
    • Research aims to solve problems, find facts, and discover new relationships.

    Research Terms and Definitions

    Abstract

    • An abstract is a summary of a research article, thesis, review, or conference proceeding.
    • An abstract helps the reader quickly understand the paper's purpose.

    Assignment

    • Random assignment is the process of assigning samples to different groups or treatments in a study.

    Background of the Study

    • Research background is a brief outline of important studies conducted so far, presented in chronological order.
    • It includes a discussion of major theories and models related to the research problem.

    Cause and Effect

    • Cause and effect refers to the relationship between two phenomena, where one is the reason behind the other.

    Conclusion

    • A conclusion summarizes the key points and explains why the research matters.
    • A conclusion is not just a summary, but a synthesis of key points.

    Data

    • Research data is any information collected, observed, generated, or created to validate original research findings.
    • Data can be digital or non-digital, including laboratory notebooks and diaries.

    Experiment

    • An experiment is a procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.

    Findings

    • Findings are the principal outcomes of a research project, revealing what the project suggested, revealed, or indicated.

    Hypothesis

    • A hypothesis is a specific statement of prediction, describing in concrete terms what is expected to happen in the study.

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    Explore the technical terms commonly used in research, along with the definition of research and its importance in problem-solving. This quiz covers key concepts from Kothari's work on the subject.

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