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What are the three reasons for seeking exhaustively, as mentioned in the text?
What are the three reasons for seeking exhaustively, as mentioned in the text?
- To reach a decision based on actual evidence
- To manipulate things, concepts, or symbols
- For more explanations, For verifiable truth, To make discoveries (correct)
- To collect facts and analyze data
According to the Encyclopedia of Social Sciences, how is research defined?
According to the Encyclopedia of Social Sciences, how is research defined?
- The manipulation of things, concepts, or symbols for the purpose of generalizing, extending, correcting, or verifying knowledge (correct)
- A need to collect data of facts and analyze it critically
- A careful and systematic means of solving problems
- Newly discovered facts or the practical application of such new or revised conclusions, theories, or laws
What does the word 'research' mean in old French?
What does the word 'research' mean in old French?
- To seek or search (correct)
- To manipulate things, concepts, or symbols
- To make discoveries
- To collect facts and analyze data
According to Webster's Third New International Dictionary, how is research defined?
According to Webster's Third New International Dictionary, how is research defined?
According to Thomas and Nelson (1996), how is research defined?
According to Thomas and Nelson (1996), how is research defined?
What is the first step in research?
What is the first step in research?
What is the definition of research according to the Encyclopedia of Social Sciences?
What is the definition of research according to the Encyclopedia of Social Sciences?
What does the word 'research' mean in old French?
What does the word 'research' mean in old French?
According to Webster's Third New International Dictionary, what is research?
According to Webster's Third New International Dictionary, what is research?
What are the three reasons for seeking exhaustively, as mentioned in the text?
What are the three reasons for seeking exhaustively, as mentioned in the text?
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Research Definitions
- Research is defined as a systematic and objective analysis and recording of data, which involves a careful consideration of study regarding a particular concern or problem, according to the Encyclopedia of Social Sciences.
- The word "research" originates from the Old French word "recerchier", meaning "to search closely" or "to investigate".
- Webster's Third New International Dictionary defines research as a "studious inquiry or examination, especially one that is a searching for or revision of facts".
- Thomas and Nelson (1996) define research as "a systematic and objective process of collecting and analyzing data to answer questions and solve problems".
Research Process
- The first step in research is to seek exhaustively, which involves seeking information and data from various sources.
Reasons for Seeking Exhaustively
- There are three reasons for seeking exhaustively: to gather information, to explore new ideas, and to verify existing knowledge.
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