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What is a key characteristic that distinguishes research from non-research activities?
What is a key characteristic that distinguishes research from non-research activities?
- It only involves statistical analysis.
- It is always complex and technical.
- It must follow a structured inquiry process. (correct)
- It relies solely on computer-based methods.
What is the primary aim of exploratory research?
What is the primary aim of exploratory research?
- To explain the reasons behind certain relationships
- To establish associations between different phenomena
- To explore an area where little is known (correct)
- To describe prevalent conditions among a group
Which of the following best describes empirical investigation in research?
Which of the following best describes empirical investigation in research?
- Collecting data without any hypothesis.
- Controlled and systematic examination of observations. (correct)
- Aimed at gathering anecdotal evidence.
- Conducting research based on opinion surveys.
Which type of research aims to describe prevalent phenomena?
Which type of research aims to describe prevalent phenomena?
What does 'controlled' mean in the context of research?
What does 'controlled' mean in the context of research?
What is a primary goal of conducting research?
What is a primary goal of conducting research?
What is a key characteristic of correlational research?
What is a key characteristic of correlational research?
Which type of research specifically seeks to explain why certain relationships exist?
Which type of research specifically seeks to explain why certain relationships exist?
Which of the following statements about research methodology is accurate?
Which of the following statements about research methodology is accurate?
An example of descriptive research could involve studying the effects of living in a house with domestic violence. What would be the aim of this research?
An example of descriptive research could involve studying the effects of living in a house with domestic violence. What would be the aim of this research?
What is the significance of analyzing and interpreting information in research?
What is the significance of analyzing and interpreting information in research?
Research should generally be aimed at solving which of the following?
Research should generally be aimed at solving which of the following?
Which of the following is NOT a theme of exploratory research?
Which of the following is NOT a theme of exploratory research?
What is a common characteristic of exploratory research?
What is a common characteristic of exploratory research?
When defining research, 'systematic investigation' refers to which aspect?
When defining research, 'systematic investigation' refers to which aspect?
What is the main objective of correlational research?
What is the main objective of correlational research?
What is the main difference between basic research and applied research?
What is the main difference between basic research and applied research?
Which type of research primarily aims to describe systematically a situation or phenomenon?
Which type of research primarily aims to describe systematically a situation or phenomenon?
What aspect does correlational research primarily investigate?
What aspect does correlational research primarily investigate?
Which type of research attempts to clarify why a relationship exists between aspects of a situation?
Which type of research attempts to clarify why a relationship exists between aspects of a situation?
Which example best illustrates explanatory research?
Which example best illustrates explanatory research?
Which question is primarily addressed by descriptive research?
Which question is primarily addressed by descriptive research?
What type of study is referred to as a feasibility study?
What type of study is referred to as a feasibility study?
In correlational research, what is the purpose of determining the degree of relationship between variables?
In correlational research, what is the purpose of determining the degree of relationship between variables?
What is the primary focus of quantitative research?
What is the primary focus of quantitative research?
Which aspect differentiates qualitative research from quantitative research?
Which aspect differentiates qualitative research from quantitative research?
What is a typical sample design in qualitative research?
What is a typical sample design in qualitative research?
Which type of analysis is commonly associated with qualitative research?
Which type of analysis is commonly associated with qualitative research?
In the research process, what is the first decision a researcher must make?
In the research process, what is the first decision a researcher must make?
What type of inquiry does quantitative research typically follow?
What type of inquiry does quantitative research typically follow?
What is the typical size of samples used in quantitative research?
What is the typical size of samples used in quantitative research?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with qualitative research?
Which characteristic is NOT associated with qualitative research?
What is essential for a research design to be considered suitable?
What is essential for a research design to be considered suitable?
Which research instrument is NOT typically used for collecting primary data?
Which research instrument is NOT typically used for collecting primary data?
What is the primary purpose of pilot testing a research tool?
What is the primary purpose of pilot testing a research tool?
What type of sampling design should be avoided to prevent bias?
What type of sampling design should be avoided to prevent bias?
What is the fundamental principle in selecting a sample for research?
What is the fundamental principle in selecting a sample for research?
In what stage of the research process is a research proposal written?
In what stage of the research process is a research proposal written?
Which of the following is NOT a method for collecting primary data?
Which of the following is NOT a method for collecting primary data?
What key factor must be ensured when selecting a sample?
What key factor must be ensured when selecting a sample?
Study Notes
Types of Research
- Exploratory Research: Aims to explore unfamiliar areas or new phenomena; often involves feasibility or pilot studies.
- Descriptive Research: Focuses on systematically describing current statuses, problems, or situations; answers "What?" but not "Why?".
- Correlational Research: Investigates relationships between variables, aiming to determine associations and make predictions.
- Explanatory Research: Seeks to clarify the reasons behind observed relationships or phenomena, often driven by hypotheses.
Characteristics of Research
- Research is a systematic and structured inquiry to solve problems and generate new knowledge.
- Must be controlled, minimizing outside influences to ensure valid conclusions.
- Distinction between basic research (no immediate application) and applied research (direct application) can be ambiguous.
Research Process
- Decision-making: Define research questions and choose methodologies.
- Methodologies: Different approaches (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods) align with the research's philosophical foundation.
Research Types by Mode of Inquiry
- Quantitative Research:
- Focus: Describe, explain, and predict phenomena.
- Approach: Structured and predetermined.
- Sample Design: Uses random sampling.
- Data: Numeric, analyzed statistically.
- Qualitative Research:
- Focus: Understand and interpret various aspects of phenomena.
- Approach: Unstructured and flexible.
- Sample Design: Non-probability sampling.
- Data: Non-numeric (words, images), analyzed through content analysis.
Research Planning
- Constructing Research Instruments: Development of tools for data collection like interviews, questionnaires, or observational notes; pre-testing instruments helps refine questions.
- Selecting a Sample: Aims to accurately represent the population; involves either random or non-random sampling techniques, emphasizing bias avoidance.
- Writing a Research Proposal: Compiles research preparatory work into a comprehensive report for supervisors and stakeholders, detailing the proposed study's aims and methodologies.
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This quiz covers various types of research including exploratory, descriptive, correlational, and explanatory research. It also discusses the characteristics of research, the research process, and the distinction between basic and applied research. Test your knowledge and understanding of these fundamental concepts.
