Types of Research: Applied vs Basic Research

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What is the main purpose of Basic Research?

Contribute directly to practical understanding

Solve specific practical problems

Test existing theories (correct)

Generate new ideas for personal interest

What type of knowledge is gathered through direct data collection?

Nonempirical Knowledge

Empirical Knowledge (correct)

Nonscientific Knowledge

Scientific Knowledge

Which type of knowledge is based on personal beliefs and opinions?

Empirical Knowledge

Nonempirical Knowledge

Scientific Knowledge

Nonscientific Knowledge (correct)

What distinguishes Applied Research from Basic Research?

Contributes directly to solving practical problems Signup and view all the answers

Which type of knowledge may not have undergone rigorous testing or validation?

Nonscientific Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Scientific Knowledge from Nonscientific Knowledge?

Explains phenomena using the scientific method Signup and view all the answers

What type of information do abstracts provide?

Summaries of scholarly articles Signup and view all the answers

In which citation style is the author's surname followed by the first name and year of publication?

APA Signup and view all the answers

What caution is advised regarding trade periodicals?

They could be predatory journals Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of trade periodicals?

To offer practical insights from professionals Signup and view all the answers

Which citation style requires the author's name in sentence case and an abbreviated journal title?

AMA Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes scholarly journals from trade periodicals?

Scholarly journals avoid predatory practices Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the criteria for evaluating qualitative research problems?

Having restrictive assumptions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key step in developing a research problem according to the text?

Narrowing the topic Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the elements in a qualitative research statement?

Participants and site description Signup and view all the answers

What does an ideal situation refer to?

History of the issue and an ideal scenario Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect should a qualitative research problem focus on, as stated in the text?

Including a central question and describing the phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What is the scope of the problem in developing a research problem as per the text?

Defining the extent of the study Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research is concerned with understanding processes rather than outcomes?

Qualitative research Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Phenomenology in qualitative research?

Understanding personal experiences and beliefs Signup and view all the answers

Which method of data collection in qualitative research involves studying shared practices and belief systems?

Ethnography Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of Grounded Theory in qualitative research?

Constructing theories based on data Signup and view all the answers

In qualitative research, what is the primary instrument for data collection and analysis?

Researcher Signup and view all the answers

Which ethical principle in research focuses on maximizing benefits and minimizing harm to participants?

Beneficence Signup and view all the answers

Focused Group Discussion is considered less expensive than individual interviews and provides a relaxed atmosphere. What is its main weakness?

Depends on people's ability to talk Signup and view all the answers

Observations in qualitative research provide a first-hand account of observing. What is a weakness associated with this method?

Time-consuming nature Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of creating a list of desired sources in the literature review process?

To read and keep updating on relevant sources Signup and view all the answers

Which pattern of organizing a research paper is best suited for explaining the physical layout or geographical dimensions of a topic?

Spatial Pattern Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the 'Ethics of Writing Literature' discussed?

Ensuring ethical research practices Signup and view all the answers

Which type of plagiarism involves making up data or results and recording or reporting them?

Fabrication Signup and view all the answers

What should be done when finding sources that are not helpful or not found in a literature search?

Make remarks on the sources list Signup and view all the answers

Which pattern of organizing a research paper involves presenting events or forces that produce certain results?

Cause and Effect Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of finding related keywords in a literature review?

To identify narrower topics for research Signup and view all the answers

'Redundant Publication' as an unethical practice could lead to what consequence?

Copyright infringement Signup and view all the answers

What is the key benefit of using bibliography cards for recording relevant information about each source?

To keep track of information about each source Signup and view all the answers