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?

<p>Contributes directly to solving practical problems (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Nonscientific Knowledge (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What differentiates Scientific Knowledge from Nonscientific Knowledge?

<p>Explains phenomena using the scientific method (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of information do abstracts provide?

<p>Summaries of scholarly articles (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>APA (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What caution is advised regarding trade periodicals?

<p>They could be predatory journals (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of trade periodicals?

<p>To offer practical insights from professionals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>AMA (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes scholarly journals from trade periodicals?

<p>Scholarly journals avoid predatory practices (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Having restrictive assumptions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Narrowing the topic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Participants and site description (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an ideal situation refer to?

<p>History of the issue and an ideal scenario (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Including a central question and describing the phenomena (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Defining the extent of the study (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Qualitative research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Phenomenology in qualitative research?

<p>Understanding personal experiences and beliefs (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ethnography (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Constructing theories based on data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p><em>Researcher</em> (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p><em>Beneficence</em> (D)</p> 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?

<p><em>Depends on people's ability to talk</em> (C)</p> 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?

<p><em>Time-consuming nature</em> (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To read and keep updating on relevant sources (A)</p> 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?

<p>Spatial Pattern (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Ensuring ethical research practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Fabrication (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Make remarks on the sources list (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Cause and Effect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To identify narrower topics for research (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Copyright infringement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To keep track of information about each source (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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