35 Questions
What is the main purpose of Basic Research?
Test existing theories
What type of knowledge is gathered through direct data collection?
Empirical Knowledge
Which type of knowledge is based on personal beliefs and opinions?
Nonscientific Knowledge
What distinguishes Applied Research from Basic Research?
Contributes directly to solving practical problems
Which type of knowledge may not have undergone rigorous testing or validation?
Nonscientific Knowledge
What differentiates Scientific Knowledge from Nonscientific Knowledge?
Explains phenomena using the scientific method
What type of information do abstracts provide?
Summaries of scholarly articles
In which citation style is the author's surname followed by the first name and year of publication?
APA
What caution is advised regarding trade periodicals?
They could be predatory journals
What is the main purpose of trade periodicals?
To offer practical insights from professionals
Which citation style requires the author's name in sentence case and an abbreviated journal title?
AMA
What distinguishes scholarly journals from trade periodicals?
Scholarly journals avoid predatory practices
What is one of the criteria for evaluating qualitative research problems?
Having restrictive assumptions
What is a key step in developing a research problem according to the text?
Narrowing the topic
What is one of the elements in a qualitative research statement?
Participants and site description
What does an ideal situation refer to?
History of the issue and an ideal scenario
Which aspect should a qualitative research problem focus on, as stated in the text?
Including a central question and describing the phenomena
What is the scope of the problem in developing a research problem as per the text?
Defining the extent of the study
Which type of research is concerned with understanding processes rather than outcomes?
Qualitative research
What is the main focus of Phenomenology in qualitative research?
Understanding personal experiences and beliefs
Which method of data collection in qualitative research involves studying shared practices and belief systems?
Ethnography
What is the main goal of Grounded Theory in qualitative research?
Constructing theories based on data
In qualitative research, what is the primary instrument for data collection and analysis?
Researcher
Which ethical principle in research focuses on maximizing benefits and minimizing harm to participants?
Beneficence
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
Observations in qualitative research provide a first-hand account of observing. What is a weakness associated with this method?
Time-consuming nature
What is the purpose of creating a list of desired sources in the literature review process?
To read and keep updating on relevant sources
Which pattern of organizing a research paper is best suited for explaining the physical layout or geographical dimensions of a topic?
Spatial Pattern
What is the primary focus of the 'Ethics of Writing Literature' discussed?
Ensuring ethical research practices
Which type of plagiarism involves making up data or results and recording or reporting them?
Fabrication
What should be done when finding sources that are not helpful or not found in a literature search?
Make remarks on the sources list
Which pattern of organizing a research paper involves presenting events or forces that produce certain results?
Cause and Effect
What is the purpose of finding related keywords in a literature review?
To identify narrower topics for research
'Redundant Publication' as an unethical practice could lead to what consequence?
Copyright infringement
What is the key benefit of using bibliography cards for recording relevant information about each source?
To keep track of information about each source
Learn about the differences between basic research and applied research, with a focus on the purposes and outcomes of each type. Understand how basic research advances knowledge through theory while applied research contributes to resolving practical issues.
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