Understanding Academic Research
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What is the definition of research according to Clifford Woody?

  • Organizing data, extending knowledge, correcting symbols, and formulating theory
  • Defining and redefining problems, formulating hypothesis, collecting data, and testing conclusions (correct)
  • Defining problems, making deductions, reaching conclusions, and evaluating data
  • Manipulating things, verifying knowledge, constructing theory, and practicing an art

    • According to D. Steiner and M. Stephenson, research involves the manipulation of?

  • Symbols, knowledge, or theories for construction of art
  • Things, concepts, or symbols for generalizing knowledge (correct)
  • Data, hypotheses, or theories for practical applications
  • Concepts, symbols, or knowledge for verifying hypotheses

    • What are the components of research according to Clifford Woody?

  • Formulating hypotheses, verifying data, reaching conclusions, and practicing art
  • Defining problems, formulating solutions, organizing data, and making deductions (correct)
  • Redefining problems, collecting data, evaluating conclusions, and verifying knowledge
  • Organizing data, testing conclusions, extending knowledge, and correcting symbols

    • What is the purpose of research according to D. Steiner and M. Stephenson?

    <p>Extending, correcting, or verifying knowledge through the manipulation of things, concepts or symbols</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a dissertation?

    <p>To contribute to the field of study and earn a doctorate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In U.S. graduate education, who typically writes theses?

    <p>Master's students</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the length and depth of a dissertation compare to a thesis in the U.S. system?

    <p>A dissertation is longer, more in-depth, and based on more research than a thesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what level do undergraduates and master's students typically write shorter theses?

    <p>Undergraduate level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the final step in writing a dissertation according to the text?

    <p>Incorporate feedback</p> Signup and view all the answers

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