Understanding Research Concepts
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What is the main purpose of research, according to Western Sydney University (2020)?

  • Avoiding analysis of previous research
  • Repeating existing knowledge
  • Recreating old methodologies
  • Generating new concepts and understandings (correct)
  • How is research defined in COO - FORM 12 document?

  • A process of making assumptions
  • A random exploration of ideas
  • An artistic expression without evidence
  • A systematic investigation to establish facts (correct)
  • What is a common characteristic of scientific research?

  • Lack of objectivity
  • Systematic and objective search for reliable knowledge (correct)
  • Subjectivity
  • Random and unreliable results
  • How is research described in terms of gaining new knowledge?

    <p>Systematic efforts to gain new knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Based on the text, what does the dictionary meaning of research emphasize?

    <p>Careful investigation or enquiry for new facts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do Stephenson and Slesinger define research as in the Encyclopedia of Social Sciences?

    <p>The manipulation of things, concepts, or symbols for knowledge generalization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of research importance, what is a key role that research plays?

    <p>Advancing disciplinary fields</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Carey et al. (2017), what is one aspect defining research?

    <p>It originates with a question or a problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is research significant in terms of improving the standard of living?

    <p>To allow new inventions and discoveries to emerge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for conducting research about effective modalities for curriculum development in schools?

    <p>To gather necessary information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Research has done great discoveries and development in the field of health, technology, nutrition, and medicine.' This statement is supported by which type of reason for conducting research?

    <p>To improve standard of living</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Listening to different opinions and studying facts will lead you to unravel truth.' This statement supports which reason for conducting research?

    <p>To gather necessary information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Research leads an expansion of knowledge and discoveries.' Which aspect of research does this statement emphasize?

    <p>'Research effects have led to breakthrough.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Research is an act of studying something carefully and extensively in order to have deep knowledge.' According to the text, which area does this deep knowledge contribute to?

    <p>'Testing, confirmation, revision, and refutation of knowledge as theory'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Research contributes to the welfare of humanity.' What is one key area where this contribution is reflected?

    <p>'Discovery and creation of knowledge'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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