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What is the primary goal of social research?
What is the primary goal of social research?
- To control and predict social phenomena
- To describe and explain observed phenomena
- To identify and explore social problems
- To gain new knowledge about social problems (correct)
According to Earl Robert Babbie, what is the purpose of research?
According to Earl Robert Babbie, what is the purpose of research?
- To identify and explore social problems
- To describe, explain, predict, and control the observed phenomenon (correct)
- To gain new knowledge about social phenomena
- To evaluate and describe observed phenomena
What is the nature of research according to the definition?
What is the nature of research according to the definition?
- Systematic and careful investigation (correct)
- Unsystematic and organized inquiry
- Ad-hoc and casual investigation
- Casual and organized inquiry
What is the focus of social research according to Prof C.A Moser?
What is the focus of social research according to Prof C.A Moser?
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What is the common characteristic of research and social research?
What is the common characteristic of research and social research?
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