Understanding the Concept of Research

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In what way does research contribute to policy debates?

By informing policymakers with research-based information (correct)

By conducting ethnographic research on policy issues

By focusing on qualitative data analysis

By providing a framework for educating policymakers

What is the role of research in improving educational practice?

It is primarily concerned with policy debates

It focuses on quantitative data analysis

It provides a framework for curriculum development

It offers suggestions for improvement and evaluates approaches (correct)

What is the process of research compared to in the text?

Analyzing quantitative data

Designing a research study

Building a wall brick by brick (correct)

Building a bridge

What is the outcome of teachers and educators using research results?

They become more effective professionals, leading to better learning for kids Signup and view all the answers

What do educators gain from reading research studies?

New ideas to consider for their practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal of research in education?

To improve educational practice and inform policy debates Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of basic research?

To expand the existing base of scientific knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential aspect of research ethics in educational research?

Gaining access to research participants Signup and view all the answers

At which stage of research should attention be directed towards ethical issues?

Prior to, during, and after the study Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of research ethics in protecting research participants?

Maintaining confidentiality and anonymity Signup and view all the answers

What is a common issue in research ethics related to power dynamics?

Differential power relations Signup and view all the answers

What type of research involves the study of phenomena in their natural setting?

Ethnographic research Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of research in education?

To add to our knowledge and contribute to existing information about issues Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research is focused on identifying a problem and developing a solution?

Action research Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of ethnographic research?

It involves collecting qualitative data Signup and view all the answers

Which research design is used to study a specific case or group in depth?

Case study design Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of positivist research approaches?

Collecting quantitative data Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the research process involves collecting data to answer the research question?

Collect data to answer the question Signup and view all the answers

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