Uses of Research in Science and Development
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What is the primary purpose of a theoretical framework in research?

  • To provide a general guide for data analysis (correct)
  • To limit the scope of data relevant to the framework
  • To list the variables to be measured
  • To establish the specific frame of mind for the researcher

In a theoretical framework, why is it important to identify the variables to be measured?

  • To provide an abstract explanation of concepts
  • To explain why one variable can affect another (correct)
  • To limit the scope of data relevant to the framework
  • To establish the specific frame of mind for the researcher

Which of the following is true about concepts used in a theoretical framework?

  • They are expressed in specific terms
  • They limit the scope of the data being analyzed
  • They are abstract and expressed in general terms (correct)
  • They focus on specific variables only

What is the function of a theoretical framework in research when it comes to data analysis?

<p>To guide the overall data analysis process (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does a researcher need to cite and discuss related theories in a theoretical framework?

<p>To make the study more scientific and understandable to readers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the role of a theoretical framework in explaining relationships between variables?

<p>It helps explain why one variable can possibly affect another (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the functions of research as a scientific process?

<p>Predict the value of a certain characteristic (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the development process, which stage involves the role of research according to Mercado (1994)?

<p>Evaluation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one limitation of experience as a source of knowledge?

<p>People in identical situations have different experiences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not one of the major sources of knowledge according to the text?

<p>Intuition (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a theoretical framework help researchers do?

<p>Make sense of their research findings (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one role of a conceptual framework in research?

<p>Offer intuitive understanding of complex relationships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of research studies typically require a theoretical framework?

<p>Relational and causal studies (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In research, what is the main function of a conceptual framework?

<p>To explain the predicted association between variables (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Conceptual Framework specify about variables in a study?

<p>Their expected relationship with each other (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a theoretical framework help researchers with in their study?

<p>Guiding the collection and analysis of data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a theoretical framework and a conceptual framework?

<p>Theoretical frameworks establish principles, while conceptual frameworks specify variables and their relationships. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a function of a conceptual framework in research?

<p>Providing an overview of previous research studies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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