What is Science?

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What is the primary purpose of research in various fields?

To explain, predict, and control the observed phenomenon (correct)

To set pragmatic goals and develop productive strategies

To identify potential and new questions

To solely rely on deductive methods for analysis

Which of the following is a characteristic of good research?

It disregards ethics and code of conduct

It follows a systematic approach to capture accurate data (correct)

It involves only inductive methods

It relies on real-time data from artificial settings

Which method of research is associated with qualitative analysis?

Deductive method

Inductive method (correct)

Quantitative analysis

Systematic inquiry

What is the primary focus of inductive research methods?

To analyze an observed event Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of conducting research?

Practicing ethics and code of conduct Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of research in natural settings?

Real-time data and knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of science?

To develop knowledge about the universe Signup and view all the answers

What is the main distinction between fundamental and applied science?

Fundamental science searches for new knowledge, while applied science applies scientific achievements in practice Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of objective methods in science?

To accumulate knowledge through systematic observation Signup and view all the answers

What is the root of the word 'medicine'?

The verb 'medeor', meaning 'I treat, use' Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of science in modern society?

To create a social subsystem of knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the Latin word 'scientia'?

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of analyzing collected data?

To eliminate ambiguity in inference Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial aspect of research, ensuring the reliability of results?

The accuracy of the instruments used Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of research methodology?

To systematically solve a research problem Signup and view all the answers

What is a hypothesis in research?

A assumption made for the sake of argument Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between quantitative and qualitative research?

The type of data collected Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of qualitative research?

To collect data using conversational methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using questionnaires in clinical studies?

To gather uniform data from a large sample of people Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of designing an effective questionnaire?

Keeping the questionnaire simple, clear, and concise Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of qualitative research methods?

They aim to understand participants' thoughts and opinions Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of using questionnaires?

They provide a relatively cheap, quick, and efficient way of gathering information Signup and view all the answers

What type of questions should be used in a well-designed questionnaire?

A mix of open-ended and close-ended questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of quantitative research methods?

Gathering numerical and measurable data Signup and view all the answers