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What is research according to Nunan (1992)?

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Research is defined as a systematic process of inquiry consisting of three components: a question, problem or hypothesis; data; and analysis and interpretation of data.

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What is a research problem?

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A research problem is the focus of a research investigation.

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What are the purposes of research?

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1. To expand knowledge 2. To challenge existing knowledge 3. To confirm existing knowledge 4. To solve problems 5. To generate new questions.

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What is the ethical responsibility of a researcher towards participants?

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Researchers must treat participants with respect, ensuring anonymity and confidentiality.

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What is overt research?

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Overt research means that it is open and public, where everyone knows who the researcher is and what they are doing.

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What is covert research?

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Covert research means conducting research under cover, where no one knows the researcher or what they are doing.

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What should a researcher include when introducing themselves?

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Details about who they are, the organization they work for or study at, information about who commissioned the research, details about the project, what will happen to the results, and personal benefits of participation.

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What is the Code of Ethics in research?

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The Code of Ethics supplies participants with details about what the researcher intends to do with the information they provide, showing respect and honesty.

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What are the two main types of research approaches?

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Quantitative research and qualitative research.

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What is qualitative research?

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Qualitative research refers to the quality of relationships, activities, situations, or materials.