INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH

It is also known as "fundamental" or "pure" research.

• Basic Research

• Applied Research

• Action Research

• Formal Research

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of a Basic Research?

• It is based on the belief

• It is explanatory in nature

• It involves collection and analysis of data to develop or enhance theory

• It examine the usefulness of theory in solving practical educational problems

Focused on immediate application, not on the development of a theory, not upon general application.

• Basic Research

• Action Research

• Formal Research

• Applied Research

Which of the following is an example of an Applied Research?

• Searching how did the universe begin

• Finding the specific genetic code of a fruit fly

• Treat or cure a specific disease

• Development of a theory

Concerned with application of a theory to the solution of a problem.

• Applied Research

• Action Research

• Formal Research

• Basic Research

The application of the scientific method to the study of a problem is ______.

• Research

• Inductive Reasoning

• Deductive Reasoning

• Grounded Theory

One seeks exhaustively for three reasons, which of the following is NOT?

• for more explanations

• for verifying truth

• for making discoveries

• for compliance

Research improves practices and informs policy debates.

• Agree

• Disagree

Research is, by its nature, cyclical, or more exactly, helical.

• Agree

• Disagree

Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of an Action Research?

• It is situational

• It is a small scale intervention

• It is a reflective inquiry

• It takes place in sterile environment