The Nature of Research

It is a systematic and a scientific process of inquiry or investigation.

• Science

• Mathematics

• Arts

• Research

Why is research scientific?

• It follows a specific system of inquiry.

• It answers mathematical question.

• It is based on facts.

• It is based on personal opinion.

1. Why is research systematic?

• It follows your subjective opinion about things.

• It gives you accurate answers to scientific problems.

• It is logical.

• It follows a specific system.

Which of the following characteristics of research describes that the variables in research are kept constant?

• Controlled

• Systematic

• Rigorous

• Planned

Which of the following characteristics of research describes that research follows a certain logical sequence?

• Controlled

• Systematic

• Logical

• Scientific

Which of the following characteristics of research describes that research is extremely thorough and careful?

• Valid

• Verifiable

• Rigorous

• Systematic

Which of the following characteristics of research describes that the results of research are correct and approved and clarified by others,too?

• Valid and verifiable

• Constant

• Systematic

• Controlled

Which of the following characteristics of research describes that research should be based on life experiences and observations?

• Empirical

• Valid

• Rigorous

• Critical

Which of the following characteristics of research describes that the results of research should be clearly and explicitly stated?

• Valid and Verifiable

• Controlled

• Transparent

• Rigorous

Which of the following characteristics of research describes that research results should be unbiased?

• Subjective

• Objective

• Rigorous

• Verifiable