What is a research?

What is the primary purpose of conducting research?

• To publish as many papers as possible

• To systematically investigate and gather information to establish facts and reach new conclusions

• To earn a degree or qualification

• To solve crossword puzzles

Which type of research is primarily concerned with understanding the fundamental nature of phenomena and is often conducted in a controlled environment?

• Action Research

• Basic or Fundamental Research

• Applied Research

• Quantitative Research

In the context of research, what does the term ‘hypothesis’ mean?

• A statistical analysis technique

• A tentative assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical consequences

• A proven theory that doesn't require any more testing

• A summary of the research findings

Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of qualitative research?

• It often involves open-ended questions

• It tends to produce numerical data

• It focuses on exploring the qualities and meanings of phenomena

• It often employs methods like interviews, focus groups, and observations

Why is it important for research to be replicable?

• To increase the length of research papers

• To validate the findings by allowing other researchers to conduct the same study and compare results

• To make the research seem more complicated

• To ensure that the researcher gets credit for the work

Which of the following is an ethical consideration that should be taken into account during research?

• Plagiarism

• Ensuring that the findings support the desired outcome

• Including as many citations as possible regardless of relevance

• Conducting experiments without informed consent

What is a research question, and how does it guide a study?

• It is a hypothetical prediction about the outcome of a study, which guides the methodology of the study.

• It is a clear, focused, concise, complex and arguable question around which you center your research.

• It is a word or phrase typically used by researchers to guide the collection of data in a study.

• It is a statement that takes for granted certain conditions that are necessary for the research study to proceed.

What is an assumption in the context of research?

• It is a principle that is considered to be a universal truth.

• It is a fact or a statement that is considered true without the need for proof or evidence.

• It is a statement that is taken for granted or supposed to be true for the purpose of argument or investigation.

• It is a methodological tool used to gather data in a study.

How are keywords important in a research study?

• They are used to keep the researcher motivated during the study.

• They are used to index the study in databases, aiding other researchers in finding the work.

• They are used to create a thesis statement in a research paper.

• They are used to cite other studies in the research paper.

What makes a good research question? Choose all that apply.

• It is broad enough to allow for the collection of a wide range of data.

• It is specific and focused, narrowing the field of inquiry.

• It is clear and concise, providing a direction for the study.

• It is arguable, with the potential to lead to new knowledge and understanding.