The Research Process Quiz

According to Gratton & Jones (2009), what is research?

• A search for knowledge

• A systematic way to answer questions

• A way to study problems systematically

• A process of discovery and advancement of human knowledge

How do Theodorson and Theodorson (1969) define research?

• A systematic way to answer questions

• A way to study problems systematically

• An attempt to study problems honestly

• A search for knowledge

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

According to Saunders et al. (2007), what is research primarily focused upon?

• Improving quality

• Systematic discovery

• Adding to man's knowledge

• Finding solutions to problems

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

How does Kapur (2018) describe research?

• A systematic process of discovery

• A way to find solutions to problems

• A search for knowledge

• A process of advancing human knowledge

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the collective definition of research mentioned in the handout?

• A systematic way to answer questions

• A way to study problems systematically

• A search for knowledge

• A systematic way to answer questions or find a solution to a problem, contributing to the body of knowledge.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is the first step in the research process according to the handout?

• Publishing procedures, data, and conclusions

• Analyzing collected data

• Finding out what others have already learned

• Starting with a question or a problem

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What do researchers do after finding out what others have learned about a subject?

• Publish their procedures, data, and conclusions

• Perform experiments

• Figure out a way to get more data

• Analyze the data they have collected

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

If a question has not been fully answered, what do researchers do?

• Analyze the data they have collected

• Publish their procedures, data, and conclusions

• Figure out a way to get more data or information

• Perform experiments

What may researchers do to test their idea?

• Analyze the data they have collected

• Publish their procedures, data, and conclusions

• Perform experiments

• Find out what others have learned about the subject

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

What is the final step in the research process according to the handout?

• Analyzing the data they have collected

• Finding out what others have learned about the subject

• Starting with a question or a problem

• Publishing their procedures, data, and conclusions

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.5