PR2 - Nature of Inquiry and Research

Which of the following does not belong to the Process of Inquiry according to the Focus on Inquiry: A teacher's Guide to Implementing Inquiry-based learning by Alberta, 2004?

• Planning

• Evaluating

• Retrieving

• Distributing

What is the systematic investigation, including research developments, testing and evaluation, designed to develop or contribute to generalizable knowledge?

(a)  

A research must be controlled.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which is not a characteristic of a research?

• Rigorous

• Punctual

• Valid

• Critical

What characteristic of research makes it reliable for it is concluded based from hard evidences and real life experiences?

(a)  

In the process of research by Bordens & Abbot (2007), what comes after having an idea?

• Develop idea into testable hypothesis

• Choose an appropriate research design

• Choose subject population

• Conduct study

These are the moral principles that govern a person's behavior.

(a)  

There can be ethical concerns at every step of the research process.

• TRUE

• FALSE

It is a standard procedure in professional code of ethics.

• Relevance

• Anonymity

• Informed consent

• Consideration

To make them convenient and easily understandable, the questionnaire and other forms of rating scales must be designed in the native language of the participants.

• TRUE

• FALSE