PR 1 - practice activity (PACIOLI)

What is the primary purpose of research?

• a) To confuse readers with complex information
• b) To describe, explain, predict, and control observed phenomena
• c) To avoid seeking the right information
• d) To discourage the development of new learning

Answer explanation

Jupiter is a gas giant made primarily of hydrogen and helium. Unlike terrestrial planets that have solid surfaces, gas giants like Jupiter don't have a well-defined solid surface, allowing them to accumulate more mass in a gaseous form. This composition has allowed Jupiter to grow significantly larger than planets with solid surfaces.

Why is qualitative research important in social work?

• a) It provides inaccurate data for emerging problems
• b) It represents the best available research on emerging problems
• c) It limits understanding of diverse populations
• d) It encourages isolation from social issues

Which characteristic describes qualitative research as studying real-world situations as they unfold naturally

• a) Systematic
• b) Naturalistic
• c) Theoretical
• d) Abstract

What is the primary goal of ethnography?

• a) To conduct experiments in a controlled environment
• b) To study people in their own environment
• c) To analyze quantitative data
• d) To predict future behaviors

What is the purpose of grounded theory?

• a) To deductively test existing theories

• b) To develop theories based on empirical data which discuss health-related topics

• c) To conduct longitudinal studies

• d) To analyze historical documents