RESEARCH 1ST QUARTER

hat is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods?

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  Qualitative research is more reliable than quantitative research

• Qualitative research involves statistical analysis

• Quantitative research focuses on emotions and experiences

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  Qualitative research focuses on understanding human behavior, emotions, and experiences, while quantitative research involves collecting numerical data and analyzing it statistically.

Discuss the importance of research ethics in the field of research.

• Research ethics are irrelevant in research

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  Research ethics are important in safeguarding participants' rights, confidentiality, and ensuring the credibility of research findings.

• Participants' rights should not be protected in research

• Confidentiality is not a concern in research

Define the term 'research hypothesis' and explain its significance.

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  A research hypothesis is a conclusion drawn from the study

• A research hypothesis is a specific, testable prediction about the relationship between variables in a study. It serves as the foundation for the research and guides the investigation process.

• A research hypothesis is a general statement that does not need to be tested

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  A research hypothesis is only relevant in qualitative research

What is the definition of research?

• Collecting and analyzing data to prove a pre-existing theory

• Systematic investigative process employed to increase or revise current knowledge by discovering new facts

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  The process of making assumptions about a topic based on personal beliefs and opinions

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  Gathering and recording information about a topic without a specific aim or objective

What is the primary goal of research?

• To prove pre-existing theories

• To support political agendas

• To generate new knowledge and understanding

• To increase personal wealth

A research method utilized survey questionnaires from self-made or standardized instruments to gather and analyze data.

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  QUANTITATIVE METHOD

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  EXPLANATORY SEQUENTIAL MIXED METHOD

  
  

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  QUALITATIVE DESIGN

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  EXPLORATORY SEQUENTIAL MIXED METHOD

Jericho decides to conduct a study to find out if the use of a personal computer

has a significant relationship with a student’s academic performance. Based on the given situation, which research term may be used to describe Jericho?

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  Contributor

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  Participant

• Investigator

• Volunteer

Which type of research is primarily focused on gaining an in-depth understanding of people's reasons, views, and opinions?

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

• Experimental research

• Survey research

Research aimed at examining factors influencing attitudes that guide future behavior is most likely to be

• Descriptive research

• Exploratory research

• Explanatory research

• Predictive research

The term "norms" in the context of research refers to:

• Established scientific principles

• Accepted standards of behavior within a group or community

• Personal habits

• Cultural values