Practical Research 1 Review

What is research?

• A random activity

• An opinion-based method

• A scientific investigation and presentation of results

• A creative writing technique

Why do we conduct research?

• To waste time

• To find answers

• To improve life and solve problems

• To help the school

What is central to research?

• Money

• Questions

• Friends

• Teachers

What does “systematic” mean in the context of research?

• Finding answers

• Following a definite process

• Having a plan

• Using imagination

Which of the following is a characteristic of research?

• Biased

• Credible

• Spontaneous

• Guesswork

What does it mean when research is empirical?

• Based on experience and observation

• Based on careful evaluation of data

• Based on single problem

• Based on assumptions

What is NOT part of ethical research behavior?

• Voluntary participation

• Ensuring confidentiality

• Falsifying data

• Respecting privacy

What is the first step in the research process?

• Make notes

• Write the conclusion

• Identify and develop your topic

• Cite sources

What is the purpose of citing sources?

• To add more pages

• To impress the teacher

• To confuse readers

• To give proper credit and help others locate sources

What is “truth” in research ethics?

• Discussing the purpose of your study

• Disclosing the persona information of your data subjects

• Being honest with your data

• Respecting the time and privacy of your data subjects