The Nature of Research

Which type of research manipulates variables under controlled conditions to observe effects?

• Observational Research

• Experimental Research

• Quasi-Experimental Research

• Field Research

One characteristic of research is “replicability.” What does this mean?

• It can be repeated and still get consistent results

• It must always use the same participants

• It is only done in laboratories

• It cannot be changed once started

Research is considered (a)   because it is based on observations and evidence

Why is research important in education and society?

• It helps us guess answers

• It provides evidence-based solutions

• It makes learning harder

• It stops curiosity

Which type of research uses first-hand data directly from the source?

• Secondary Research

• Primary Research

• Cross-sectional Research

• Mixed Research

A systematic investigation to establish facts and reach conclusions

(a)  

Which statement BEST describes basic (fundamental) research?

• It solves immediate problems

• It only happens in the lab

• It is always experimental

• It develops new theories and knowledge

Which of the following is the BEST example of field research?

• Reading journal articles

• Conducting experiments in a lab

• Interviewing people in a community

• Searching the internet for data

Why is research called critical?

• It always criticizes other studies

• It evaluates evidence carefully before conclusions

• It only focuses on problems

• It is done by experts only

When research examines data in detail to find patterns and connections, it is:

• Analytical

• Cyclical

• Methodological

• Critical