FIRST QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT RESEARCH II '25/'26 8 STE ALPHA HYDRA

Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of research?

• To memorize facts

• To systematically investigate and generate new knowledge

• To repeat existing information without analysis

• To rely on personal opinions

Which of the following are characteristics of research?

• It uses a systematic process

• It relies solely on personal beliefs

• It aims to contribute new knowledge

• It follows scientific method

• It ignores evidence

Which of the following statements correctly relate invention and innovation?
Select all that apply.

• An invention can led to innovation when it is applied to solve real-world problems.

• Innovation always requires a completely new invention.

• Innovation often involves improving or applying existing inventions.

• An invention is valuable only when it becomes an innovation.

• Innovation can occur without creating something entirely new.

Which type of research is primarily focused on solving practical, real-world problems?

• Basic research

• Applied research

• Descriptive research

• Exploratory research

Which of the following are features that can be used to categorize research?
Select all that apply

• Whether the research is qualitative or quantitative

• The color of the research report

• Whether the research is basic or applied

• The relevance to real-world problems

• The font used in the research paper

Which of the following is the first step in the research process?

• Collecting data

• Reviewing literature

• Identifying a research problem

• Drawing conclusions

Which of the following research problems best fits the category of robotics?

• Investigating the effects of a new drug on human cells

• Studying the properties of chemical elements

• Developing an algorithm for autonomous robot navigation

• Exploring the process of photosynthesis in plants

Which of the following are examples of research problems in the life sciences?
Select all that apply.

• Investigating genetic mutations that cause disease

• Analyzing the impact of gravity on planetary motion

• Studying the spread of infectious diseases in populations

• Examining the effects of pollutants on aquatic ecosystems

• Designing a robotic arm for industrial automation

Which statement best explains the relationship between research problems in physical science and robotics?

• Research in physical science and robotics always focuses on living organisms.

• Robotics research often applies principles from physical science to develop new technologies.

• Physical science research is unrelated to robotics.

• Robotics research is only concerned with computer programming.

Imagine you are leading a multidisciplinary research team. Propose a research problem that integrates life science, physical science, and robotics. Briefly describe how each field would contribute to addressing the problem.