What is Research?

Research is a systematic process of asking questions, gathering information, and ________ data to improve our understanding of a topic. (Fill in the blank)

• analyzing

• ignoring

• forgetting

• hiding

Research involves curiosity, critical thinking, and ________ of evidence.

• analysis

• neglect

• avoidance

• ignorance

Which of the following is NOT a focus of research in Social Sciences?

• A) Human behaviour

• B) Society

• C) Relationships

• D) Weather patterns

What is the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)?

• A federal research funding agency that promotes and supports research and research training in the humanities and social sciences.

• A private company that funds technology startups.

• A provincial government department for education.

• An international sports organization.

According to the content, the research process is a cycle of activities. Which of the following are activities involved in the research process?

• Formulating a hypothesis, collecting data, analyzing results

• Cooking meals, painting, gardening

• Playing sports, watching TV, shopping

• Driving, swimming, singing

Fill in the blank: Students often confuse _______ with methods.

• methodology

• hypothesis

• experiment

• analysis

Which of the following best describes 'methodology' as explained in the passage?

• The actual tools used in research

• The broader philosophy and rationale guiding how we study a topic

• The process of collecting data

• The sharing of results

Suppose a researcher wants to study student stress. According to the passage, what might their methodology be based on?

• Psychological theories about coping and resilience

• Mathematical equations

• Survey results only

• Random selection

Suppose a researcher wants to study student stress. Their methods could include a survey measuring stress levels during exam week, and they choose to interview students about study habits. What is the 'why' of methodology?

• It shapes the 'how' of methods

• It determines the exam week

• It measures stress levels

• It interviews students

Fill in the blank: The 'why' of methodology ensures that the research is _______ and useful.

• coherent

• random

• biased

• irrelevant