Understanding Research and Scientific Rigor

Which of the following best describes the working definition of research?

• A random collection of data

• A systematic investigation aimed at discovering new facts

• A casual gathering of information

• An unstructured exploration of ideas

What is a key component that distinguishes true research from mere information gathering?

• The number of sources used

• The presence of scientific rigor

• The length of the study

• The use of a library

According to the transcript, what is scientific rigor?

• The implementation of the highest standards and best practices of science

• A casual approach to scientific inquiry

• A method of gathering as much data as possible

• An informal way of conducting experiments

What was the historical role of science according to B.R. Hergenhan?

• To depend on past authorities

• To rely on church dogmas

• To answer questions by directly examining nature

• To use abstract thought processes alone

How does Karl Popper view science?

• As a reliance on superstitions

• As a method of testing solutions to problems rigorously

• As a way of collecting random data

• As a casual observation of nature