Empirical Research Articles

What is the primary difference between a general article and a research article?

• General articles present original findings, while research articles explain existing knowledge.

• General articles are peer-reviewed, while research articles are not.

• Research articles present original research findings, while general articles explain existing knowledge or argue a point.

• Research articles are always longer than general articles.

What does it mean for research to be "empirical"?

• It is based on theoretical concepts and beliefs.

• It relies on actual experience and real-world evidence.

• It involves only qualitative data collection.

• It is primarily focused on historical analysis.

In which ways can researchers collect data for their study? List at least three techniques.

What is the main purpose of the "Methods" section in an IMRD structured research article?

• To present the raw data and findings without interpretation.

• To set the stage and explain the problem being studied.

• To explain how the problem was studied, detailing the research design and procedures.

• To interpret the findings and discuss their implications.

Readers can find the primary purpose of the research study in the ​ ​ (a)   ​ ​

• Introduction
• Methods
• Results
• Body

What information can you find in the Discussion section of the article?

• Summary of the findings

• Research methods

• Interpretation of the findings

• Research purpose

What structure do most empirical research articles have?

• Introduction, Body, Coclusion

• Introduction, Results, Methods, Conclusion

• Introduction, Main Argument, Problem, Solution

• Introduction, Methods, Results, Discussion

How does understanding the IMRD structure benefit a reader of empirical research articles?

• It allows readers to skip sections they find uninteresting.

• It transforms a passive reader into an active investigator.

• It guarantees the research findings are always correct.

• It simplifies complex jargon into everyday language.