WorksheetsINTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 16mins
It is also known as "fundamental" or "pure" research.
Basic Research
Applied Research
Action Research
Formal Research
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of a Basic Research?
It is based on the belief
It is explanatory in nature
It involves collection and analysis of data to develop or enhance theory
It examine the usefulness of theory in solving practical educational problems
Focused on immediate application, not on the development of a theory, not upon general application.
Basic Research
Action Research
Formal Research
Applied Research
Which of the following is an example of an Applied Research?
Searching how did the universe begin
Finding the specific genetic code of a fruit fly
Treat or cure a specific disease
Development of a theory
Concerned with application of a theory to the solution of a problem.
Applied Research
Action Research
Formal Research
Basic Research
The application of the scientific method to the study of a problem is ______.
Research
Inductive Reasoning
Deductive Reasoning
Grounded Theory
One seeks exhaustively for three reasons, which of the following is NOT?
for more explanations
for verifying truth
for making discoveries
for compliance
Research improves practices and informs policy debates.
Agree
Disagree
Research is, by its nature, cyclical, or more exactly, helical.
Agree
Disagree
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of an Action Research?
It is situational
It is a small scale intervention
It is a reflective inquiry
It takes place in sterile environment
It is a body of techniques for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.
Evaluation
Scientific Method
Hypothesis
Interview
Which research project is an example of basic research?
Control of dengue in Palawan
Improve agricultural crop production
An examination of the effect of nutrients on the growth of fish in lakes within five different watersheds
Improve the energy efficiency of homes, offices or modes of transportation
All are the importance/value of research EXCEPT
Improving practice
Improving important policy issues
Reduce knowledge about issues
Develop student research skills
Provide insights and understanding of the problem at hand.
Qualitative Research
Grounded Theory
Statement of a hypothesis
Quantitative Research
Scientific methods often begin with _____.
Theories
Conclusions
Observations
Experiments
Quantifies the data and generalizes the result from sample to target population.
Quantitative Research
Applied Research
Basic Research
Qualitative Research
The scientific method finds its formal application in research.
Agree
Disagree
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of research?
It furthers our understanding of educational issues, questions, or problems
It raises new topics for study
Provides information that can improve practices
Merely rummages for information
If a researcher is studying the use of various methods of controlling pests in improving agricultural crops, he is likely to be conducting which type of research?
Baisc
Applied
Evaluation
Action
It is a one-one-one discussions designed to provide a detailed picture of individual participant's views about their interest.
In-depth Interview
Focus Group
Photo Ethnography
Observation
A method wherein the researcher click pictures of behaviors, attitudes and emotions of individuals in various situations instead of interrogating them.
In-depth Interview
Focus Group
Observation
Photo Ethnography
The old French word "cerchier" means _____.
to neglect
to seek
to hide
to ignore
Describe theoretical perspective and previous research findings related to the topic or problem at hand.
Research Problem
Review of Related Literature
Research Methodology
Analyses and Interpretation of Data
Looking in an encyclopedia to determine who discovered the North Pole is an example of research.
Agree
Disagree
Which of the following is NOT a source of qualitative data?
archival records
numerical trends
artifacts
observations
It is based on data that cannot br measured or counted but can be collected and interpreted through observation.
Qualitative research
Quantifiable research
Quantitative research
All Scientific research
Qualitative and quantitative research methods are never used together in a study.
True
False
What is Basic Research?
Research that is not yet advanced
research that deals with sinple questions
Research that is not applied to a specific social problem
Research that is basically simular that what has cone before
Research always ends with the solution of the original problem.
Agree
Disagree
The scientific method endeavors to explain, predict, and/or control phenomena.
Agree
Disagree
