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WorksheetsTypes of research
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Worksheet time: 20mins
What is basic research?
Research that is not yet advanced Research that deals with simple questions
Research that is not yet advanced
Research that is not applied to a specific social problem
Research that is basically similar that what has come before
A researcher working on discovering how to improve elementary school students’ test scores would be most likely characterized as conducting _____.
basic research
applied research
observational research
experimental research
Research is
Searching again and again
Finding solution to any problem
Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem
None of the above
Which of the following is the first step in starting the research process?
Searching sources of information to locate problem.
Survey of related literature
Searching for solutions to the problem
Identification of problem
The essential qualities of a researcher are
Spirit of free enquiry
Reliance on observation and evidence
Systematization or theorizing of knowledge
All the above
A systematic study directed towards greater knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena
Basic Research
Pure Research
Applied research
Both Basic and Pure Research
Which research refers to scientific study and research that seeks to solve practical problem
Basic research
Applied Research
Exploratory Research
Conducting Surveys is the most common method of generating
Primary Data
Secondary Data
Qualitative Data
None of the Above
Research design strategy encompasses all of the components below except _____.
Data Collection design
Sampling design
instrument development
data analysis
Descriptive research studies is a category of research that aims to
achieve new insights of a concept.
analyze characteristics of something.
determine the frequency with which something occurs.
test the relationship between variables.
Causal research studies is a category of research that aims to
achieve new insights of a concept.
analyze characteristics of something.
determine the frequency with which something occurs.
test the relationship between variables.
A qualitative research question:
a. Asks a question about some process, or phenomenon to be explored
b. Is generally an open-ended question
both a and b are correct
None of the above
Research objectives falls into a number of categories that include
planning to get answers for what, why & where type of questions.
considering the logic behind the methods we use in the context of the research.
formulative, concept, and planning for research methods.
exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic and experimentation research.
Which of the following best describes quantitative research?
the collection of nonnumerical data
an attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses
research that is exploratory
research that attempts to generate a new theory
Which research paradigm is least concerned about generalizing its findings?
quantitative research
qualitative research
mixed research
none of the above
Researchers conduct in-depth investigations of individuals or small groups.
Testing Method
Case-Study Method
Longitudinal Method
Cross-Sectional Method
A group of participants is observed over an extended period of time.
Testing Method
Case-Study Method
Longitudinal Method
Cross-Sectional Method
Researchers compare the differences and similarities of among different people in different age groups at a given time.
Testing Method
Case-Study Method
Longitudinal Method
Cross-Sectional Method
Participants are observed in a controlled setting.
Naturalistic Observation Method
Laboratory- Observation Method
Survey Method
Experimental Method
People respond to a series of questions about a particular subject.
Naturalistic Observation Method
Laboratory- Observation Method
Survey Method
Experimental Method
Descriptive research provides an accurate portrayal of a class or a particular individual situation or group.
True
False
Quantitative research requires non-numerical data.
True
False
Qualitative research involves measurement of data.
True
False
Mr. S. has 120 students total. Mr. S. wants to know how students feel about the interest in the class so far. Which research method would most effectively investigate the question?
Naturalistic observation
Survey
Experimental study
Case Study
A student just got suspended for defiant behavior. The dean researched the students background and found that they had been suspended multiple times for similar issues in middle school. What kind of method did the dean use?
Experimental
Case study
Survey
Naturalistic observation
What are examples of Quantitative data?
Smell, touch, taste,hearing and sight.
Tested and measured
Surveys Data trackers forms such as:
Sales, profit, & loss reports
Changed/ controlled
What are the two main variables in a experiment?
Independent and dependent
Quantitative and Qualitative
Descriptive and Observations
Predatory and Pricing
Qualitative data can be observed but not.....
Scientific
Measured
Collected
Studied
Primary data results from gathering _________ data from firsthand experience, from interviews and surveys, or from direct observation.
second-hand
published
correct
original
Secondary data results from reading what _______ have published, experienced, or observed.
you
others
we
no one
Example: A published newspaper article about the growing popularity of caffeinated energy drinks.
Primary
Secondary
What is the shared goal of all types of research?
The money
Make new laws
Create new trends
The creation of new knowledge
What is the first step of research?
Share your information
Making observations
Make a report
Research on Google
Which of the following are types of research?
Explanatory
Intrinsic
Applied
Angular
What helps the researchers to form conclusions?
The results
The hypothesis
Watch tik toks
Search for a report
What is the final step of research?
Become famous
Consult investors
Sharing the results whit other scholars
Make conclusions
People who participating in surveys or helping researchers gather data are contributing to the research
False
True
