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WorksheetsIntroduction to research methods MPES Unit-I
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
It is a structured inquiry that utilizes acceptable scientific methodology to solve problems and creates new knowledge that is generally acceptable.
Research
Methodology
Scientific Inquiry
Generalization
It aims to develop new knowledge and apply scientific and engineering principles to connect the knowledge in one field to that in others.
Research
Methodology
Scientific Inquiry
Generalization
A characteristic of research which describes “following an orderly and sequential procedure to make discoveries.”
Objectiveness
Systematic
Timeliness
Relevance
A characteristic of research which describes “dealing with facts, not with mere opinions or assumptions.”
Objectiveness
Systematic
Timeliness
Relevance
A characteristics of research which depicts research as “working on topic that is fresh, new & interesting to the present society.”
Objectiveness
Systematic
Timeliness
Relevance
A characteristics of research which states that research topics must “help improve community or solve societal problems.”
Objectiveness
Systematic
Timeliness
Relevance
A characteristics of research which states that research “uses simple, direct, concise and correct language.”
Relevance
Replicable
Clarity
Analytical
A characteristics of research which posits that research “can be repeated for verification/ confirmation.”
Relevance
Replicable
Clarity
Analytical
A characteristics of research which posits that research must have “no error in interpretation since data are analyzed critically.”
Relevance
Replicable
Clarity
Analytical
Data are collected through statistical analysis
QUANTITATIVE
QUALITATIVE
Four steps in conducting a research!
Defining research problems
Arranging research procedures
Analyzing data
Rejecting references
Making conclusion
The following are the importance of research, EXCEPT...
Gather Relevant Information
Improve Quality of Social Life
Understand History
Personal and Professional Development
Good research uses facts and data that are obtained through a thorough investigation. This means that research is ___________
analytical
empirical
systematic
cyclical
A researcher uses the scientific method to acquire knowledge through observation, evaluation, interpretation, and theoretical explanation. This researcher is engaged in ______.
Statistics
Science
Sampling
Empiricism
A researcher uses the scientific method to acquire knowledge through observation, evaluation, interpretation, and theoretical explanation. This researcher is engaged in ______.
Statistics
Science
Sampling
Empiricism
The ______ refers to a set of systematic techniques used to acquire, modify, and integrate knowledge concerning observable and measurable phenomena.
hypothesis
population
scientific method
operational definition
Based on results reported in published articles, a researcher states that men will be less likely than women to read nutrition labels when making decisions about purchasing foods. What is this statement called?
intuition
hypothesis
research plan
literature review
Using the scientific method, we typically analyze and evaluate data in order to ______.
avoid the need to conduct a study
avoid using statistical techniques
determine whether or not to measure data
determine whether the pattern of data shows support for a research hypothesis
Quantitative research uses the scientific method to ______.
record observations as numeric data
make nonnumeric observations, from which conclusions are drawn without the use of statistical analysis
conduct studies that can be completed without the use of statistical analysis
make guesses about scientific phenomena
______ uses the scientific method to make nonnumeric observations, from which conclusions are drawn without the use of statistical analysis.
Quantitative research
Qualitative research
Basic research
Applied research
Which of the following is a variable?
Never married
Married
Divorced
Marital Status
What do you call the degree of consistency and precision which produces a stable result of the conducted research?
Consistency
Reliability
Scope
Introduction
This refers to a particular procedure or set of procedures applied in conducting a research or study.
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Findings, Results and Recommendations
A remark, statement or comment based on something one has seen, heard or noticed.
Hearsay
Gossip
Observation
Noticed Actions
The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant.
Limitation
Scope
Methodology
Literature
The sources you used on your research.
Sources
References
Literature
Results
The systematic investigation that aims to establish facts and reach new conclusions.
Observation
Reseach
Investigation
Scientific Investigation
Research is a way of establishing knowledge through
empiricism
logic
intuition
ethical reasoning
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of research?
systematic
replicable
simple
empirical
It is an organized search for knowledge
hypothesis
systematic
research
data
It is a collection of observations from which conclusions can be drawn. Itt can be words, numbers or images.
hypothesis
systematic
research
data
A researcher conducted and made a modification in the research methodology of a research report found in an online science journal satisfies what characteristic of research?
replicable
controllable
systematic
logical
The subsequent are aims of research EXCEPT
generating new knowledge
verifying existing knowledge
finding application for old knowledge
developing investigator
Which of the following criteria SHOULD be considered for a good basic research?
cost
accessibility
clearly-defined goals
questionable validity and reliability of research methods
This concept implies that whatever we conclude on the basis of our findings is correct and can be verified by other researchers
controlled
empirical
reliable and valid
systematic
Which of the following statements below is the most convincing way to begin a research paper?
"I think you should listen to the evidence that I will present to you."
"I feel that you should listen to the evidence that I will present to you."
"The evidence presented will demonstrate that..."
"I believe this evidence is important because..."
When a topic is interesting, it is automatically considered relevant.
True
False
Experimental research is completed in a _______________environment.
controlled
scientific
educational
The research problem
Is related to a concept or phenomenon needs to be understood because little research has been done on it.
Involve the forms of data collection, analysis and interpretation that researcher propose for their studies.
Is a strategy of inquiry in which the researcher derives a general, abstract theory of a process, action, or interaction grounded in the views of participants.
