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Which of the following is a characteristic of basic research?

• It is driven by a desire to solve real-world problems

• Its main goal is to expand knowledge about a particular field or phenomenon

• It focuses on developing new technologies or products

• It builds on the knowledge generated by applied research

A researcher is conducting a study on the experiences of teachers in online learning environments. They collect qualitative data through semi-structured interviews with 20 teachers. After conducting a thematic analysis, the researcher identifies five themes that accurately represent the data. The themes include challenges in adapting to online teaching, the impact of technology on teaching practices, the role of social interaction in online learning, the importance of feedback in student learning, and the need for professional development in online teaching.

In this stage of thematic analysis, the researcher is Searching for themes across the data.

• True

• False

A researcher is interested in studying the behavior of customers in a grocery store.

The researcher visits the store during different times and observes customers '

purchasing habits, such as the items they buy, their time spent in the store,

and their shopping route.

Proposed Data Collection Method: Direct Observation

Is this appropriate to her research?

• Yes

• No

A researcher is interested in studying the dietary habits of people living in a certain city. The researcher sends out a survey to all households in the city, asking about their food choices and eating habits.

Proposed Data Collection Method: Focus Group Discussion

Is this appropriate to their research?

• Yes

• No

A small business owner wants to survey their customers to gather feedback on their products and services. To collect data, the business

owner sets up a table at the entrance of their store and invites customers

to participate in the survey by offering a small discount on

their next purchase. Probability or Non-Probability?

• Probability

• Non-Probability

A health organization wants to conduct a survey to determine the

prevalence of a certain disease in a specific city. They randomly select households from a list of all households in the city and survey all the individuals within those households. Probability or Non-Probability?

• Probability

• Non-Probability

Which of the following research questions accurately outlines

an arguable research question?

• What is the capital city of France?

• What are the factors that contribute to employee job satisfaction in the tech industry?

• How many people live in New York City?

• What color is the sky on a cloudy day?

Suppose you are a senior high school student taking the STEM strand.

Your teacher informs you that your research topic must be related to your strand. Which guideline in choosing your topic does this pertain to?

• Limitations on the Subject

• Timeliness and Relevance of the Topic

• Availability of the Information

• Interest in the Subject Matter

A researcher wants to investigate the effect of a new study technique on students ' test scores. Which of the following research designs should the researcher use?

• Sample Study

• Descriptive Study

• Experimental Study

• Observational Stud

A researcher is interested in exploring the experiences of

individuals living with a chronic illness. Which type of qualitative

research would be most appropriate for this study?

• Case Study

• Ethnography

• Historical Analysis

• Phenomenology