Nature of Research

What are some common reasons for doing research?

• To build a house

• To advance knowledge

• To become famous

• To sell products

What is the main goal of research?

• To expand existing knowledge

• To travel the world

• To make money

• To watch TV

What are the two main research approaches?

• Historical and fictional

• Physical and emotional

• Quantitative and qualitative

• Numerical and alphabetical

What does research strive to be based on?

• Gossip

• Personal opinions

• Beliefs

• Evidence

What is the first step in the research process?

• Identify a research question

• Review existing literature

• Disseminate findings

• Collect data

What type of research uses numerical data and statistical analysis?

• Qualitative research

• Experimental research

• Observational research

• Quantitative research

What is a common method used in quantitative research?

• Experiments

• Surveys

• Interviews

• Observations

What are the limitations of quantitative research?

• Can only tell about the past

• Can only tell about the future

• Can generalize findings to other populations

• Has no limitations

What type of research delves into experiences, meanings, and perceptions?

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

• Basic research

• Experimental research

What is the goal of basic research?

• To conduct experiments

• To manipulate variables

• To make immediate practical applications

• To gain rich, in-depth understanding