Research methods. Lesson 1 review

What is research?

• A casual investigation without a specific goal
• A systematic and scientific way of answering questions and testing hypotheses
• A random collection of information from different sources
• A personal opinion about a subject

Which of the following is NOT a key feature of research?

• It is systematic and objective
• It is mainly based on personal beliefs and experience

• It demands accurate observation and description
• It is based on empirical evidence

Which of the following best describes the importance of research?

• Research is only important for academic purposes and has little real-world application.
• Research helps improve knowledge and the quality of education.

• Research is primarily about collecting opinions and making assumptions.
• Research is useful for scientists and has no relevance to everyday life.

Which of the following are the three essential components of research?

• Hypothesis, findings, and publication
• Research question/ problem, data, and data analysis/interpretation

• Problem statement, conclusion, and references
• Literature review, sampling, and results

Which of the following is an example of primary research?

• A student writing a literature review based on journal articles
• A survey conducted with students about their reading strategies

• A researcher summarizing previous studies on online learning
• A newspaper article discussing research trends

Basic research is primarily conducted to:

• Solve real-world problems immediately
• Expand knowledge by formulating and testing theories
• Apply new solutions in language learning and teaching

• Create new methods of teaching/ learning

Which of the following is an example of applied research?

• Analyzing group interactions of students in a speaking class

• Reviewing previous studies on language acquisition

• Examining the effectiveness of using a new online learning tool to assist students' vocabulary learning

• Developing a new theory of communication

Descriptive research aims to:

• Find relationships between two or more variables
• Systematically describe a situation, problem, or phenomenon
• Conduct experiments in a controlled environment
• Explore an entirely unknown topic without structure

Causal research is best used to:

• Describe an event or phenomenon
• Find cause-and-effect relationships between variables
• Explore a topic with little prior research
• Summarize different viewpoints on a subject

Which research type focuses on investigating little-known topics and is often a starting point for further study?

• Descriptive research
• Causal research
• Exploratory research
• Experimental research