UNIT 2 TYPES OF RESEARCH

What is the primary focus of basic research?

• To conduct experiments for commercial purposes.

• To increase understanding of fundamental principles and phenomena.

• To develop new technologies and applications.

• To validate existing theories and models.

Which type of research is primarily concerned with practical applications?

• Applied research

• Basic research

• Theoretical research

• Exploratory research

What distinguishes quantitative research from qualitative research?

• Quantitative research uses numerical data; qualitative research uses non-numerical data.

• Quantitative research is subjective; qualitative research is objective.

• Qualitative research uses surveys; quantitative research uses interviews.

• Quantitative research focuses on individual experiences; qualitative research focuses on statistics.

Which type of research relies on numerical data?

• Descriptive research

• Exploratory research

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

What is the main characteristic of empirical research?

• Collection of data solely from surveys.

• Research conducted without any data collection.

• Data collection through observation and experimentation.

• Data analysis based on theoretical models.

What is a key advantage of descriptive research?

• It allows for in-depth understanding of a subject.

• It focuses on predicting future outcomes.

• It provides statistical analysis of data.

• It requires a large sample size for accuracy.

What is a limitation of analytical research?

• It provides definitive answers to all research questions.

• It is the only method used in scientific research.

• It guarantees accurate predictions for future events.

• It may overlook new or unquantifiable phenomena due to reliance on existing data.

What is the purpose of diagnostic research?

• To conduct experiments on new treatments.

• The purpose of diagnostic research is to identify and understand the causes of a problem.

• To evaluate the effectiveness of existing solutions.

• To gather data for future research studies.

Which type of evaluation method assesses the effectiveness of a program?

• Implementation evaluation

• Process evaluation

• Formative evaluation

• Outcome evaluation

What is a common typology of action research?

• Participatory action research

• Descriptive action research

• Experimental action research

• Theoretical action research