Fundamental Concepts on Research
What is Research?
Systematic approach to obtain new knowledge.
What is the Scientific Method?
The scientific method implies an objective, logical and systematic method, to ascertain demonstrable qualities of a phenomenon capable of being verified.
What is a variable?
A variable is a quantity which can vary from one individual to another.
How many elements are in the periodic table?
118
Purposes of Research.
Exploration
Description
Diagnosis
Experimentation
What Empirical means?
Evidence based conclusions or knowledge.
What are the characteristics of establishing a good objective?
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Realistic
Time-bound
In what year did World War II end?
1945
Mention a characteristic of Research.
Systematic
Reliable
Scientific
Empirical
Mention two types of research.
1. Descriptive
2. Analytical
3. Applied
4. Fundamental
5. Quantitative & Qualitative
6. Empirical
7. Conceptual
Which is the definition of Hypothesis?
What is the name of the world's first artificial satellite?
Sputnik 1
What is the first step on starting research project?
Formulate a research question.
Mention the five main steps on The Scientific Method.
1. Define a Question
2. Make a Hypothesis
3. Experiment
4. Analyze Data
5. Draw Conclusions
Mention two characteristics of Hypothesis.
1. Clear and precise
2. Capable of being tested
3. State relationship between variables
4. Limited in scope
What year was the first iPhone released?
2007
What is Analytical Research?
Is research base on facts on information already available and analyze these to make a critical evaluation of the material.
What are the qualities of a good research?
1. Systematic
2. Logical
3. Empirical
4. Repicable
Whats the difference between research methods and research methodology?
Methods - methods/techniques that are used for conduction of research.
Methodology - systematically solve the research problem.
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