History of the Research Method
Types of Research
Qualitative or Quantitative
Modern Scientific Method
More Modern Scientific Method
100
He formulated the axiom "I think; therefore, I exist", and every process of intellectual reasoning must derive from that, either deductively or inductively.
Descartes
100
This type of research is designed to generate basic knowledge, clarify relevant issues uncover variables associated with a problem, uncover information needs, and/or define alternatives for addressing research objectives.
Exploratory Research
100
This type of research explores attitudes, behavior and experiences through such methods as interviews or focus groups.
Qualitative.
100
On the last step of the Validation Phase (Solicit Peer Review), how long is usually the time delay from submission to publication?
At least one year.
100
Which are the 4 steps of the Modern Scientific Method?
Analysis, Hypothesis, Synthesis and Validation.
200
He was the first to insist that science must begin with a clear and deeo understanding of the problem domain and then be followed by a hypothesis. He also discovered the cure for syphillis.
Paracelsus
200
This type of research is designed to provide further insight into the research problem by describing the variables of interest.
Descriptive Research.
200
This type of research generates statistics through the use of large-scale survey research, using methods such as questionnaires or structured interviews.
Quantitative research
200
When you require several attempts to achieve the objective, it means you're doing an ______ process.
Iterative.
200
The objective of this Phase of the Scientific Method is to gain a thorough understanding of the components of the problem domain.
Analysis
300
Who are the Big 3 who merged the new lessons into a single guiding principle for the conduct of research and development in science and engineering?
Bacon, Descartes and Galileo.
300
This type of research is designed to provide information on potential cause-and-effect relationships.
Casual Research.
300
Identify the 4 QUALITATIVE data from the following description. * cost $4.95 * robust aroma * frothy appearance * serving cup 7 inches in height * strong taste * 12 ounces of latte * serving temperature 150ยบ F. * burgundy cup
* robust aroma * frothy appearance * strong taste * burgundy cup
300
Which of the following CANNOT be accepted as related work (3rd step of the analysis phase): Books / Internet queries / Professional studies / Newspaper and magazine reports / Theft
Internet queries
300
On the 1st step of the Analysis Phase, you can state your problem (though the step is TO DESCRIBE it) in any of these 3 forms:
Question, Complain or Requirement
400
He encouraged observation and experimentation with many cases before drawing any conclussions, and also recognized the critical importance of noting the failures of a theory as well as the successes.
Francis Bacon
400
The systematic and scientific approach to research in which the researcher MANIPULATES ONE OR MORE OF THE VARIABLES, and controls and measures any change in other variables.
Experimental Research.
400
Identify the 4 QUANTITATIVE data from the following description. * friendly demeanors * 68% on honor roll * positive school spirit * 672 students * 150 students accelerated in mathematics * civic minded * environmentalists * 394 girls, 278 boys
* 68% on honor roll * 672 students * 150 students accelerated in mathematics * 394 girls, 278 boys
400
The objective of this Phase is to propose a solution to achieve the task objective.
Hypothesis
400
The objective of the phase is to decide whether the objective of the task has been achieved
Validation.
500
What sets Galileo apart from Bacon and Descartes.
His use of experimentation to gather empirical data.
500
Studies conducted in a natural setting outside of a laboratory constitute...
Field Research.
500
Regarding observantion and measurement, what's the difference between Qualitative and Quantitative Data?
Quantitative can only by measured, Qualitative can be observed but not measured.
500
According to the Modern Scientific Method, a hypothesis can ever be complety ________
proved.
500
In which step of the Scientific Process do you design and conduct the experiments?
Synthesis Phase.
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