For midterm

Question 1

using scientific procedures by searching again and again to find out the truth

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Investigation

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is the continual search for truth using the scientific method

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research

Question 3

it is the pursuit of the truth with the help of study, investigation, observation, comparison and or experimentation

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Research

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means to discuss

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Dissertation

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it is an academic activity laid down by the university for the partial fulfilment of MSD degree

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dissertation

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it is an exercise to train a PG student to plan execute, evaluate write and report a scientific project

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Dissertation

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it is an indepth study of a particular topic which contributes new information and knowledge in the field

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Disseration

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a formal often lengthy treatise or discourse expecially one written by a candidate for a masters degree

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Dissertation

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it is a pre-requisite or academic activity for acquiring a masters degree or doctorial

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Dissertation

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to find out the truth which is hidden and which has not been discovered yet

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Dissertation

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to contribute new knowledge to the existing one as the scientific knowledge develops in increments

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dissertation

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as a profession to conduct research in various aspects

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dissertation

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to solve an existing health problem

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Dissertation

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for thrill and enjoyment of discovering a new fact

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dissertation

Question 15

Categories of research

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empirical research and theoretical research
Basic research and Applied Research

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Types of empirical research.

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Observational research
Experimental Research

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it is usually considered to involve the search for knowledge without a defined goal of utility or specific purpose

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Basic or pure research

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It is problem oriented and is directed towards a defined and purposeful end

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Applied Research

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methods/techniques that are used for conducting research are termed as ?

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research methods or research techniques

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3 groups of research methods

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Collection of data
Statistical Techniques
Methods which are used to evaluate

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procedural steps in research

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Identify Problem
Literature Review
Plan research design
Determining sample size
write protocol
Ethical Committee approval
Pilot study and main study
Presentation & analysis of results
Hypothesis testing
Generalisation, interpretation
Report writing
Publication

Question 22

Selection of problem for investigation

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Identify Problem

Question 23

Selection of problem for investigation

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further exploration

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inexperienced seek opinion

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Senior

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Constructing

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essential starting point

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Modern electronic research

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Review literature

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Abstract collection held on CD ROMS

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Review literature

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Medline and psyclit database

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Review literature

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Role of systemic review grown recently

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Review Literature

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is the core of a research design and is probably the single most important decision

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Selection of research strategy

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example of research strategy

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Descriptive
analytical
experimental study