Lesson 1

Question 1

_____ may be defined as a purposive, systematic and scientific process of gathering, analyzing classifying, organizing, presenting and interpreting of data for the solution of a problem

Answer 1

Research

Question 2

Data that is in words rather in numbers.

Answer 2

qualitative reasearch

Question 3

The purpose of ________ is o understand and explore and give meaning to the way people bahave and act.

Answer 3

qualitative research

Question 4

It tenders to give meaning to people’s behavior rather than to prove a theory or to determine relationships between factors.

Answer 4

qualitative research

Question 5

roles of research

Answer 5

It is an inquiry process
It is a formal process of problem solving
It is a set of procedures and stages
It generates with a question or problem
Often it is iterative process

Question 6

characteristics of research

Answer 6

empirical, logical, cyclical, analytical, critical, replicability, methodical, researchable

Question 7

Research is based on direct experience or observation by the researcher. Research gathers new knowledge or data from primary or first-hand sources.

Answer 7

empirical

Question 8

Research is based on valid procedures and principles. The researcher elevates clear thinking and reasoning. He constantly strive to eliminate personal feeling and preferences.

Answer 8

logical

Question 9

Research starts with a problem and ends with a problem. Research is not expected to end when the research questions has already been answered.

Answer 9

cyclical

Question 10

Research utilizes proven analytical procedures in gathering data

Answer 10

analytical

Question 11

Before stating the conclusion, the researcher must make sure that all acceptable procedures in data gathering have been completely employed.

Answer 11

analytical

Question 12

Research exhibits careful and precise judgement.

Answer 12

critical

Question 13

The researcher seeks relevant information in articles. books and other sources, then develops an informed point of view. The research process develops answer through critical thinking and constant reflection.

Answer 13

critical

Question 14

obtaining consistent results across studies aimed at answering the same scientific question using new data or other new computational methods.

Answer 14

replicability

Question 15

the research design and procedures are replicated or repeated to enable the researcher to arrive at valid and conclusive results.

Answer 15

replicability

Question 16

research is conducted in a ______ manner without bias using systematic method and procedures.

Answer 16

methodical