Lesson 2: Research Process And Ethics

Question 1

5 Characteristics of Research

Answer 1

1. Controlled
2. Rigorous
3. Systematic
4. Valid
5. Empirical

Question 2

Research is ______ and manipulated to understand the relationship between two or more variables.

Answer 2

Controlled

Question 3

Research follows stringent procedures to find out the answers to questions that are relevant and appropriate in nature.

Answer 3

Rigorous

Question 4

Research is ______ as it follows a step by step procedure to answer research questions.

Answer 4

Systematic

Question 5

Data are correct and verifiable by the researcher and eventually, by the readers of the research work.

Answer 5

Valid

Question 6

Research must be totally based on hard evidence gathered from observations and real-life experiences.

Answer 6

Empirical

Question 7

3 phases of the research process

Answer 7

Phase 1. Research Proposal
Phase 2. Research Activities
Phase 3. Written Content

Question 8

• identifying the general study area
• choosing a research topic
• formulating plans and methodology

Answer 8

Phase 1: Research Proposal

Question 9

• data collection
• data analysis

Answer 9

Phase 2 : Research Activities

Question 10

• writing a conclusion
• sharing a publication

Answer 10

Phase 3 : Written Content

Question 11

8 Principles in Research Ethics

Answer 11

1. Honesty
2. Objectivity
3. Prudence
4. Responsible Publication
5. Confidentiality
6. Respect for Intellectual Property
7. Social Responsibility
8. Anti-Discrimination

Question 12

Researchers must not falsify and distort the data to deceive the public.

Answer 12

Honesty

Question 13

Researchers should remove any form of bias in all stages of research.

Answer 13

Objectivity

Question 14

Researchers must be careful in evaluating their own work.

Answer 14

Prudence

Question 15

Researchers must publish their results and share it to other people for the sake of science and the pursuit of knowledge.

Answer 15

Responsible Publication

Question 16

Researchers must save and secure confidential information of anyone involved in the research project, especially the respondents for their target samples.

Answer 16

Confidentiality

Question 17

Researchers must respect patents, copyright rights, and other forms of intellectual property.

Answer 17

Respect for Intellectual Property

Question 18

Researchers must conduct research studies that could be beneficial to the entire society.

Answer 18

Social Responsibility

Question 19

Researchers must avoid discrimination against any form of social labels.

Answer 19

Anti-Discrimination

Question 20

Researchers must honestly present information on data, results, research methods and procedures, and status of work.

Answer 20

Honesty

Question 21

All observations and data collected must not be changed in any way to agree with the wants of the researchers.

Answer 21

Objectivity

Question 22

It is an endless cycle. It does not stop when the results are published and shared to the rest of the community.

Answer 22

The Research Process