Module 1: Nature of Inquiry and Research

Question 1

truth based on observations and experiments on theories

Answer 1

empirical

Question 2

orderly, following a sequence of procedures based on valid principles

Answer 2

systematic

Question 3

all variables except those tested are kept constant

Answer 3

controlled

Question 4

guess to the problem, a search for facts or answers to questions or problems

Answer 4

employs hypothesis

Question 5

procedures on search or gather data from historical, descriptive, or case study

Answer 5

analytical

Question 6

unbiased, logical. logically based on real-life situations

Answer 6

objective

Question 7

requires own examination or original data from the study for it to be completed

Answer 7

original work

Question 8

from cycle, there is pattern, starts with a problem and then end with a problem

Answer 8

cyclical

Question 9

exhibits careful and precise judgement

Answer 9

critical

Question 10

processes involved in research

Answer 10

• Formulate a Problem
• RRL
• Formulating a Hypothesis
• Research Design
• Collecting Data
• Analysis of the Data
• Interpretation or Presentation of Data

Question 11

for responsible conduct of research which educates and monitors researchers to ensure high standards

Answer 11

Ethics of a Research (Guidelines)

Question 12

Ethical Codes and Policies on Research

Answer 12

honesty, objectivity, integrity, carefulness, openness, confidentiality, responsible publication, social responsibility, respect colleagues, non-discrimination, legality, respect of intellectual property, human subject, informed consent, competence, animal care

Question 13

maintain all communication, the date should be true

Answer 13

honesty

Question 14

avoid biases on experimental design, data analysis and other aspects of research

Answer 14

objectivity

Question 15

keep promises and agreements, word of honor

Answer 15

integrity

Question 16

avoid careless errors

Answer 16

carefulness

Question 17

share data, results, ideas, and truths, open for criticism

Answer 17

Openness

Question 18

protecting confidential information

Answer 18

confidentiality

Question 19

Avoid duplicating publications

Answer 19

responsible publication

Question 20

treat all peers fairly

Answer 20

respect colleagues

Question 21

Strike to promote social good, avoid social harm

Answer 21

Social Responsibility

Question 22

avoid discrimination on colleagues, races, sex

Answer 22

Non-discrimination

Question 23

Be informed in way relevant laws and institutional governmental policies

Answer 23

Legality

Question 24

giving proper acknowledgement or credit to all the researchers

Answer 24

respect of intellectual property

Question 25

human subject

Answer 25

human lives

Question 26

informing the criteria for choosing your participants

Answer 26

informed consent

Question 27

maintain and improve your own professional competence and expertise

Answer 27

competence

Question 28

show proper respect for animals for using them in your study

Answer 28

animal care

Question 29

organized investigation and study of materials and sources to create facts and reach new inferences.

Answer 29

research

Question 30

purely direct application but increasing the nature of understanding the problem

Answer 30

basic research

Question 31

type of research that needs an answer to a specific question

Answer 31

applied research