MODULE 1 PART 1: The Nature of Inquiry: An Introduction to Quantitative Research (Overview of the Research)

Question 1

Who once said that, “Research is what I am doing when I do not know what I am doing.”

Answer 1

• German-American rocket scientist Wernher Von Braun

Question 2

Research can be either ___ or ___

Answer 2

• applied, basic

Question 3

We need to be aware that information ____ ____.

Answer 3

• constantly changes

Question 4

facts, knowledge, and learnings gained from research should be used and applied in its ____ ____ or shared with other disciplines.

Answer 4

• relative field

Question 5

The four (4) real aims of research are:

Answer 5

• Create new knowledge or information
• Utilize the new knowledge
• Validate existing knowledge
• Improve the researcher

Question 6

The knowledge that we have at present may be outdated. It is the responsibility of the researcher to gain new information about a certain topic.

Answer 6

• create new knowledge or information

Question 7

It is important that knowledge should not remain stagnant. Using the acquired knowledge could produce other facts. Learning can only be appreciated fully if it is used or applied.

Answer 7

• utilize new knowledge

Question 8

an established fact can be rendered outdated and is prone to be challenged. In order for this fact to become a reliable or credible, research should be done in order to validate its truthfulness.

Answer 8

• validate existing knowledge

Question 9

conducting research challenges the researcher to be creative, ethical and seek help from reputable individuals if s/he is having difficulty. Conducting research also makes the researcher contribute more for the well-being of others.

Answer 9

• improve the researcher