Nature of Inquiry and Research Flashcards
Research came from the French word ______
Recerchier
TRUE OR FALSE: Research is a systematic approach to answer research questions
TRUE
State the 5 Characteristics of a good Research and their meanings
- realistic (scientific approach)
- logical (logical reasoning)
- cyclical (starts with a problem and ends with a problem)
- replicable (can be replicated/repeated)
- objective (bias-free in analysis and interpretation)
TRUE OR FALSE: We do Research because we want to be committed with social responsibilities
TRUE
give 3 examples of functions of Research
- describes the situation/phenomenon through observation
- explains the complex issues and answer the questions WHYs and HOWs
- investigates the relationship between a phenomena of a context
Give the 5 errors in our ‘everyday life’ while conducting a Research?
Overgeneralization, Selective Observation, Premature closure, Halo effect and False Consensus
TRUE OR FALSE: Premature Closure is prior reputation to color one’s evaluation. IF FALSE, what is the right definition?
the act of making a judgement or reaching a decision
Premature Closure basically means _______
“jumping into conclusion”
The tendency to project one’s way of thinking onto other people which might create a _________ later on.
False Consensus, conflict
The systematic way/process of doing a Research
Scientific Method
TRUE OR FALSE: Analyzing and Interpreting the Data is the third step of Scientific Method. IF FALSE, what is the right and third step?
Form a hypothesis
“Sets of Principles”
Research Ethics/Ethical Principles
GIve 5 examples of Research Ethics
honesty, objectivity, integrity, carefulness, openness
A statement that goes far beyond what can be justified based on the data
Overgeneralization
Define Selective Observation
the examination process in a way that reinforces pre-existing thinking/values
