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Identify three of the common restrictions when performing a research project:
No support of authority, non-popular topic, unknown concept.
Ethical issues, legal prohibitions, bad environmental conditions
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-What is a Mixed investigation?
A study that avoids using surveys or experiments.
An investigation that relies purely on personal opinions and feelings.
A research method that only focuses on numbers and statistics.
combines multiple methods, experiments or surveys
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-What is “Exploratory type of research”?
Research that focuses on predicting future trends based on past data
type of research that classifies elements and characteristics of a subject
It is undertaken when few or no previous studies exist.
explains why or how something happens by analyzing different factors
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-Mention some restrictions when performing research
No financing, not available, technology, legal prohibitions, ethical issues
An excess of advanced technology.
Having too many sources of funding.
Too much support from experts.
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-What is “Analytical type of research”?
descriptive approach to suggest or explain why or how something is happenin
used to predict future outcomes based on past data.
A study conducted when there is little or no prior research on a topic
A study focused on collecting numerical data through experiments and survey
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-What is “Predictive type of research”?
speculate intelligently on future possibilities, based on close analysis
A research method used to describe and classify elements of a subject.
explains why or how something happens by analyzing different factors
A study conducted when there is little or no prior research on a topic
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-What is Epistemology?
“the study of knowledge” or “justified belief”.
The study of ethical dilemmas in research methodology
A branch of science that focuses on medical research.
A philosophical approach to classifying scientific disciplines
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-What is a “Descriptive type of research”?
identify and classify the characteristics of the subject, number of days lo
speculates on future possibilities based on cause-and-effect analysis
investigates the causes and relationships behind a phenomenon
A research method focused on discovering new ideas when there is little
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the relationships that a variable form with other variables and with the research, they are classified like:
Dependent, independent, strange, mediation or moderation
Dependent, independent, strange, controllable, or uncontrollable
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To consider any research justified must answer all the following points:
False
True
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-What is Methodology?
A collection of historical theories about science and research
A set of laws that regulate scientific discoveries.
Every approach and perspective involved in the research process
The process of developing new technologies for scientific experiments
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-What is Science?
A method used exclusively for developing new engineering solutions
The practical application of knowledge to create new technologies
Science is the pursuit of knowledge for its own sake.
A set of rules and regulations governing scientific experiments
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According to Kerlinger (1975), there are some criteria to formulate a research problem:
observable/ variables/ unanswered/delimited
unanswered/ variables/ rare/ easy to solve
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Legal and ethical conditions and enough financing are the only factors to consider in the viability of a research projec
False
True
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Can you explain what Qualitative is with your own words?..
focuses only on written descriptions
Measuring, collecting and analyzing numerical data.
Examining and reflecting on research subject, values, attitudes, perception
study complex social behaviors without numerical analysis
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there are different ways to read texts: Local, global, elaborative, and critical reading.
True
False
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Mention the ways in which research can be approached:
qualitative/quantitative, basic/applied, deductive/inductive
mixed, deductive/inductive, positivistic
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-Name the difference between a Dependent and Independent Variable.
independent variable control and effect, and dependent variable cause
The dependent variable controls the independent variable.
Both variables are always the same and do not affect each other.
independent variable control and cause, and dependent variable effect
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-Look for an example to explain to someone else what is qualitative..
Like calculating the speed of a moving car.
Like measuring the height of a building in meters.
Like interviews, observation and group discussions.
Like count the number of sheep on a farm or measure something.
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-Name the main characteristics of a Scientific Article
Contains only personal opinions without evidence.
Lacks any visual elements like tables or graphs.
Uses slang and informal language.
formal appearance with tables, graphs, and diagrams.
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The word science comes from the Latin word episteme, which means
True
False
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Generally, a research topic must be attractive, new or with a new approach, accessible, and useful.
False
True
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-Look for an example to explain to someone else what is quantitative..
Like listing the types of music you like to listen to.
Like count the number of sheep on a farm or measure something.
Like sharing your feelings about a movie or a book.
Like interviews, observation and group discussions.
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-Can you explain what Quantitative is with your own words?..
study complex social behaviors without numerical analysis
Measuring, collecting and analyzing numerical data.
personal opinions and observations without using data.
people's feelings, perceptions, and experiences in depth
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Biology, metaphysics, calculus, arithmetic, and chemistry belong to __________.
science of discovery
science of review
practical science
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Steps of the research: idea conception, (objectives, questions and hypothesis), framework, strategy, data and report
True
False
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When you are formulating a hypothesis, you must include variables and a measurable o testable scenario.
True
False
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-What is a “Topic”?
The initial idea.
The list of sources used in a project.
The final conclusion of an investigation.
A detailed explanation of a research study.
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When particular situations are used to make or infer broad general ideas, we apply this research approach:
Deductive / Inductive
Quantitative / Qualitative
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______ refers to acquiring knowledge systematically and ____________ is the application of this __________ knowledge
Science/ technology/ empirical
Science/ technology/ scientific
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-What is “The research problem”?
An unrelated issue that does not require investigation.
The final solution to the research study.
A summary of the results obtained in the investigation.
The materialization of the topic of interest.
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The _________ is an explanation of a phenomenon, while the ______ is what you infer logically.
hypothesis / prediction
prediction / hypothesis
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There are important recommendations and strategies to identify and extract information for your research.
False
True
