Res - LT # 1-KNOWLEDGE CHECK

Which of the following are valid purposes of research? Select that apply

Solving practical problems

Expanding existing knowledge

Quantitative research uses numbers and statistics to answer questions.

t or f

True

Basic research is always done to solve a real-world problem immediately.

t or f

False

A good thesis statement for a tourism and hospitality paper should be: 

Specific (focusing on a particular aspect of the field)

Research writing should  avoid following a logical structure

t or f

False

You have the freedom designing  your own questionnaires related to your research objectives 

t or f

false

Creswell's and Moxley’s views highlight research as a rigid, linear process.

t or f

False

A hotel manager using guest feedback to improve front-desk service is conducting action research.

t or f

true

The following types of research falls under qualitative research

Case study

Phemenological research

Action  Research

The primary purpose of the introduction section in a research paper is to establish the context for the research and its importance.

t or f

true

Qualitative research is used to understand people’s opinions, feelings, and experiences.

t or f

true

What is the primary purpose of a thesis statement in an academic research paper?

To clearly state the main argument or point of your paper.

Descriptive research only explains what is happening without trying to change anything.

t or f

True

Ideally, an introduction should always be written first 

t or f

False

A researcher collecting reviews each season over a 3-year period is conducting longitudinal research.

t or f

true

Understanding emerging trends in tourist preferences is a suitable application of exploratory research in the hospitality industry.

t or f

true

Every research paper should have a clear purpose, whether it’s to inform, argue, analyze, or persuade

t or f

true