basic research

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What is the scientific method?

A systematic way of learning about the world and answering questions, typically involving a series of defined steps.

What are the six steps of the scientific method?

1. Problem/Question 2. Background Research 3. Hypothesis/Research Question 4. Collect Data 5. Data Analysis 6. Conclusion.

What is a hypothesis?

A statement of prediction, an educated guess about the possible outcome of research.

What is secondary research?

Also known as literature review or background research, it involves summarizing existing information relevant to your research topic.

What is the importance of a literature review?

It demonstrates broad understanding, summarizes main viewpoints, and justifies the value of the research.

What are peer-reviewed sources?

Articles written by experts in a field and reviewed for accuracy by other experts, common in scholarly journals.

What is plagiarism?

Presenting another person's ideas or words as your own without proper acknowledgment.

How can you avoid plagiarism?

By accurately citing sources, paraphrasing correctly, and using quotation marks for direct quotes.

What is the difference between reliability and validity in research?

Reliability is the consistency of a measure, while validity is the accuracy of the measure.

What is quantitative research?

Research that aims to explain phenomena by collecting numerical data analyzed with statistical methods.

What is qualitative research?

Research that seeks to understand why and how people behave, providing in-depth information about human behavior.

What is a closed question?

A question that can be answered with a single word or a short phrase.

What is an open question?

A question designed to receive a long answer and encourage detailed response.

What is sampling in research?

The process of selecting units from a population to study in order to generalize findings.

What is the difference between population and sample?

Population is the whole group you want to generalize about, while a sample is a subset of that population.

What is random sampling?

A sampling method where each member of the population has an equal chance of being selected.

What is response rate?

The percentage of people who respond to a survey, calculated by dividing the number of responses by the sample size.

What is response bias?

The tendency of participants to answer questions inaccurately or untruthfully, often to conform to social norms.

What does the term 'anonymity' refer to in research?

A condition where the identity of individual subjects is not known to researchers.

What are the main components of a research article?

Title, Authors, Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, References.

What is a mind map?

A visual representation used to organize information and show relationships between concepts.

What are the different types of sampling methods?

Common types of sampling methods include random sampling, stratified sampling, systematic sampling, and convenience sampling.

What is a reference in research?

A reference in research is a citation of a source that provides evidence or support for claims made in the research.

Why is it important to include references in a research paper?

Including references is important to give credit to original authors, enable readers to locate sources, and enhance the credibility of the research.

What are common formats for citing references?

Common formats for citing references include APA, MLA, and Chicago styles.