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jon_i

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which of the following are true statements about what research means? (Choose all that apply.) Research:
 
  a. and experiment are synonymous terms.
  b. has specific protocols and steps to follow.
  c. helps us know about new situations and concepts.
  d. proves the true reality of a situation.

Question 2

Which of the following are true statements about basic research? (Choose all that apply.) Basic research:
 
  a. cannot be generalized.
  b. has no implications for practice.
  c. is often conducted with animals.
  d. is the pursuit of knowledge for knowledge's sake.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C
Research has specific protocols and steps to follow.
Research helps us know about new situations and concepts.
Experiments are only one form of one kind of research (quantitative).
Although people tend to think research can prove something, it really only supports an idea or hypothesis.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D
Animals are often used in basic research.
Basic research pursues knowledge for its own sake.
Basic research can be generalized to appropriate populations if it has been conducted correctly.
There are implications for practice coming out of basic research; they are just not directly applied.


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