WGU RESEARCH
FOUNDATIONS C224
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,Question 1
Research Literature
Correct Answer
the set of published research studies on a particular topic
Question 2
Abstract
Correct Answer
a brief summary of what is included in the article.
*provide a concise breakdown of article goals, methods, and tentative results.
Question 3
Understanding
Correct Answer
attempting to learn about and generate ideas about specific and unique phenomena.
*important in early stages of research
*little previously known
*without preconceived notions
*"discover" important factors
Question 4
Metacognition
Correct Answer
thinking about thinking
1.assess the task
2.evaluate strengths and weaknesses
3.plan an approach
4. apply strategies and monitor your performance
5. reflect and adjust as needed
Repeat the steps as a cycle.
Question 5
Description
Correct Answer
an attempt to describe the characteristics of a phenomenon.
*describing a phenomenon?
*documenting characteristics of phenomenon?
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, Question 6
Decriptive Research
Correct Answer
provide an accurate description or picture of the status or characteristics of a situation or phenomenon
*deeper level than description
1. randomly selected from defined population
2.determine the sample characteristics
3.infer the characteristics of the population based on the sample
Question 7
Explanation
Correct Answer
researchers attempt to show how and why a phenomenon operates as it does.
1.develop a theory about how and why the phenomenon operates as it does
2.identify the cause and effect relationships
Question 8
explanatory research
Correct Answer
testing hypotheses and theories that explain the functions of a phenomenon in detail
*strongest form of explanatory research for providing evidence of cause and effect
Question 9
Prediction
Correct Answer
forecast a phenomenon, wherin there is an association made between two points in a time
*can be made from research studies
Question 10
predictive research
Correct Answer
predict the future status of one or more dependent (or criterion) variables on the basis of one or more independent
(or predictor) variables
Question 11
influence
Correct Answer
attempting to apply research to make certain outcomes occur
*an objective which refers to the application of research knowledge to control various aspects of the world.
1.make something useful happen
2.checking a demonstration program to see if it works.
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FOUNDATIONS C224
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,Question 1
Research Literature
Correct Answer
the set of published research studies on a particular topic
Question 2
Abstract
Correct Answer
a brief summary of what is included in the article.
*provide a concise breakdown of article goals, methods, and tentative results.
Question 3
Understanding
Correct Answer
attempting to learn about and generate ideas about specific and unique phenomena.
*important in early stages of research
*little previously known
*without preconceived notions
*"discover" important factors
Question 4
Metacognition
Correct Answer
thinking about thinking
1.assess the task
2.evaluate strengths and weaknesses
3.plan an approach
4. apply strategies and monitor your performance
5. reflect and adjust as needed
Repeat the steps as a cycle.
Question 5
Description
Correct Answer
an attempt to describe the characteristics of a phenomenon.
*describing a phenomenon?
*documenting characteristics of phenomenon?
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, Question 6
Decriptive Research
Correct Answer
provide an accurate description or picture of the status or characteristics of a situation or phenomenon
*deeper level than description
1. randomly selected from defined population
2.determine the sample characteristics
3.infer the characteristics of the population based on the sample
Question 7
Explanation
Correct Answer
researchers attempt to show how and why a phenomenon operates as it does.
1.develop a theory about how and why the phenomenon operates as it does
2.identify the cause and effect relationships
Question 8
explanatory research
Correct Answer
testing hypotheses and theories that explain the functions of a phenomenon in detail
*strongest form of explanatory research for providing evidence of cause and effect
Question 9
Prediction
Correct Answer
forecast a phenomenon, wherin there is an association made between two points in a time
*can be made from research studies
Question 10
predictive research
Correct Answer
predict the future status of one or more dependent (or criterion) variables on the basis of one or more independent
(or predictor) variables
Question 11
influence
Correct Answer
attempting to apply research to make certain outcomes occur
*an objective which refers to the application of research knowledge to control various aspects of the world.
1.make something useful happen
2.checking a demonstration program to see if it works.
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