RESEARCH METHODS FOR THE BEHAVIORAL
SCIENCES COMPREHENSIVE SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ Method of Intuition.
Answer: Information is accepted as true because it 'feels right,'
relying on hunches and instinct to answer questions.
◉ Method of Authority.
Answer: Finding answers by seeking out an authority on the subject,
either by consulting an expert or reading their works.
◉ Method of Faith.
Answer: Accepting information given by an authority figure based
on complete trust, often seen in children's trust in parents or
religious beliefs.
◉ Rational Method.
Answer: Involves seeking answers by logical reasoning, starting with
known facts or assumptions to reach a conclusion.
◉ Empirical Method.
,Answer: Attempts to answer questions by direct observation or
personal experience, based on the philosophy that all knowledge is
acquired through the senses.
◉ Scientific Method.
Answer: An approach to acquiring knowledge that involves
formulating specific questions and systematically finding answers.
◉ Process of Generalization.
Answer: An automatic human response known as induction, where a
general conclusion is reached based on a few specific examples.
◉ Inductive Reasoning.
Answer: Involves reaching a general conclusion based on specific
examples, such as concluding all green apples are sour after tasting
several.
◉ Variables.
Answer: Factors associated with observations that can influence the
outcomes of studies, such as pain and swearing.
◉ Hypothesis.
Answer: A statement that describes or explains a relationship
between or among variables.
,◉ Prediction.
Answer: A specific situation or event that can be observed and
measured, derived from a hypothesis.
◉ Deduction.
Answer: The logical process of making specific deductions from a
general (universal) statement.
◉ Replication.
Answer: Repetition of observation that allows verification of
findings.
◉ Pseudoscience.
Answer: A system of ideas presented as science but lacking essential
components of scientific research.
◉ Quantitative Research.
Answer: Research that examines variables that typically vary in
quantity (size, magnitude, duration, or amount).
◉ Qualitative Research.
, Answer: Research that produces narrative reports, involving careful
observation and interaction with participants.
◉ Participants.
Answer: Individuals who take part in a research study, typically
human.
◉ Subjects.
Answer: Nonhuman individuals involved in a research study.
◉ Empirical Methods.
Answer: Data-driven methods, such as experiments.
◉ Non-empirical Methods.
Answer: Methods based on authority or intuition.
◉ Basic Research.
Answer: Research that advances general knowledge.
◉ Applied Research.
Answer: Research that solves specific, practical problems.
SCIENCES COMPREHENSIVE SOLVED
QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ANSWERS
◉ Method of Intuition.
Answer: Information is accepted as true because it 'feels right,'
relying on hunches and instinct to answer questions.
◉ Method of Authority.
Answer: Finding answers by seeking out an authority on the subject,
either by consulting an expert or reading their works.
◉ Method of Faith.
Answer: Accepting information given by an authority figure based
on complete trust, often seen in children's trust in parents or
religious beliefs.
◉ Rational Method.
Answer: Involves seeking answers by logical reasoning, starting with
known facts or assumptions to reach a conclusion.
◉ Empirical Method.
,Answer: Attempts to answer questions by direct observation or
personal experience, based on the philosophy that all knowledge is
acquired through the senses.
◉ Scientific Method.
Answer: An approach to acquiring knowledge that involves
formulating specific questions and systematically finding answers.
◉ Process of Generalization.
Answer: An automatic human response known as induction, where a
general conclusion is reached based on a few specific examples.
◉ Inductive Reasoning.
Answer: Involves reaching a general conclusion based on specific
examples, such as concluding all green apples are sour after tasting
several.
◉ Variables.
Answer: Factors associated with observations that can influence the
outcomes of studies, such as pain and swearing.
◉ Hypothesis.
Answer: A statement that describes or explains a relationship
between or among variables.
,◉ Prediction.
Answer: A specific situation or event that can be observed and
measured, derived from a hypothesis.
◉ Deduction.
Answer: The logical process of making specific deductions from a
general (universal) statement.
◉ Replication.
Answer: Repetition of observation that allows verification of
findings.
◉ Pseudoscience.
Answer: A system of ideas presented as science but lacking essential
components of scientific research.
◉ Quantitative Research.
Answer: Research that examines variables that typically vary in
quantity (size, magnitude, duration, or amount).
◉ Qualitative Research.
, Answer: Research that produces narrative reports, involving careful
observation and interaction with participants.
◉ Participants.
Answer: Individuals who take part in a research study, typically
human.
◉ Subjects.
Answer: Nonhuman individuals involved in a research study.
◉ Empirical Methods.
Answer: Data-driven methods, such as experiments.
◉ Non-empirical Methods.
Answer: Methods based on authority or intuition.
◉ Basic Research.
Answer: Research that advances general knowledge.
◉ Applied Research.
Answer: Research that solves specific, practical problems.
