Question 1

Empirical approach refers to acquiring knowledge based on&#10;A) Theory&#10;B) Observation&#10;C) Intuition&#10;D) Agreement with others

Accepted Answer

The empirical approach to acquiring knowledge is based on observation and experimentation, rather than on theory, intuition, or agreement with others.

Question 2

The difference between empirical research and everyday observations is __________________.

Accepted Answer

EMPIRICAL RESEARCH IS PLANNED IN ADVANCE

Question 3

For an empirical research, the researcher plans&#10;A) What to observe&#10;B) Whom to observe&#10;C) How to observe&#10;D) When to observe&#10;E) Observations under particular circumstances&#10;F) All of the above

Accepted Answer

In empirical research, planning involves deciding on all aspects of the observation process, including what, whom, how, when to observe, and under what specific circumstances, to ensure comprehensive and accurate data collection.

Question 4

If the population being observed is large, the researcher&#10;A) Observes the entire population&#10;B) Observes a sample of the population&#10;C) Changes the research question&#10;D) Changes the observation plan

Accepted Answer

When the population is large, it is more practical and efficient to observe a sample of the population rather than the entire population. This allows for the collection of data that can be analyzed to make inferences about the entire population.

Question 5

What is a possible constraint of a research plan?&#10;A) Physical&#10;B) Ethical&#10;C) Legal&#10;D) Financial&#10;E) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed (Physical, Ethical, Legal, Financial) are possible constraints of a research plan. Each of these factors can limit the scope, methodology, or execution of research projects.

Question 6

Which term is NOT used to refer to individuals being observed?&#10;A) Subjects&#10;B) Participants&#10;C) Respondents&#10;D) Population

Accepted Answer

Population refers to the entire group of individuals or instances about whom the research is focused. The terms subjects, participants, and respondents are used to describe individuals being observed or involved in a study.

Question 7

Flawed research can be&#10;A) Interesting&#10;B) Helpful&#10;C) Misleading&#10;D) Vital

Accepted Answer

Flawed research can be misleading because it may provide incorrect or unreliable information, leading people to make decisions based on false premises.

Question 8

The term &#34;participants&#34; is used when individuals have consented to participate.

Accepted Answer

The term "participants" is often used to refer to individuals who have given their consent to be part of a study, experiment, or any form of research, indicating their active involvement and agreement to participate.

Question 9

Timing and circumstances of the observations are two things that will not affect the results.

Accepted Answer

THEY MAY AFFECT THE RESULTS

Question 10

The term __________________ is appropriate to use to refer to those who did not consent to observations such as animals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The term __________________ is appropriate to use...

Deck 1: The Empirical Approach to Knowledge