This is for a introduction to research course

Before beginning research, it is important to understand what it is, how it works, and the purpose of your research. Please answer the following questions:

16. Research is______________________________

a. Searching again and again

b. All of the responses

c. Finding solution to any problem

d. Working in a scientific way to search for truth of any problem

17. The research process in qualitative research includes all these steps EXCEPT

a. Collecting the data, analyzing, interpreting and reporting

b. Specifying a purpose, formulating research question and testing hypothesis

c. Reviewing literature

d. Defining a problem and establishing objective

18. Which of the following is the FIRST STEP in starting the research process?

a. Survey of related literature

b. Searching for solutions to the problem

c. Identification or defining a problem

d. None of the responses

19. Research whose primary purpose is to explain why events occur and to build, elaborate, extend or test theory is:

a. Exploratory research

b. Descriptive research

c. None of the responses

d. Explanatory research