Surveying for Favorite Fruits: Author's Purpose

Read about research methodology, then work out why the author wrote it.

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Research methodology is a way of finding out information and answering questions.

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Slow down. The first answer that pops up isn't always the right one.

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Research methodology is a way of finding out information and answering questions. It includes the methods and techniques used to collect data. For example, if you want to know which type of fruit is the favorite among your classmates, you could use a survey. First, you would create a list of fruits and then ask your classmates to choose their favorite. After collecting the answers, you can analyze the data by counting how many people chose each fruit. This helps you understand which fruit is the most popular.

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Research methodology helps people gather facts, test ideas, and make decisions based on evidence. It can be used in science experiments, surveys, and even when writing reports on different topics.

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Why did the author most likely write this passage?

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Authors use examples to explain their ideas. Which sentence from the passage gives an example?

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