What is the first stage of the research process?

• Collect and analyze the data

• Develop and implement the research plan

• Report the findings

• Define the research problem

Which of the following is a simple statement of researchers’ intention and a crucial element of a research study?

• Research Hypothesis

• Research Objective

• Research Problem

In the formulation of the research problem the researcher needs to give a _________________

• Index

• Bibliography

• Title

• Hypothesis

Operationalization is the process of defining variables into measurable factors.

• True

• False

Which of the following types of research attempts to clarify why and how there is a relationship between two aspects of a situation or phenomenon?

• Exploratory Research

• Action Research

• Descriptive Research

• Diagnostic Research

The study in which the investigators attempt to find out after effect of intervention is known as:

• Ex-post Facto Research

• Historical Research

• Survey Research

Which among the following variables links the cause and effect relationship of Independent and Dependent Variable

• Moderating Variable

• Constant Variable

• Confounding Variable

Research that uses qualitative methods for one phase and quantitative methods for the next phase is known as:

• Action Research

• Mixed-Method Research

• Rational Research

A mental image that summarizes a set of similar observations, feelings, or ideas is called a

• Hypothesis

• Concept

• Construct

Variable that can be manipulated or controlled is ___________________

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable