Virtual Research Camp Day 1

What is research?

• a process of systematic inquiry that entails collection of data

• documentation of critical information

• analysis and interpretation of data/information

• All of the above

What is the final step in doing research?

• Define research problem

• Interpret and Report

• Formulate hypothesis

• Design research

A researcher working on discovering how to improve elementary school students’ test scores would be most likely characterized as conducting _____.

• basic research

• applied research

• observational research

• experimental research

A research problem should be SMART. All of the following choices are characteristics of a SMART research problem except

• specific

• magic

• relevant

• attainable

What is a hypothesis?

• a wild idea

• interpreted data

• set of procedures

• an educated guess

A remark, statement or comment based on something one has seen, heard or noticed.

• Gossip

• Hearsay

• Observation

• Comment

Which of the following is a reliable source of information?

• Facebook post of a colleague

• Information sent by your friend through the groupchat

• Scientific Journals and News

• Post of your favorite influencer/vlogger

This refers to a particular procedure or set of procedures applied in conducting a research or study.

• Introduction

• Methodology

• Findings, Results and Recommendations

• Review of Related Literature

Which of the following must be accomplished first when conducting a research study?

• Analyze narrative data for underlying themes

• Collect data

• Negotiate entry into the research site

• Interpret the data analysis

Using someone else's work to help you without their permission is:

• plagiarism

• research

• professional

• a friendly act