Session 2: The Research Process

How many stages of the research process did Kumar suggest?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is Kumar's first stage in the research process?

• DECIDING WHAT TO RESEARCH

• PLANNING A RESEARCH STUDY

• CONDUCTING A RESEARCH STUDY

• TIME TO PARTY

A research problem identifies your destination: it should tell you, your research supervisor, and your readers what you intend to research.

• This is part of planning a research study.

• This is part of formulating a research problem.

An extremely important feature of the research is the use of ____ methods.

• weird

• appropriate

• unusual

For any investigation, the selection of an appropriate ____ is crucial in enabling you to arrive at valid findings, comparisons, and conclusions.

• research design

• title

• font in your research paper

• attendance at lectures

Anything that becomes a means of collecting information for your study is called a ‘research tool’ or a ‘research instrument’, for example, observation forms, interview schedules, questionnaires, and interview guides.

• True

• False

In terms of research, what is your sample?

• The studies that have been conducted before.

• The people who will participate in your research.

Generally, a research proposal’s main function is to detail the operational plan for obtaining answers to your research questions.

• True

• False

Universities and other institutions always have exactly the same requirements regarding the style and content of a research proposal

• True

• False

A research proposal must tell you, your research supervisor, and a reviewer the following information about your study:

• What you are proposing to do.

• How do you plan to proceed?

• Why you have selected the proposed strategy.

• All of these points.