Research Terminologies

What is the meaning of 'Abstract' in research?

• Summary of main points or key findings of a study

• A conclusion drawn from research findings

• A physical representation of data

• A detailed explanation of research methodology

Define 'Hypothesis' in the context of research.

• A hypothesis is a general statement that is not testable in research.

• A hypothesis is a proven fact in research.

• A hypothesis in research is a specific, testable prediction about what you expect to happen in a study.

• A hypothesis is a random guess without any basis in research.

Explain the term 'Literature Review' in research.

• A literature review is a summary of the author's opinions on a topic

• A literature review in research is a critical analysis of existing literature on a specific topic.

• A literature review is a collection of fictional stories related to a topic

• A literature review is a list of references used in a research paper

What does 'Methodology' refer to in a research study?

• Data analysis

• Random selection of participants

• Systematic process followed to conduct the research

• Hypothesis testing

Define 'Sample Size' in research.

• The margin of error in a sample in a study.

• The number of observations or individuals measured in a study.

• The range of values in a sample in a study.

• The average value of a sample in a study.

What is the significance of 'Validity' in research?

• Validity ensures the study is popular among researchers.

• Validity guarantees the study will have statistically significant results.

• Validity in research ensures that the study accurately measures or reflects the concept it is intended to measure.

• Validity is irrelevant in research.

Explain the term 'Reliability' as used in research.

• Reliability in research refers to the consistency and stability of a measurement tool or research study.

• Reliability in research is about the speed of conducting the study.

• Reliability in research refers to the accuracy of the data collected.

• Reliability in research means the research study is always correct.

Define 'Peer Review' in the context of research.

• Peer review in research involves evaluation of scholarly work by experts in the field before publication.

• Peer review refers to the review of products by customers before they are released to the market.

• Peer review is a process where students review each other's work in a classroom setting.

• Peer review involves self-assessment of one's own research work without external input.

What is meant by 'Primary Data' in research?

• Data collected directly from original sources for a specific research purpose.

• Data collected from secondary sources for a specific research purpose.

• Data collected from personal opinions for a specific research purpose.

• Data collected from online surveys for a specific research purpose.

Explain the term 'Secondary Data' in research.

• Secondary data is data collected by the researcher themselves

• Secondary data in research refers to data that has been collected by someone else or for a different purpose than the current research.

• Secondary data is only used in qualitative research

• Secondary data is always more reliable than primary data