Research Methodology

What is the purpose of a literature review in research?

• To predict future research outcomes

• To summarize and evaluate existing research on a specific topic.

• To showcase the researcher's writing skills

• To provide personal opinions on the topic

Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods.

• Qualitative research involves analyzing numerical data statistically.

• Qualitative research methods only use observations to draw conclusions.

• Quantitative research focuses on understanding human behavior through interviews.

• Qualitative research focuses on understanding human behavior, emotions, and experiences through methods like interviews and observations. Quantitative research involves collecting numerical data and analyzing it statistically to draw conclusions.

What is a research hypothesis and how is it formulated?

• A research hypothesis is formulated by identifying variables, specifying the relationship direction, and making a clear prediction about the outcome.

• A research hypothesis is randomly guessed without any prior knowledge.

• A research hypothesis does not involve making predictions.

• A research hypothesis is formulated by using only qualitative data.

Discuss the importance of sampling in research.

• Sampling in research is important for making studies more manageable, cost-effective, and allowing for generalization of findings to the larger population.

• Sampling is only necessary for small-scale studies

• Sampling leads to biased results

• Sampling is irrelevant in research

What are the key components of a research proposal?

• Survey, Experiment, Observation, Interview

• Purpose, Scope, Limitations, Findings

• Hypothesis, Variables, Results, Conclusion

• Title, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Research Design and Methods, Data Analysis, Timeline, Budget, References

Explain the concept of reliability and validity in research.

• Reliability is about consistency, while validity is about accuracy.

• Reliability refers to the truthfulness of data, while validity refers to the consistency of results.

• Reliability and validity are interchangeable terms in research.

• Reliability is about accuracy, while validity is about consistency.

What is the significance of data analysis in research?

• Data analysis is irrelevant in research

• Data analysis only complicates research findings

• Data analysis is only necessary for qualitative research

• Data analysis in research is crucial for interpreting results, identifying patterns, making informed decisions, and drawing meaningful conclusions.

Discuss the ethical considerations in research involving human subjects.

• Discussing informed consent, confidentiality, minimizing harm, privacy, benefits vs. risks, and voluntary participation.

• Sharing personal information without consent

• Ignoring participant feedback

• Discussing financial compensation for participation

What are the different types of research designs?

• Case study, Survey, Observational, Review

• Randomized control trial, Cohort study, Retrospective, Prospective

• Experimental, Correlational, Descriptive, Meta-analysis

• Qualitative, Quantitative, Longitudinal, Cross-sectional

Explain the process of peer review in research publication.

• The process involves randomly selecting papers for publication without evaluation.

• Authors can directly publish their research without any evaluation.

• Peer review is done by non-experts in the field.

• The process of peer review in research publication involves submitting a paper to a journal, experts evaluate it, provide feedback, and the editor decides on acceptance.