What is research?

• B. A systematic search for pertinent information on a specific topic/area

• C. A random collection of data

• A. A process of searching for information on any topic

• D. A casual inquiry into various subjects

What is research methodology?

• A. The specific procedures or techniques used to analyze data

• D. The process of writing research proposals

• B. The specific procedures or techniques used to identify, select, process, and analyze information about a topic

• C. The process of formulating research questions

Why do researchers conduct research?

• A. To get a research degree and benefits

• B. To face challenges in solving problems

• C. To get intellectual joy of doing creative work

• D. All of the above

What are the characteristics of a well-designed research?

• D. Unsystematic, illogical, empirical

• C. Replicable, subjective, biased

• B. Systematic, logical, empirical

• A. Random, illogical, subjective

What are the types of research based on application?

• B. Pure and applied research

• C. Qualitative and quantitative research

• A. Theoretical and practical research

• D. Descriptive and analytical research

What is the purpose of a research proposal?

• D. To prepare a manuscript for publication

• B. To present a plan for the research project

• A. To summarize the research findings

• C. To analyze data collected

What should be included in the problem statement of a research proposal?

• A. A brief description of the researcher's background

• B. A detailed literature review

• C. Analysis of major factors influencing the problem

• D. A list of potential solutions to the problem

What is the purpose of a pre-test in research?

• A. To finalize the research design

• C. To analyze the collected data

• B. To check the clarity of data collection instruments

• D. To write the research report

How should a budget be prepared for a research project?

• D. Use the work plan as a starting point without adjustments

• C. Present very detailed categories and amounts

• B. Specify resources needed for each activity in the work plan

• A. Include a contingency fund of 50%

What is the purpose of a work plan in a research project?

• C. To analyze data collected

• D. To write the research report

• A. To summarize the research findings

• B. To provide a visual outline of project operations