Research Inquiry and Problem Identification Quiz

What does the background of the study explain?

• The methods used in the research

• The results of the research

• The context of the research

• The conclusion of the research

What is a research gap?

• A method of data collection

• An area that hasn’t been fully explored

• A type of research question

• A summary of the research findings

Which of the following is NOT a question that needs to be answered regarding the research gap?

• What is already known about the topic?

• What is the funding for the research?

• What is not known about the topic?

• Why do you need to address those gaps?

What type of research problem focuses on trends and patterns?

• Exploratory Research Problem

• Descriptive Research Problem

• Qualitative Research Problem

• Quantitative Research Problem

What is the purpose of research questions?

• To confuse the researcher

• To clarify and specify the research problem

• To summarize the research findings

• To provide entertainment

Which type of research question focuses on the reasons behind effects?

• Descriptive questions

• Causal questions

• Correlational questions

• Exploratory questions

What does the deductive approach in research involve?

• Focusing on qualitative data

• Ignoring existing theories

• Going from bigger ideas to smaller ideas

• Going from specific details to general ideas

Which characteristic is NOT important for good research questions?

• Complexity

• Significance

• Clarity

• Feasibility

What is the statement of the problem?

• A concise description of the issues to be addressed

• A list of research methods

• A summary of the literature review

• A detailed analysis of the research findings

What does the scope of a study define?

• The limitations of the study

• The conclusions drawn from the study

• The boundaries and parameters of the inquiry

• The funding sources for the research