Research Methodology Concepts

The video tutorial outlines the research process, starting with identifying and formulating a research problem, followed by conducting a literature review to avoid duplication and gain insights. It then discusses formulating hypotheses as testable statements and identifying variables, including dependent, independent, and extraneous variables. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of following these steps for a smooth research process.

What is the primary purpose of following a sequence of steps in the research process?

• To make the research more complex

• To ensure the research is completed quickly

• To guarantee the research is error-free

• To facilitate smooth progress of the research

Which of the following is NOT a type of question that helps in identifying a research problem?

• What is the nature of the phenomenon?

• How much time will the research take?

• What events cause a given phenomenon?

• What are the relationships between observed phenomena?

What should be considered when choosing a research problem?

• The availability of online resources

• Whether it has been investigated before

• The popularity of the topic

• The ease of conducting the research

Why is a literature review important in the research process?

• It guarantees funding for the research

• It provides guidance and suggestions for further research

• It helps in duplicating previous research

• It ensures the research is published

How does a literature review help in selecting variables for a study?

• By highlighting conceptually important variables

• By suggesting new variables not previously considered

• By providing a list of all possible variables

• By identifying variables that are irrelevant

What is a hypothesis in the context of research?

• A detailed explanation of the research problem

• A testable statement showing a relationship between variables

• A summary of the literature review

• A random guess about the research outcome

What is the significance of formulating a hypothesis before data collection?

• It ensures the data collection is faster

• It prevents bias in the research

• It allows for data collection to be skipped

• It guarantees the research will be published

Which type of variable is manipulated to observe its effect on another variable?

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Extraneous variable

• Controlled variable

What is the role of an extraneous variable in research?

• It is controlled to prevent unwanted effects

• It is the main focus of the research

• It is the variable that is manipulated

• It is the variable being measured

Which of the following is an example of a dependent variable?

• Reward in a study on retention

• Teenage behavior in a study on domestic violence

• Socioeconomic status in a demographic study

• Types of fertilizer in a study on plant growth