Week 3 Research Methods

What is a research problem?

• The broad subject matter of a study

• An educational issue or concern addressed in research

• The major intent or objective of the study

• Specific questions the researcher wants to answer

Where is the research problem typically found in a research report?

• In the methodology section

• At the end of the literature review

• In the opening paragraphs of the study

• In the conclusion of the report

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for deciding if a problem can be researched?

• Access to participants and research sites

• Availability of time and resources

• Researcher's personal interest in the topic

• Possession of necessary research skills

What is the primary difference between quantitative and qualitative research problems?

• Quantitative problems are exploratory, qualitative are explanatory

• Quantitative problems are explanatory, qualitative are exploratory

• Quantitative problems use only numbers, qualitative use only words

• Quantitative problems are broad, qualitative are narrow

Which element is NOT typically included in a "statement of the problem" section?

• The educational topic

• Justification for the problem

• Deficiencies in past research

• Detailed methodology

What is a "narrative hook" in research writing?

• A statistical fact that supports the research problem

• A provocative question that introduces the topic

• The first sentence that draws the reader into the study

• A summary of the research findings

How can researchers justify the importance of their research problem?

• By citing only their personal experiences

• By referencing only statistical data

• By using evidence from literature, workplace, or personal experiences

• By focusing solely on the potential financial benefits of the study

What is the recommended order for presenting elements in a "statement of the problem" section?

• Topic, problem, justification, deficiencies, audience

• Problem, topic, justification, audience, deficiencies

• Justification, problem, topic, deficiencies, audience

• Audience, topic, problem, justification, deficiencies

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good research problem?

• It can only be studied using quantitative methods

• It is based solely on the researcher's personal interests

• It contributes to educational knowledge or practice

• It must be approved by a specific academic institution

What is meant by "deficiencies in the evidence" in a research problem statement?

• Lack of statistical data in previous studies

• Shortcomings or gaps in existing research or practice

• Errors in previous researchers' methodologies

• Absence of qualitative data in the field