Legal Research and Methodology Quiz

What is the first step in choosing a research area?

• Generate ideas

• Conduct interviews

• Write a research proposal

• Select a research team

Which of the following is NOT a method to generate ideas for research?

• Go through literature

• Conduct surveys

• Scan the media

• Look at past project titles

Which of the following is a criterion for appropriateness in a research topic?

• Does it fit the specifications set by examiners?

• Does it require minimal resources?

• Is it the most popular topic?

• Is it the easiest to research?

What is the purpose of the brainstorming technique?

• To come to a consensus on a topic

• To record suggestions and opinions

• To generate specific ideas and justifications

• To define the research problem

What is the Delphi technique primarily used for?

• To analyze data

• To write research proposals

• To generate consensus on a research topic

• To conduct literature reviews

What is a common research gap?

• Incomprehensiveness of the law

• Saturation of research topics

• Excessive funding

• Overabundance of literature

How should a research problem be expressed?

• As a complex theory

• As a lengthy document

• In a vague manner

• In a clear and straightforward manner

What is one importance of identifying a research problem?

• It allows for unlimited scope

• It eliminates the need for a literature review

• It sets the parameters of the study

• It guarantees funding

Which of the following is NOT a step in the brainstorming technique?

• Record all suggestions

• Review suggestions

• Define the topics chosen

• Conduct a survey

What should be included in the research diary?

• Literature summaries

• Personal opinions

• Specific ideas and justifications

• Financial records