3rd Periodical Examination

Which of the following is a key characteristic of brainstorming for research topics?

• It only allows for group participation

• It encourages the generation of a variety of ideas

• It requires immediate evaluation of ideas

• It is only useful for narrowing down research topics

What does a research agenda help with in the brainstorming process?

• It provides a timeline for each research task

• It organizes ideas into manageable research topics

• It collects data for the research project

• It helps generate financial resources for the research

Which of the following would be an ideal starting point when brainstorming research topics?

• A clear research problem

• The research methodology

• A broad subject area or field of interest

• The survey questions

You and your classmates are brainstorming research topics. Which of the following actions would best help focus the discussion and make it productive?

• Set a clear objective or theme for the brainstorming session

• Allow participants to choose topics freely without any guidance

• Limit the discussion to only one idea at a time

• Postpone the brainstorming until all members have completed their assignments

In your class research agenda, you have a list of potential topics that need further exploration. What is the next step in analyzing these topics to move forward with a focused research plan?

• Rank the topics based on personal preference

• Conduct a literature review on each topic to check for existing research

• Ignore topics that seem too complicated

• Select the easiest topic to investigate

After brainstorming a list of possible research topics, how would you prioritize which one to develop into a full research plan?

• Choose the topic that seems the easiest to study

• Select a topic that aligns with course objectives, interests, and available resources

• Pick the topic with the highest potential for publication

• Choose a topic that has been discussed the most in class

What is the main purpose of formulating a statement of the research problem?

• To provide a solution to the research issue

• To define the research questions and guide the study

• To analyze data collected in the study

• To describe the results of the study

Which of the following components is typically included in the background of the problem section of a research paper?

• Detailed data analysis results

• A review of the existing literature and the context of the research problem

• The methodology used to collect data

• The definition of terms used in the study

In a research study, why is it important to define terms clearly in the Definition of Terms section?

• To show the conclusions of the study

• To ensure that readers understand key concepts and variables in the study

• To highlight the methodology used

• To discuss the limitations of the research

You are working on formulating a research problem for your study. Which of the following would be the most effective approach in identifying a research problem?

• Select a random issue from news articles and start investigating

• Review literature to find gaps in current knowledge or areas needing more research

• Focus only on what interests you personally without considering other factors

• Choose a problem that has been solved many times before