Research Methodology Quiz

What are the three elements of a problem statement?

• The problem, method, and purpose

• The hypothesis, conclusion, and method

• The context, analysis, and results

• The literature review, variables, and conclusion

What is a research problem typically posed as?

• A hypothesis

• A statement

• A conclusion

• A question

What does a conceptual framework help researchers to do?

• Analyze data

• Write literature reviews

• Design their work

• Conduct experiments

What is the first step in creating a conceptual framework?

• Create a flow chart

• Write a narrative

• Conduct a literature review

• Revise the framework

What should a narrative in a conceptual framework explain?

• The variables influencing the research

• The conclusion of the study

• The results of the literature review

• The methodology of other studies

What is a research hypothesis?

• A summary of the literature review

• A prediction of the relationship between variables

• A statement of the problem

• A conclusion drawn from the research

Which of the following is NOT a hint for formulating a hypothesis?

• Avoid judgmental words

• Use generalities

• Read on the subject matter

• Define each term clearly

What should a problem statement address?

• The relevance of the research

• The literature review

• The conclusion of the study

• The methodology of the research

What is the purpose of delimitation in a study?

• To conduct a literature review

• To summarize the findings

• To set borders and limitations

• To broaden the scope of inquiry

What does a conceptual definition refer to?

• The research hypothesis

• The theoretical framework

• The operational meaning

• The dictionary meaning