Exploring Research Fundamentals

What is a research problem?

• A research problem is a general topic of interest.

• A research problem is a solution to an existing issue.

• A research problem is a specific issue or gap in knowledge that a researcher seeks to address.

• A research problem is a summary of previous studies.

How do you identify a research problem?

• Choosing a random topic without research

• Ignoring feedback from peers

• Focusing solely on popular trends

• Identify a research problem by reviewing literature, considering personal interests, consulting with others, and formulating specific, significant questions.

What are the key components of a literature review?

• Key components of a literature review include identification of literature, summary of findings, analysis of strengths and weaknesses, and synthesis of information.

• List of unrelated articles

• Detailed biography of the researcher

• Overview of the author

What techniques can be used to conduct a literature review?

• Techniques include systematic searching, citation tracking, thematic analysis, and critical appraisal.

• Social media analysis

• Personal opinion surveys

• Random sampling of articles

How do you evaluate the credibility of sources in a literature review?

• Focus solely on the length of the publication

• Consider only the author's popularity

• Ignore the publication date and citations

• Evaluate the author's qualifications, publication reputation, date, citations, and objectivity.

What is the purpose of analyzing research findings?

• To present findings without interpretation.

• The purpose of analyzing research findings is to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.

• To collect data without any analysis.

• To summarize data without drawing conclusions.

What methods can be used to analyze qualitative data?

• Thematic analysis, content analysis, grounded theory, narrative analysis, framework analysis.

• Statistical analysis

• Regression analysis

• Machine learning algorithms

What methods can be used to analyze quantitative data?

• Qualitative interviews

• Focus group discussions

• Content analysis

• Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, regression analysis, multivariate analysis.

What are some common ethical considerations in research?

• Informed consent, confidentiality, minimizing harm, integrity in data reporting, fairness in subject selection.

• Ignoring participant feedback

• Using unverified sources for information

• Data manipulation for desired outcomes

Why is informed consent important in research?

• Informed consent is important in research because it respects participants' autonomy and ensures they are fully aware of the study's risks and benefits.

• Informed consent is only necessary for medical research.

• Informed consent is a formality that can be ignored.

• Participants do not need to understand the study's purpose.