Research Methodology Quiz

Which among the following best describes the role of a conceptual framework in a research paper?

• Organizes citations chronologically

• Provides the timeline of the study

• Presents the researcher's theoretical foundation and variables

• Contains the conclusion of the research

A good statement of the problem must exhibit the following characteristics except:

• It is broad and vague

• It is researchable

• It is clear and concise

• It is significant to the field

In the IMRaD format, the 'Methodology' section primarily answers:

• What did the researcher find?

• How was the study conducted?

• Why is the topic relevant?

• What recommendations are proposed?

The significance of the study answers the question:

• What are the related studies?

• How was data analyzed?

• Who benefits from the study and why?

• What laws govern the topic?

Which of the following does not belong to the components of a complete research title?

• Population

• Action

• Funding

• Locale

The primary aim of the Review of Related Literature and Studies is to:

• Present survey results

• Replicate previous research

• Provide background and justify the study

• Describe the statistical tools used

Ethical research practice requires researchers to:

• Minimize citations

• Alter results for positive outcomes

• Maintain confidentiality of participants

• Ignore institutional protocols

What type of variable affects the outcome but is not manipulated?

• Independent

• Dependent

• Controlled

• Confounding

What part of the thesis provides a summary of the background, problem, and methodology in one paragraph?

• Acknowledgement

• Abstract

• Introduction

• Literature Review

The delimitation of the study refers to:

• Mistakes encountered in the research

• Scope chosen by the researcher

• External threats to validity

• Assumptions made by the author