RMD 201 ICE BREAKER

What is the most important characteristic of a good research problem?

• It is interesting to the researcher only

• It has already been answered

• It is clear, focused, and researchable

• It is complicated and challenging

Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of Chapter 1 in a research study?

• To analyze data results

• To present literature review summaries

• To introduce the problem, context, and rationale of the study

• To list all research tools used

Which part of Chapter 1 explains why the study is necessary and how it will benefit others?

• Scope and Delimitation

• Statement of the Problem

• Theoretical Framework

• Significance of the Study

In forming a research problem, what question helps define the time dimension?

• Who is involved?

• When will the study take place?

• Why is the study important?

• How will the data be collected?

What is the main difference between a quantitative and qualitative literature review?

• Quantitative uses opinion, qualitative uses numbers

• Quantitative is thematic, qualitative is statistical

• Quantitative focuses on data and statistics, qualitative explores meaning and context

• There is no difference

What section in Chapter 1 lists and defines the major variables of the study?

• Assumptions

• Definition of Terms

• Statement of the Problem

• Conceptual Framework

What type of hypothesis suggests no relationship between variables?

• Experimental hypothesis

• Alternative hypothesis

• Null hypothesis

• Research hypothesis

Which of the following sources is most reliable when conducting a literature review?

• Social media blogs

• Peer-reviewed journal articles

• Student opinion essays

• Wikipedia entries

What does the Scope and Delimitations section of Chapter 1 describe?

• The results of the study

• The findings in previous studies

• The study’s boundaries and limitations

• The benefits of the study

Why is synthesizing information in a literature review important?

• To avoid citations

• To memorize studies

• To explain how the literature connects to your research focus

• To summarize everything without critique