Formulating research objectives and questions

What do you want to learn from watching this video?

Why does it important to refer to relevant theories related to your study?

• Theories provide a structured way to approach a topic, helping to organize and analyze the information.

• Theories offer a foundation upon which new research can be built

• Theories enable a deeper critical evaluation of the literature by comparing different theoretical perspectives

• By referencing well-established theories, you can show how your study contributes to or challenges existing knowledge, enhancing the study’s credibility

Which of the following is important to construct a good statement of problem?

• It should focus on a particular issue or question, avoiding overly broad or vague statements.

• The problem should be researchable in which it involves empirical investigation

• The problem should address an important gap in knowledge or practice

• The problem should align with the overall objectives of the study and guide the formulation of research questions or hypotheses

When do you need a hypothesis in your study/research?

• A hypothesis is typically included in a research study when the research is designed to test a relationship or a causal effect between variables.

• A hypothesis is needed to investigate why a phenomenon happens

• A hypothesis is required when there is no predictions to be tested through data collection and analysis.

• A hypothesis is included in a research that investigate a phenomenon without knowing what to expect

Why does qualitative research do not need hypothesis?