Research Methods and Investigation Evaluation

This video tutorial explains the IB MYP Individuals and Societies Task 1 exam, focusing on evaluating investigations, formulating research questions, and justifying their relevance. It covers effective research practices, data collection methods, and overcoming research challenges. The video emphasizes the importance of focusing on the process rather than just results and provides guidelines for creating clear and focused research questions.

What is the primary focus of the IBMYP Individuals and Societies Task 1 exam?

• Memorizing historical dates

• Writing an essay

• Evaluating an existing investigation

• Creating a new investigation

When evaluating an investigation, what should students focus on more?

• The popularity of the topic

• The length of the investigation

• The process of the investigation

• The results of the investigation

Which of the following is NOT a primary data collection method?

• Interviews

• Surveys

• Databases

• Experiments

Why is it important to use both primary and secondary sources in research?

• To make the research longer

• To avoid plagiarism

• To ensure a comprehensive understanding

• To impress the teacher

What is a key characteristic of a well-formulated research question?

• It should be easy to answer

• It should be specific and focused

• It should be based on a popular topic

• It should be broad and general

Which phrase is recommended to start a research question to ensure depth?

• Why is

• What is

• How does

• To what extent

What should be included when justifying the relevance of a research question?

• A detailed explanation of the research process

• A list of all possible sources

• Reasons why the question is worth investigating

• A summary of previous research

What is a common mistake students make when identifying research challenges?

• Overcoming challenges too easily

• Ignoring challenges altogether

• Choosing challenges that are too general

• Choosing challenges that are too specific

Which method is NOT typically used for recording data?

• Note-taking

• Video recording

• Painting

• Spreadsheets

What is the benefit of using recent sources in research?

• They are more interesting

• They are more credible

• They are easier to find

• They are less expensive