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This refers to a paper and pencil data gathering method wherein the subject or respondent completely answers a series of questions.
interview method
question and answer method
methodology
questionnaire
This refers to a particular procedure or set of procedures applied in conducting a research or study.
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Findings, Results and Recommendations
A remark, statement or comment based on something one has seen, heard or noticed.
Hearsay
Gossip
Observation
Noticed Actions
The extent of the area or subject matter that something deals with or to which it is relevant.
Limitation
Scope
Methodology
Literature
This refers to the information or content from different sources related to the topic.
Literature
Methodology
References
Sources
The sources you used on your research.
Sources
References
Literature
Results
It establishes the scope, context and significance of the research to be conducted. This also states the purpose why the study will be conducted.
Introduction
Review of Related Literature
Methodology
Results and Recommendations
A closing paragraph that summarizes the main points of your research and is intended for the readers to know why your research should matter to them after they read it.
Introduction
Conclusion
Results
Thesis Statement
Which of the following should not be a criterion for a good research project?
Demonstrates the abilities of the researcher
Is dependent on the completion of other projects
Demonstrates the integration of different fields of knowledge
Develops the skills of the researcher
The feasibility of a research study should be considered in light of:
Cost and time required to conduct the study
Access to gatekeepers and respondents
Potential ethical concerns
All of the above
Research that uses qualitative methods for one phase and quantitative methods for the next phase is known as
Action research
Mixed-method research
Quantitative research
Pragmatic research
One advantage of using a questionnaire is that:
Probe questions can be asked
Respondents can be put at ease
Interview bias can be avoided
Response rates are always high
The four stages of Research Method are Observation, ___________, Testing and Prediction
Simulation
Experiment
Hypothesis
Analytics
_______________ is tentative assumption made in order to draw out and test its logical or empirical consequences
Observation
Prediction
Testing
Hypothesis
____________ uses mathematics/logical reasoning to prove what you are proposing is definitely true
Theoretical Research
Empirical Research
Problem Statement Should be
Expressed in simple term
Capable of being solve
Clear and precise
All of the above
The first step of research process is ?
Sampling
Data Collection
Hypothesis Setting
Problem Identification
Which is not a type of research design?
Nominal
Descriptive
Exploratory
Experimental
Hypothesis should based on?
Research Problem
Research Design
Data Analysis
All of the above
Recording, editing, coding are the part of .........
Data Collection
Sampling
Data Analysis
None of the above
Which is the right sequence in report writing?
Introduction - Data collection- Conceptual framework
Introduction - Sampling- Conceptual framework
Introduction - Literature and hypothesis - Conceptual framework
All of the above
What is the purpose of research?
To increase understanding
To ensure ethical behaviour
To make use of questionnaires
To formulate a research proposal
Which of the following best defines a hypothesis
An explanation of a topic
A set of rules of conduct to be followed in research
A problem or statement to be investigated through research
A process used to select individuals to participate in research
Each member of the population has a chance of being selected as a participant of a study.
Non-probability Sampling
Probability Sampling
Define 'primary' data
Data collected from the internet
Data collected using other forms of media
Data collected through questionnaires, interviews and observations
Data not yet published
Define 'secondary' data
Data that is published
Data that you have collected yourself
Data collected using interviews and questionnaires
What are research designs?
The overall structure of your research
Using multi-methods to collect data
A way of measuring validity of your data collected
Your aims and objectives of research
What are the two types of research?
Qualitative and quantitative
Primary and secondary
Proposal and ethics
Structured and unstructured
Open and closed questions
Research designs: What do we mean by 'Comparative'?
Research that involves using a range of participants with different backgrounds, ages and genders from the overall population
To look at the effects of an independent variable on a dependent variable.
Measuring the same variables over a long period of time and requires greater resources than other types of research
Investigating a particular phenomenon (e.g. an individual or team) over a long period of time.
The researcher compares two or more things with the aim of discovering something about one or all of them.
A hypothesis is a
Law
Canon
postulate
supposition
When a researcher selects Berhampur City as a test marketing city for a new brand of laundry detergent, this is an example of a(n):
judgment sample.
convenience sample.
stratified random sample.
systematic sample.
A statement which research sets out to prove or disprove
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Variable
Instrument
2. In _____________ sampling the researcher selects every nth element from the sampling frame.
A. Cluster
B. Systematic
C. Simple random
D. Stratified
____________ is used to test relationships between quantitative variables. In other words, it’s a measure of how things are related
A. Regression
B. Correlation
C. Variance
D. Standard deviation
It is the process of choosing samples from a population.
Sample
Population
Sampling
Design
Basic research is ...........
Practical and descriptive
Client-driven
Expands current knowledge
Advancement of technology
A researcher divides the population of product users into three groups based on degree of use. If the researcher then draws a random sample from each user group independently, the researcher has created a ____ sample.
simple random
stratified
judgment
quota
What is the first problem of your research?
Statement of purpose
Research assumption
Conclusion
Statistical Tool
The first step in research .
Citing the documents
Copying sources
Listing the sources
Gathering sources
The ‘reliability’of a measure refers to the researcher asking:
Does it give consistent results?
Does it measure what it is supposed to measure?
Can the results be generalized?
Does it have face reliability?
Role of hypothesis is very important before _____.
Selection of problem
Data collection
Preparing research report
Drawn Conclusion
Why do you need to review the existing literature?
To make sure you have a long list of references
Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count
To help in your general studying
To find out what is already known about your area of interest
Research methodology refers to the specific approach the researcher takes to conducting a research project
TRUE
FALSE
The final step in the research process is analyzing your data.
TRUE
FALSE
Which of the following lists presents the sections of a RESEARCH REPORT in the correct order?
Title page, Abstract, Title, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, Appendices.
Title page, Title, Abstract, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References, Appendices.
Title page, Abstract, Title, Introduction, Method, Results, Conclusion, Discussion, References, Appendices.
Title page, Abstract, Title, Introduction, Method, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, Appendices, References.
The process of grouping data is
Editing
Classifying
Tabulating
Coding
In _____________ sampling the researcher selects every nth element from the sampling frame.
A. Cluster
B. Systematic
C. Simple random
It is known as the process of structuring techniques and strategies that help researchers answer their inquiry.
Research Blueprint
Research Design
Qualitive Inquiry
Research Techniques
What does the results section highlight?
The success of the study.
Outcome of data analysis.
Psychological interpretation of the statistical findings.
All of these.
1. The main purpose of research in education is to _________
a) To have personal growth of an individual
b) To have the basic knowledge of research,
c) To have job prospects of an individual
d) To get social status of an individual
