The research process involves i___, l___, a___, and a___ the information you need to support your research question, and then developing and expressing your ideas.

(a)  

(a)  

It is the very first step in writing a paper

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Selecting a Topic

Identify the main concepts or (a)   in your question.

Selecting a Topic

State your topic idea as a (a)   .

Selecting a Topic

Develop your topic by ____ the main concepts or keywords in your topic by looking them up in the appropriate ____ sources.

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What should you do if you are finding too much information and too many sources?

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What should you do if you are finding too little information?

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It illustrates what the study will do, which should reflect the statement of the problem.

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most essential component to the purpose of the study is introducing the ___ and ____ (if applicable) of your study.

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The researcher must be interested in the topic.

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The topic has not been investigated before.

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The number of subjects of the research should not be too large or too small.

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The results of the study should be of practical value to you and the significant others in the field.

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Even if the problem is in the area of specialization, the researcher may need guidance and advice from other people in the conduct of the research. He should conduct his study with detachment and objectivity.

(a)  

The researcher should be ready to invest all of his time and effort, not to mention sustained effort, to assure the completion of the study

(a)  

A research problem is said to be (a)   when it does not involve physical and psychological harm or damage to human beings or organizations.

The statement of the problem can be a combination of ____ and ____ questions.

(a)  

It is a type of research problems where the researcher is comparing 2 or more observations

(a)  

It is a type of research problems where it asks what is the relationship between 2 or more variables or factors under study; implies a correlational design

(a)  

is a clear, concise, declarative statement that provides direction to investigate the

variables under study.

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should be closely related to the statement of the problem and summarize what

you hope will be achieved by the study.

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states what you expect to achieve in general terms.

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break down the general objective into smaller, logically connected parts that systematically address the various aspects of the problem.

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It should specify exactly what you will do in each phase of your study, how, where, when, and for what purpose.

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It directs a researcher in the right direction.

(a)  

search and evaluation of the available literature in your given subject or chosen topic area.

(a)  

It is a single formal theory. When a study is designed around it, the theory is the primary means by which the research problem is understood and investigated.

(a)  

The connection between a theory and the problem is explained here

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It includes one or more formal theories (in part or whole) as well as other concepts and empirical findings from the literature.

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It is used to show relationships among these ideas and how they relate to the research study.

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It is are commonly seen in qualitative research in the social and behavioral sciences

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It is a set of concepts that explains the occurrence of a certain phenomenon.

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It is a statement of the relationship between two variables, one acting as the independent variable, the other as the dependent variable.

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It is assumed to be the “cause” of the problem

(a)  

It is the problem itself or the phenomenon being studied.

(a)  

It is a property that takes on different values; a characteristic that differs from one research to another

(a)  

considered as the cause or the variable that makes a difference in the dependent variable

(a)  

the one that is affected by the independent variable; considered as the effect or result

(a)  

The “what” is the (a)  

The “effect” is the (a)  

is the “assumed "effect" of

another variable. Usually, it is the problem itself.

(a)  

It is the “assumed cause" of a problem. It is an assumed reason for any "change" or variation in a dependent variable.

(a)  

This variable is sometimes treated as an "antecedent" variable (the variable before) and vice versa.

(a)  

a variable whose existence is inferred but that cannot be manipulated or controlled

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It is a factor that works “between” the dependent and independent variables.

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It can weaken/decrease or strengthen/increase the effect of the independent on the dependent variables.

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also called the “facilitating variable,” “moderator,” or a “control variable.”

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a variable that may or may not be controlled but has an effect on the research situation

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a factor or characteristic which is found before (ante) the independent variable. It is expected to influence the independent variable/s. It is usually irreversible.

(a)  

describes what contribution your study will make to the broad literature or set of broad educational problems upon completion.

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