Brainstorming for Research Topics

Question 1

Inquiry

Answer 1

It is a question which you ask to get some information. It is the process of asking about or investigating something to find out more about it.

Question 2

Investigation

Answer 2

It is a proper inquiry or efficient study.

Question 3

Immersion

Answer 3

It is the process of learning a skill by using nothing else but that skill. It is the fact of becoming completely involved in something.

Question 4

Research Study

Answer 4

Research is like exploring things to come up with the best idea/s to respond to the needs of society.

Question 5

Concept

Answer 5

It is a conceptual representation abstract objects, or abilities that make up the fundamental building blocks of thoughts and beliefs

Question 6

Research

Answer 6

Is an investigation or experimentation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of new facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws. It is also a practice of collecting information about a particular subject.

Question 7

Research

Answer 7

It provides the best solution to some of the world problems and also enhance the knowledge of the researchers. It can give explanations to certain questions stated in the research problem. Through the explanations, it serves as a tool for building knowledge and for facilitating new learning.

Question 8

Research

Answer 8

It also introduces new ideas, helps the researchers identify problems and appropriate solutions in new ways and provide new framework to guide thinking and action. It informs action, proves a theory and contributes to develop knowledge in a field or study. Therefore, it understands various issues and increases public awareness.

Question 9

Qualitative Research

Answer 9

Involves processes, feelings, and motives (the why’s and the how’s) and produce in-depth and holistic data

Question 10

Qualitative Research

Answer 10

Usually concerned with generating hypothesis from data rather than testing a hypothesis

Question 11

Qualitative Research

Answer 11

Uses either unstructured or semi-structured instruments

Question 12

Qualitative Research

Answer 12

Uses small sample sizes chosen purposely

Question 13

Qualitative Research

Answer 13

Has high validity

Question 14

Qualitative Research

Answer 14

Used to gain greater understanding of individual differences in terms of feelings, motives and experiences

Question 15

Qualitative Research

Answer 15

Uses more flexible processes

Question 16

Qualitative Research

Answer 16

Methods include field research, case study and secondary analysis

Question 17

Quantitative Research

Answer 17

Aims to characterize trends and patterns

Question 18

Quantitative Research

Answer 18

Usually starts with neither a theory nor hypothesis about the relationship between two or more variables

Question 19

Quantitative Research

Answer 19

Uses structured research instruments like questionnaires or schedules

Question 20

Quantitative Research

Answer 20

Uses large sample sizes that are representatives of the population

Question 21

Quantitative Research

Answer 21

Has high output replicability

Question 22

Quantitative Research

Answer 22

Used to gain greater understanding of group similarities

Question 23

Quantitative Research

Answer 23

Uses structured processes

Question 24

Quantitative Research

Answer 24

Methods include census, survey, experiments and secondary analysis

Question 25

Inquiry

Answer 25

Is a method that has the aim of extending knowledge, undertaking doubt, or solving a problem. A theory of inquiry is an interpretation of the various types of inquiry and action of the ways that each type of inquiry attains its aim.

Question 26

Preparing for research

Answer 26

1. Focus
2. Decide on topic
3. Understand the problem
4. Decide on the problem.

Question 27

Focus

Answer 27

An ill-structured problem demands consideration of diverse perspectives.

Question 28

Decide on a topic

Answer 28

Think-aloud, asks probing questions, monitors and encourages participants to decide a topic.

Question 29

Understanding the problem

Answer 29

This will include clarifications of misconceptions and possibilities.

Question 30

Design on the problem

Answer 30

This is the final stage done to address problems within manageable scales and extend their learning pathways.

Question 31

Brainstorming

Answer 31

Is a way of inquiring ideas that will help you to develop concepts and focusing techniques by asking questions and knowing the interests of the persons involved in the said issues. The potential ideas can be visualized for interpretations.

Question 32

Things that to be considered before starting the research activity:

Answer 32

1. A problem that is most interesting to you
2. Existing problems in the class/school/campus which one may want to solve
3. Existing needs of the community or society
4. Area of interest, specialization or event from related fields
5. Prevailing theories and philosophy

Question 33

Criteria in Choosing a Research Topic:

Answer 33

1. It should be something new or different from what has already been written about.
2. It must be original.
3. It should be significant to the field of study or discipline.
4. It must necessarily arouse intellectual curiosity.
5. It should be of researcher’s interest.
6. It should be a modest one for a beginner to be carried out within a limited period of time.
7. It should be clear, not ambiguous.
8. It should be specific, not general.
9. It should consider the training and personal qualifications of the researcher.
10. It should consider the availability of data involved in the study and the methods and techniques to be employed in gathering them.
11. It should consider the availability of effective instruments for gathering the data and their treatment.
12. It should consider the financial capacity of the researcher to support the project.
13. It should consider the time factor involved in the undertaking.