Chapter 4: Experimental Method

Question 1

This refers to a question that a researcher wants to answer or a problem that a researcher wants to solve.

Answer 1

Research problem.

Question 2

This is a specific issue, difficulty, contradiction, or gap in knowledge that you will aim to address in your research.

Answer 2

Research problem.

Question 3

The first step of the research process, and the most challenging and difficult phase.

Answer 3

Research problem.

Question 4

This introduces the reader to the importance of the topic being studied.

Answer 4

Purpose (of research problem).

Question 5

The reader is oriented to the significance of the study and the research questions or hypotheses to follow.

Answer 5

Purpose (of research problem).

Question 6

This places the problem into a particular context.

Answer 6

Purpose (of research problem).

Question 7

This provides the framework for reporting the results and indicates what is probably necessary to conduct the study and explain how the findings will present this information.

Answer 7

Purpose (of research problem).

Question 8

This depends on the researcher’s knowledge, skills, interest, expertise, motivation, and creativity with respect to the subject chosen.

Answer 8

Selection of research problem.

Question 9

The ________ _______ is an area of concern where there is a gap in the knowledge base.

Answer 9

Research problem.

Question 10

Eleven (11) common sources of a research problem.

Answer 10

1. Personal experience.
2. Practical experience.
3. Critical appraisal of literature.
4. Previous research.
5. Existing theories.
6. Social issues.
7. Brainstorming.
8. Intuition.
9. Folklores.
10. Exposure to the field situation.
11. Consultation with experts.

Question 11

Common source of research problem; this refers to the day to day experience of the researcher.

Answer 11

Personal experience.

Question 12

Common source of research problem; examples of this include clinical experience and OJT experience.

Answer 12

Practical experience.

Question 13

Common source of research problem; this refers to books, articles, summaries of clinical issues relating to the subject of interest.

Answer 13

Critical appraisal of literature.

Question 14

Common source of research problem; this is when the research problem is suggested based on the shortcomings of previous research.

Answer 14

Previous research.

Question 15

Common source of research problem; this is when part or parts of a theory are subjected to testing.

Answer 15

Existing theories.

Question 16

Common source of research problems; examples of this include social concerns or controversial social issues.

Answer 16

Social issues.

Question 17

Common source of research problem; this refers to intensified discussions among interested people of the profession.

Answer 17

Brainstorming.

Question 18

Common source of research problem; this refers to how a reflective mind can be a good source of ideas and knowledge.

Answer 18

Intuition.

Question 19

Common source of research problem; this refers to common beliefs that could be right or wrong.

Answer 19

Folklores.

Question 20

Common source of research problem; this refers to when researchers are exposed to a variety of experiences in the field that generates plenty of ideas.

Answer 20

Exposure to field situations.

Question 21

Common source of research problems; this is when experts who are believed to have sound experience of their respective field suggest a significant problem to be studied.

Answer 21

Consultations with experts.

Question 22

This refers to the question that you are trying to find the answer to for your project.

Answer 22

Problem statement.

Question 23

The problem/problem statement has two (2) parts, which are?

Answer 23

1. An independent variable.
2. The effect on the independent variable on a dependent variable.