CONCEPTUALIZATION OF A RESEARCH PROBLEM Flashcards

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It involves gathering and analyzing information, data, and evidence to gain a better understanding of a topic or to test hypotheses.

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RESEARCH

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is a systematic and organized process of investigation that aims to discover new knowledge, answer questions, solve problems, or contribute to existing knowledge in a particular field or area of interest.

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RESEARCH

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Research can be conducted in various disciplines and can take many forms, including

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scientific experiments, surveys, interviews, observations, literature reviews, and more.

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is a systematic investigation of phenomena by gathering quantifiable data and performing statistical, mathematical, or computational techniques.

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QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

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is defined as a market research method that focuses on obtaining data through open-ended and conversational communication.

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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

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also referred to as pure or basic research, focuses on generating knowledge, regardless of its practical application.

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THEORETICAL RESEARCH

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is defined as a research method that describes the characteristics of the population or phenomenon studied.

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DESCRIPTIVE RESEARCH

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is a type of research design that seeks to solve a specific problem or provide innovative solutions to issues affecting an individual, group or society.

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APPLIED RESEARCH

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also known as basic research or pure research does not usually generate findings that have immediate applications in a practical level.

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FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH

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is a methodology approach that investigates research questions that have not previously been studied in depth.

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EXPLORATORY RESEARCH

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as the name implies, is applied to generate findings that are practically useful in reaching conclusions or decision-making.

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CONCLUSIVE RESEARCH

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is defined as the process of conducting research using surveys that researchers send to survey respondents.

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SURVEYS

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The purpose of this type of scientific research is to identify the relationship between two or more variables.

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CORRELATIONAL RESEARCH

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is a research approach that is used to generate an in-depth, multifaceted understanding of a complex issue in its real-life context. It is an established research design that is used extensively in a wide variety of disciplines, particularly in the social sciences.

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CASE STUDIES

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is the process of not only selecting a topic, but formulating a
defensible and re-searchable research problem; it is more than simply generating a list
of interesting topics

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CONCEPTUALIZATION

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STAGES OF RESEARCH

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1.ESTABLISH THE FOCUS OF THE STUDY
2.IDENTIFY RESEARCH GAPS
3.INVESTIGATE
4.TITLE FORMULATION

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-IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM
-IDENTIFY THE AVAILABLE REFERENCES
-IDENTIFY THE AVAILABLE RESPONDENTS
-IDENTIFY THE INSTRUDENT

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ESTABLISH THE FOCUS OF THE STUDY

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S-M-A-R-T

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SPECIFIC
MEASURABLE
ATTAINABLE
REALISTIC
TIME BOUND

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IDENTIFY THE RESEARCH GAP

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-TOPIC
-METHOD
-POPULATION

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INVESTIGATE

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-READ
-SEARCH
-INQUIRE
-DISCUSS

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TITLE FORMATION

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-GOAL
-VARIABLE
-RESPONDENTS
-LOCALE
-APA FORMAT

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The goal of the INTRODUCTION is to give the reader an

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overview of the literature in the field,
show the motivation for your study,
share what unique perspective your research adds.

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The Parts of the Introduction to a Research Paper

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-Topic Sentence
-Thesis Statement
-Conclusion Sentence

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simply states the main idea of your paper.

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TOPIC SENTENCE

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makes the main idea of your paper clear to the reader

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THESIS STATEMENT

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RESEARCH GAPS

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Evidence Gap;
Knowledge Gap;
Practical-Knowledge Gap;
Methodological Gap;
Empirical Gap; and
Theoretical Gap;
Population Gap

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occurs with a provocative exception arises if a new research finding contradicts widely accepted conclusions.

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EVIDENCE GAP

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is a common gap in the prior research.

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KNOWLEDGE GAP

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This kind of gap tends to be a discrepancy that
can motivate new research in this direction.

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PRACTICAL KNOWLEGE GAP

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is the type of gap that deals with the conflict that occurs due to the influence of methodology on research results.

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METHODOLOGICAL GAP

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is the type of gap that
deals with gaps in the prior research. This conflict deals with the research findings or
propositions need to be evaluated or empirically verified.

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EMPIRICAL GAP

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is the type of gap that deals with the gaps in theory with the prior research.

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THEOROTICAL GAP

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is a common gap recognized among researchers. There are always underserved populations that have been under-researched.

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POPULATION GAP

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One of the most important aspects of a thesis, dissertation or research paper is the correct formulation of the

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RESEARCH OBJECTIVE

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describes the main goal or the overarching purpose of your research project.

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES

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is usually formulated as a broad statement of the main goal of the research and can range in length from a single sentence to a short paragraph.

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GENERAL OBJECTIVES

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specify how your study will answer it. They divide your research aim into several smaller parts, each of which represents a key section of your research project.

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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES