Lesson 3 - Obj, SOP, Scope and Delimitation Flashcards
describe what your research project intends to accomplish.
Research objectives
They should guide every step of the research process, including how you collect data, build your argument, and develop your conclusions.
Research objectives
broad statement that outlines the overall purpose or intention of the research.
Research Aim
often more conceptual and does not include specific, measurable details.
Research Aim
What is the difference between Research Objective and Research Aim
research aim is a general statement of the study’s purpose.
research objectives provide detailed, specific targets that, when achieved, contribute to fulfilling that aim
Research Aim vs Research Objective
example :
Research Aim - To examine the impact of technology on student learning outcomes in K-12 education.
Research Objective - To assess the use of educational technology in K-12 classrooms, including the types of devices and software employed
Research Objective (5)
clue : smart
Specific
Measurable
Achievable
Relevant
Time-based
How to write research aims and objectives
Step 1 : Decide on a general aim
Step 2 : Decide on specific objectives
Step 3 : Formulate your aims and objectives
___________ provides a foundation for understanding the research problem.
Theoretical framework
__________ help researchers identify relationships, make predictions, and generate hypotheses.
Theoretical framework
A visual representation of the key concepts, variables and their interrelationship within the study.
Conceptual framework
It helps researchers organize their ideas and understand how different factors or concepts are related to one another.
Conceptual framework
_________ explains why the research is important and how it contributes to the existing body of knowledge.
Significance of the Study
Key aspects of Significance of the study (4)
Academic contribution
Practical Implications
Policy relevance
Social or cultural impact
_______ defines the boundaries of what the research will cover. It specifies what will and will not be included.
Scope
____ are the factors that intentionally restrict the study’s focus.
Delimitation
Example of Scope and Delimitation
Example : For a study on “Factors Affecting Customer Satisfaction in a Single Fast Food Chain”:
Scope: The study will focus on one fast food chain, all its branches in a specific region, and customer satisfaction factors over a 12-month period.
Delimitation: The study will not consider the effects of external economic factors on customer satisfaction or the fast food industry’s impact on public health.
