LESSON 4 FORMULATING RESEARCH QUESTIONS AND HYPOTHESIS

Question 1

Is a straightforward, concise, and well-thought-out inquiry that leads an investigation or research study

Answer 1

Research Questions

Question 2

Characteristics of Research Questions

Clear with define scope and boundary

Answer 2

Specific

Question 3

Characteristics of Research Questions

Aligned with overall goal of the research

Answer 3

Relevance

Question 4

Characteristics of Research Questions

Realistic and attainable

Answer 4

Feasible

Question 5

Characteristics of Research Questions

Encourage detail exploration

Answer 5

Open-Ended

Question 6

Characteristics of Research Questions

Based on quantitative design

Answer 6

Empirical

Question 7

Characteristics of Research Questions

Grounded and supported in theory and literature

Answer 7

Linked to theory and literature

Question 8

Is a specific statement or proposition that can be tested and that tries to predict a relationship between variables in the study

Answer 8

Hypothesis

Question 9

Components of Hypothesis

A precise, concise hypothesis states the expected link or effect between variables.

Answer 9

Statement

Question 10

Components of Hypothesis

Identify hypothesis variables. IV and DV are usually present.

Answer 10

Statement

Question 11

Components of Hypothesis

For relationship hypotheses, state the expected direction (positive, negative, or no effect).

Answer 11

Direction

Question 12

Components of Hypothesis

The hypothesis specifies the link or consequence being tested.

Answer 12

Specific

Question 13

Components of Hypothesis

Empirical research must test hypotheses. Testing conditions are set.

Answer 13

Testable

Question 14

Components of Hypothesis

A hypothesis should be built to be disproven if evidence does not support it.

Answer 14

Falsifiable

Question 15

Components of Hypothesis

Prior observations, theory, or literature review inform the hypothesis.

Answer 15

Empirical