Module 1.1: Research Problem Matters Flashcards
Which of the following is not considered a good research question?
a. What features do most popular national parks have in common?
b. What factors have influenced population growth in the fastest growing
countries?
c. What effect do social media have on people’s minds?
d. What effects does daily use of Twitter have on the attention span of under16s?
c
All of these are ways to limit and narrow your research topic except..
a. by geographical area
b. by interest
c. by culture
d. by time frame
b
Which of the following is a strong thesis statement?
a. A healthy diet is important because it increases energy, prevents illness and promotes well-being in all people.
b. A healthy diet is important.
c. People should include eight servings of fruits and vegetables in their diet
everyday.
d. Bananas are one of the most nutritious foods on earth.
a
The first and most important step in any research is to identify and
delineate the research problem.
TRUE
Internet is the most useful and accessible source of information in
research.
FALSE
Arrange the following steps in formulating a research problem by numbering the
sentences from 1-5.
1. ______ Raise research questions
2. ______ Formulate objectives
3. ______ Dissect the broad area into sub-areas
4. ______ Identify a broad research area of your interest
5. ______ Select one of the sub-areas
4
5
2
1
3
These are materials from which the writer gathers ideas
and information.
Sources
It is the subject or issue that a researcher is interested in when conducting research.
Research Topic
It is a face-to-face survey method that is utilized when a specific target population is involved.
Targeted Survey Method
It is a sentence that expresses the main idea of a research paper.
Thesis Statement
It is a research instrument consisting of a series of questions in gathering information from the respondents.
Questionnaire
It is a process of systematic inquiry that entails collection of data; documentation of critical information; and analysis and interpretation of that data or information, in accordance with suitable methodologies.
Research Process
It is a statement about an area of concern, a condition to be improved, a difficulty to be eliminated, or a troubling question that exists in scholarly literature for meaningful understanding and deliberate investigation.
Research Problem
It is an answerable inquiry into a specific concern or issue.
Research Question
These are specific statements that define measurable outcomes to achieve the desired outcome.
Research Objectives
