OVERVIEW OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS

Question 1

True or False. You may choose any methodology of your liking.

Answer 1

False. “the methodology that’s used comes from the research question, not from your personal preferences for one design or another.”
- Dr. Linda Crawford, Walden University

Question 2

It is a problem solving activity which applies scientific method in investigating the problem.

Answer 2

Research

Question 3

What are the basis of conclusions made from the research process?

Answer 3

empirical evidence or observed facts

Question 4

True or False. Research is an activity that is:
Systematic
Objective
Reproducible

Answer 4

True

Question 5

What is the 2 purpose of research?

Answer 5

a. generate new knowledge

b. validate existing knowledge

Question 6

STEPS IN CONDUCTING RESEARCH

Answer 6

1. Identify and define the research problem
2. Review related literature
3. Develop the conceptual framework
4. Revisit the research objectives and redefine the actual problem
5. Construct the research design
6. Design the tools for data collection
7. Design the plan for data analysis
8. Plan for the administrative aspects of the research
9. Collect the data
10. Process the collected data
11. Analyze the data
12. Write the research report
13. Disseminate the results
14. Utilize the results

Question 7

It explains either in the form of a figure, in narrative form, or both, the main variables being studied in the proposed research and how they are related to each other.

Answer 7

conceptual framework

Question 8

In food preparation it is the meal planning.

Answer 8

1-8. Planning for the

research activity

Question 9

In food preparation it is the marketing.

Answer 9

9. Data collection

Question 10

In food preparation it is the washing, paring,

slicing.

Answer 10

10. Data Processing

Question 11

In food preparation it is the cooking.

Answer 11

11. Data Analysis

Question 12

In food preparation it is the garnishing; plating.

Answer 12

12. Report writing

Question 13

In food preparation it is the serving.

Answer 13

13. Data

Dissemination

Question 14

In food preparation it is the eating.

Answer 14

14. Data Utilization

Question 15

SELECTING A RESEARCH TOPIC:

COMMONLY USED CRITERIA

Answer 15

a. Interest, background and qualification of the researcher
b. Relevance
c. Avoidance of Duplication
d. Feasibility
e. Applicability
f. Ethical Acceptability

Question 16

A ________ is an area of concern within the selected topic where there is a gap in knowledge. It provides the motivating factor for the research objectives to be answered in the research.

Answer 16

research problem

Question 17

They summarize what is/are to be achieved by the study. They reflect the questions the study wishes to answer.

Answer 17

research objectives

Question 18

They serve as the “steering wheel” of the whole research process, by providing direction regarding the rest of the steps of the research process. They are derived from the research problem.

Answer 18

research objectives

Question 19

It reflects the overall purpose of the project.

Answer 19

general objective

Question 20

They are statements regarding the specific questions expected to be answered in the study. They break up the general objective into smaller, logically connected parts.

Answer 20

specific objectives

Question 21

SPECIFIC ACTION VERBS

Answer 21

Determine
Compare
Compute
Describe

Question 22

NON-SPECIFIC ACTION VERBS

Answer 22

Appreciate
Understand
Explore
Dramatize

Question 23

Convincing others that the problem is important. Explaining what is not known about the problem hence the need for the proposed research.

Answer 23

Significance of the Research

Question 24

True or False. When justifying the significance of the research, it must follow an inverted triangle, starting with broad issues, then focusing on specific issues related to particular groups or settings to be studied in the proposed research.

Answer 24

True

Question 25

True or False. Research objectives must be realistic, without considering the constraints within local conditions and should be feasible.

Answer 25

False. For it to be realistic it must consider constraints.