UG Research methods

Question 1

What is a literature review?

Answer 1

An objective, critical summary of a published research literature relevant to a topic under consideration for research

Question 2

What is the purpose of a literature review?

Answer 2

To enable familiarity with current thinking and research on a particular topic.
May justify future research into a previously overlooked or understudied area.

Question 3

Why do we conduct research?

Answer 3

1. Answer practical questions
2. Make informed decisions
3. Want to change society
4. Seek to build basic knowledge

Question 4

What are the steps in the development of a research protocol?

Answer 4

1. Title
2. Background
3. Literature search
4. Research question
5. Hypothesis

Question 5

Why do we need rationale?

Answer 5

It is a brief explanation of why the research topic is worthy of study and may make a significant contribution to the body of already existing research.

Question 6

Describe SMART objectives

Answer 6

1. Specific - Precise research purpose
2. Measurable - When the outcome will be reached
3. Answerable - Planned outcome is attainable
4. Relevant - Clearly linking to the study as a whole
5. Transparent - Comprehensible and unambiguous