WEEK TWO

Question 1

What are the components of a research report?

Answer 1

Title
Abstract
Introduction/Lit review
Methods
Results
Discussion
(Conclusions)
References

Question 2

What does the Title consist of?

Answer 2

• A good indication of how relevant the article is

- A good description of what the research is about

Question 3

Abstract tells us?

Answer 3

• Summarises the research report
• Includes background, research aim, findings and conclusion
• Can use it to see if it will answer your question

Question 4

Introduction tells us?

Answer 4

• What we need to know
• What we already know
• What research needs to be done
• What the study aims to do
• Review of the literature
• Significance of study
• Why study needed
• Why carried out the way it was
• Theoretical framework

Question 5

Methodology consists of?

Answer 5

• Research design(quantitative, qaulitative)
• Sample(participant) selection from population
• Procedure and data collection methods
• Data analysis

Question 6

What is Quantative Design?

Answer 6

Hypotheses

• Controlled
• Survey
• Random/convenience sample
• Variables measured by instruments or tools
• Reliability/validity of instruments
• Statistical analysis
• Objectivity

Question 7

What is Qualitative Design?

Answer 7

No numbers

• Focus on subjective information
• No control of phenomenon
• Focus on understanding complexity of people within -Context of their lives
• Naturally occurring conditions

Question 8

Results consists of?

Answer 8

• Results of statistical procedures (Quantitative)
• Summary of themes or concepts (Qualatative)
• Data and data analysis
• Significance
• Theme
• Tables and figures

Question 9

Discussion includes?

Answer 9

• A summary of key findings
• Comparisons of these findings with previous findings
• Speculation about reasons for results of the study
• Implications for practice
• Can include unexpected results

Question 10

Conclusions includes?

Answer 10

• New knowledge derieved from study
• Limitations
• Recomendations
• Consistency

Question 11

EXAM QUESTION

What 5 questions would be good to ask when evaluating the quality of your results?

Answer 11

1. Is the author:
   - A Well-known academic with many publications in peer reviewed journals
   - Attached to a university
   - Quoted by other scholars
2. Who is hosting the site?
   - Research institute, university or school
   - non-profit organisation
   - government body
3. Audience: is the page written for:
   - University students
   - School children
   - Potential purchasers
4. Currency
   - Is the site up to date
   - Check to see if their is a date on the site
   - If no date check to see if there are any broken links
5. Content
   - Evaluate the content of the pages to see if they make sense
   - Is evidence cited
   - Have they an obviously controversial focus