Designing Research Methods: Part 2

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What is the purpose of the problem statement in a research project?

  • To explain the significance of the study.
  • To outline the concern that needs to be addressed. (correct)
  • To describe the research aim.
  • To detail the research methodology.

Which component is typically NOT included in the introduction section of a project proposal according to Dr. Fouad El-Shehabi?

  • Definition of variables
  • Rationale
  • Hypothesis
  • Research aim (correct)

What does a hypothesis testing in research involve?

  • Describing the significance of the study.
  • Detailing the data collection methods.
  • Outlining the concern that needs to be addressed.
  • Testing statements about the relationship between variables. (correct)

In research and statistics, what do null and alternative hypotheses represent?

<p>Opposing statements about the population parameters. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of variable differentiates between independent and dependent variables in research?

<p>Quantitative variable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a research problem statement?

<p>Identifying a gap in existing knowledge. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of study is best suited for examining the effect of a specific intervention on a particular outcome?

<p>Experimental study (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between a systematic review and a meta-analysis?

<p>The systematic review is concerned with qualitative data, while meta-analysis focuses on quantitative data. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of study would be most appropriate for investigating the relationship between pet ownership and happiness levels?

<p>Observational study (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an experimental study?

<p>Non-invasive data collection (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of study is used to examine the literature related to a specific research question in a standardized way?

<p>Systematic review (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes a meta-analysis study?

<p>It resembles a systematic review but is concerned with quantitative data. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of defining research objectives?

<p>To define the specific aspects of the research problem that will be examined (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'A' in SMART research objectives stand for?

<p>Achievable (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of SMART research objectives?

<p>Ambiguous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do research study types play in research design?

<p>They help researchers understand different research methodologies (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of research design, what is the significance of the example given in the text: 'To measure the response time of self-driving cars to pedestrians.'?

<p>It is a research objective (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of the 'M' in SMART research objectives?

<p>To measure the progress of the research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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