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?

Opposing statements about the population parameters. Signup and view all the answers

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

Quantitative variable Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of a research problem statement?

Identifying a gap in existing knowledge. 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?

Experimental study Signup and view all the answers

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

The systematic review is concerned with qualitative data, while meta-analysis focuses on quantitative data. Signup and view all the answers

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

Observational study Signup and view all the answers

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

Non-invasive data collection 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?

Systematic review Signup and view all the answers

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

It resembles a systematic review but is concerned with quantitative data. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of defining research objectives?

To define the specific aspects of the research problem that will be examined Signup and view all the answers

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

Achievable Signup and view all the answers

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

Ambiguous Signup and view all the answers

What role do research study types play in research design?

They help researchers understand different research methodologies 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.'?

It is a research objective Signup and view all the answers

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

To measure the progress of the research Signup and view all the answers