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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is the main focus of a research problem statement?

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

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

    <p>Non-invasive data collection</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</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.</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Achievable</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Ambiguous</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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