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What section of the research proposal provides a summary of the project?
What section of the research proposal provides a summary of the project?
Which section would contain techniques used for data collection and analysis?
Which section would contain techniques used for data collection and analysis?
Where would you find comparisons of the study's findings to existing research?
Where would you find comparisons of the study's findings to existing research?
What might the Appendices of the research proposal include?
What might the Appendices of the research proposal include?
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Which of the following sections would provide background information and the problem statement?
Which of the following sections would provide background information and the problem statement?
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Which of the following best represents the first step in formulating a research problem?
Which of the following best represents the first step in formulating a research problem?
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What is a crucial consideration when selecting a research problem?
What is a crucial consideration when selecting a research problem?
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What is the primary purpose of formulating a research problem?
What is the primary purpose of formulating a research problem?
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What does a well-formulated research problem typically include?
What does a well-formulated research problem typically include?
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In the context of a research problem, how should the problem be expressed for clarity?
In the context of a research problem, how should the problem be expressed for clarity?
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Which of the following is NOT a consideration when selecting a research problem?
Which of the following is NOT a consideration when selecting a research problem?
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Which of the following describes the 'population' in a research problem?
Which of the following describes the 'population' in a research problem?
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How should the title of a research study be constructed?
How should the title of a research study be constructed?
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Which of the following elements is NOT part of a research problem?
Which of the following elements is NOT part of a research problem?
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What is a crucial step in the process of formulating a research problem?
What is a crucial step in the process of formulating a research problem?
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What is the purpose of using direct quotations in written work?
What is the purpose of using direct quotations in written work?
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Which of the following best describes paraphrasing?
Which of the following best describes paraphrasing?
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What information is typically included in an in-text citation?
What information is typically included in an in-text citation?
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Where can you find a complete version of a source used in your work?
Where can you find a complete version of a source used in your work?
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What does a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) provide?
What does a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) provide?
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What is a key characteristic of a well-formulated research problem?
What is a key characteristic of a well-formulated research problem?
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Which element is NOT essential when selecting a research problem?
Which element is NOT essential when selecting a research problem?
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What does the 'UTTER' model help researchers ensure?
What does the 'UTTER' model help researchers ensure?
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What is the primary purpose of a research title?
What is the primary purpose of a research title?
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Which statement best describes the aim of research?
Which statement best describes the aim of research?
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Study Notes
Research Title
- Must accurately reflect the study's content.
- Should be concise and use no more than 45 words.
Research Problem
- A statement of what you want to find out.
- Provides an explanation, description, identification, or prediction of an issue.
- A specific and debatable query about an issue that can be challenged, explored, or analyzed (researchable).
Formulating a Research Problem
- There should be a solution to the problem.
- The problem can be addressed using statistical methods.
- There are probable solutions that have not been tested yet.
- Can be stated as a declarative sentence or an interrogative form.
Elements of a Research Problem
- Aim of the study (Why?)
- Subject matter to be investigated (What?)
- Location
- Period of time for the study during which data are to be gathered
- Population (who are the respondents or participants)
Considerations in Selecting a Research Problem
- Interest: If you need a topic which does not greatly interest you, it could become extremely difficult to sustain the required motivation.
- Magnitude: Narrow the topic down to something manageable, specific, and clear.
Steps in Formulating the Research Problem
- Step 1: Identify a topic.
- Step 2: Discuss the topic.
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Step 3: Formulate:
- Raise a question.
- Formulate Objectives.
- Make sure the problem is researchable.
- Step 4: Double-check the problem's clarity and scope.
Guidelines for Research Title and Summary
- Research Title: Use words or phrases that describe or give a label to the research study.Summarize the content of the study.
- Guidelines: Use the fewest possible words to accurately describe the contents of the paper (e.g., 45 words).Example: "Actions of Antibiotics on Bacteria." The final date should summarize the results of the proposal.
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Description
This quiz covers the critical components of formulating a research problem, including its aim, subject matter, location, and participant demographics. Learn how to craft a researchable query that can be effectively addressed with statistical methods.
