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What is the purpose of a research proposal?
What is the purpose of a research proposal?
To identify a research problem and outline the objectives and research questions.
Which of these is NOT a component of the research methodology?
Which of these is NOT a component of the research methodology?
Research can only produce new knowledge in the natural sciences.
Research can only produce new knowledge in the natural sciences.
False
What methods are included in research analysis?
What methods are included in research analysis?
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What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods?
What is the main difference between quantitative and qualitative research methods?
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What does the term 'research-based' imply?
What does the term 'research-based' imply?
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Research is a __________ and systematic search for pertinent information.
Research is a __________ and systematic search for pertinent information.
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What should a research problem contribute to?
What should a research problem contribute to?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Research Methodology
- Research is a scientific and systematic search for knowledge
- Research is a systematic and scientific investigation that produces new knowledge.
- Research must contribute to the body of knowledge within a certain academic discipline.
The Research Problem
- A research problem is a difficulty that researchers identify and aim to solve - it can be practical or theoretical.
- A research problem can stem from:
- A gap in the literature
- Conflicts in research results within the literature
- Real-life problems can also be sources of research problems, but solutions must contribute to the body of knowledge.
- Practical problems from the workplace, home, and community can be sources of research problems but must be supported by a literature review to prove their existence and show that the problem has yet to be solved.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of research methodology, focusing on the scientific and systematic approach to investigation in various academic disciplines. It delves into identifying research problems, their origins, and the importance of literature review in framing these problems. Test your understanding of essential concepts that underpin effective research practices.