Overcoming Research Challenges

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A researcher is designing a study that requires specific equipment for data collection. What potential difficulty in conducting research does this relate to most directly?

Unavailability of respondents.
Funds are tight.
Communication problems.
Lacking instruments. (correct)

Which factor directly contributes to the difficulty of 'failure of respondents to remember data or give honest responses' in research?

The complexity and sensitivity of the research questions. (correct)
The researcher's lack of experience.
Insufficient funding for the research project.
The lack of available research instruments.

A researcher finds that most potential participants are unwilling to take part in their study. What primary difficulty does this situation exemplify?

Non-cooperation or refusal of respondents. (correct)
Unavailability of respondents.
Communication problems.
Incomplete documents and records.

How might `tight funds` most directly impact the validity and reliability of a research project?

By limiting the researcher's ability to access necessary resources and conduct thorough data collection, potentially leading to compromises in research design and execution. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In a research project, consistent issues arise due to the research team's inability to effectively convey the study's purpose and procedures to the participants. What critical difficulty is being manifested?

Communication problems. (A) Signup and view all the answers

A researcher discovers that crucial local data, essential for supporting their study's objectives, is unavailable. What type of challenge does this present?

No local data is available. (B) Signup and view all the answers

A study's findings are questioned because of doubts about the methods used to gather and interpret data. Which of the following challenges is most associated with this situation?

Unscientific data. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why might 'delayed or failure in returning questionnaires' significantly affect a research project?

It compromises the sample size and representativeness, affecting the validity of the study's conclusions. (A) Signup and view all the answers

A researcher needs to halt a study because they cannot locate enough eligible subjects within the required timeframe. Which difficulty is the researcher encountering?

Unavailability of respondents. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What potential consequence could arise from the challenge of dealing with `incomplete documents and records` in a research study?

It can reduce the reliability and accuracy of research findings, as well as skew the interpretation of results. (A) Signup and view all the answers

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Flashcards

Unavailability of respondents

Respondents are not available to participate in the research study.

Non-cooperation of respondents

Respondents refuse to cooperate or answer questions during the research.

Respondent memory failure

Respondents fail to accurately recall data or provide truthful answers, leading to inaccurate results.

Delayed questionnaire returns

Delays or failures in receiving completed questionnaires from respondents, hindering data collection.