Research methodology part 3

Questions and Answers

The research design in which the investigator studies the life experiences of individuals in their life-world is called

Grounded theory

Ethnography

phenomenology (correct)

ethology

One of the main purposes of conducting a review of the literature prior to conducting the research project is to:

To help select an appropriate sample size.

To prevent duplication of research.

To determine existing knowledge of the topic (correct)

To discover a data collecting instrument that has been used many times before.

A Conceptual Framework in research-

Is a plan which the researcher formulates to guide the whole research.

Describes how the researcher develops and explores the concepts and constructs in the study.

Aligns the variables under study and manipulates them to bring meaning to the concepts

Defines the relevant variables in the study and maps out how they might relate to each other. (correct)

Gender, age, religion and blood group are measured at?

Nominal scale of measurement Signup and view all the answers

Which form of reasoning is the process of drawing a specific conclusion from a set of premises

Deductive reasoning Signup and view all the answers

Which research process steps may be noted in an article’s abstract?

Research question Signup and view all the answers

Qualitative research is an approach to structuring knowledge that utilizes methods of inquiry that emphasize

Subjectivity and the meaning of the experience to the individual. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a good research question?

students with higher levels of self-efficacy will demonstrate more active job searching behaviors Signup and view all the answers

A variable that is presumed to cause a change in another variable is called:

an independent variable Signup and view all the answers

The Literature Review in research helps the researcher to do all of the following except:

Identify a research problem and develop or refine research questions Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Research Design

Biographical research design involves studying the life experiences of individuals in their life-world.

Literature Review

A literature review is conducted prior to a research project to identify gaps in existing knowledge, avoid duplication, and refine research questions.

Conceptual Framework

A conceptual framework is used in research to organize and structure knowledge.

Levels of Measurement

Gender, age, religion, and blood group are measured at the nominal level.

Logic and Reasoning

Deductive reasoning is the process of drawing a specific conclusion from a set of premises.

Research Process

An article's abstract may include the research problem, methodology, main findings, and conclusions.

Qualitative Research

Qualitative research is an approach that structures knowledge using methods of inquiry emphasizing subjective experiences, context, and meaning.

Research Questions

A good research question is specific, focused, and testable.

Variables

An independent variable is presumed to cause a change in another variable.

Literature Review (Limitations)

The literature review does not involve data collection or data analysis.