Quantitative Research Question Development
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Which of the following questions is most suitable for quantitative research?

  • Is there a relationship between soil components and the shape of seeds? (correct)
  • Will the colors of the wall affect children's preference and engagement during playtime?
  • Do online materials enhance the performance of students?
  • What are the features of herbal plants in the province?

    • Which of the following best describes the development process for a research question?

  • A broad topic is trimmed down to make it more interesting.
  • Preliminary research helps trim down a broad topic to a more manageable question. (correct)
  • A specific question can be broadened to make the study more significant.
  • The research topic must be refined first before doing preliminary research.

    • Which of the following statements are characteristics of a good research title?

  • A short but accurate description of the content of the study. (correct)
  • It indicates all variables in the study. (correct)
  • All beginning letters of each word are capitalized.
  • Use abbreviations to shorten the number of characters.

    • Which of the following is the most common form of the research title?

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

    It refers to an issue that has not been fully addressed by previous studies.

    <p>Research gap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    It is a part of the research that expresses the context of the problem that will support the validity and rationale of the study.

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

    Which of the following is NOT true about the background of research?

    <p>It elaborates on the findings or information from the literature cited.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A good research question is:

    <p>Feasible, clear, significant, and ethical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Quantitative research problem dealt more with:

    <p>Precision and general explanation of phenomena</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following research questions is an example of correlational research?

    <p>What is the relationship between time spent on texting and spelling ability?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Quantitative Research Suitability

    • Quantitative research questions aim to measure or quantify variables systematically.
    • Suitable research question examples include those investigating relationships or effects, such as how wall colors affect children's play preferences, examining soil components' impact on seed shapes, assessing the effectiveness of online materials on student performance, or exploring features of herbal plants.

    Development Process for a Research Question

    • The research question development involves refining a broad topic to make it manageable.
    • Preliminary research plays a crucial role in narrowing down broad topics into specific questions.
    • A specific research question has the potential to be broadened for greater significance.

    Characteristics of a Good Research Title

    • A good research title provides a concise and accurate description of the study content.
    • Effective titles should avoid abbreviations that may confuse the reader.
    • The title should clearly indicate all variables involved in the research without excessive capitalization.

    Common Forms of Research Titles

    • Research titles can be structured as interrogative, declarative, question form, or phrases.
    • A declarative title is the most commonly used form in research publications.

    Research Concepts

    • A research problem identifies issues that have not been fully explored in previous studies.
    • The research topic establishes the main theme, while research questions seek specific inquiries.
    • A research gap denotes the void that the study aims to address.

    Contextual Elements in Research

    • The background of a research study articulates the problem context that supports its validity.
    • It includes an elaboration of findings from relevant literature and justifies the need for research.

    Misconceptions about Research Background

    • The background should not simply summarize literature but clarify how research questions are derived and establish the research gap.

    Qualities of Good Research Questions

    • A strong research question should be feasible, clear, significant, and ethical to ensure its validity and relevance.

    Focus Areas of Quantitative Research

    • Quantitative research emphasizes precision, general explanation, and specific problem analysis.
    • It illustrates trends and patterns within studied groups.

    Correlational Research Examples

    • Correlational research questions explore relationships between variables, such as assessing the connection between texting time and spelling ability.
    • Other examples include investigating the effectiveness of educational modalities and pre-online tutorials on student learning outcomes.

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    Description

    This quiz explores the principles of developing quantitative research questions. It covers suitable examples, the importance of preliminary research, and characteristics that make a good research title. Test your understanding of how to refine broad topics into specific, measurable questions.

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