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Which term is often used interchangeably with 'research design' but may have slightly different meanings depending on the writer?
Which term is often used interchangeably with 'research design' but may have slightly different meanings depending on the writer?
- Research question
- Research methodology (correct)
- Quantitative research study
- Research variables
What do some writers use the term 'methodology' to describe?
What do some writers use the term 'methodology' to describe?
- The research question being investigated
- The process of conducting and writing the initial research paper
- The tools used for data collection (correct)
- The research variables used in the study
Which section of a research paper do many researchers consider to be the most important?
Which section of a research paper do many researchers consider to be the most important?
- Research variables section
- Research question section
- Research methodology section (correct)
- Quantitative research study section
What should be done before writing the methodology or research methodology section of a research paper?
What should be done before writing the methodology or research methodology section of a research paper?
What should researchers focus on after identifying and classifying the key research variables?
What should researchers focus on after identifying and classifying the key research variables?
Which section of a research paper explains the extent to which the research area will be explored and specifies the parameters within which the study will be operating?
Which section of a research paper explains the extent to which the research area will be explored and specifies the parameters within which the study will be operating?
What are the conditions beyond the control of the researcher that may cause restrictions and make the conclusion not generalizable to other situations or contexts?
What are the conditions beyond the control of the researcher that may cause restrictions and make the conclusion not generalizable to other situations or contexts?
Which term refers to the characteristics that limit the scope and describe the boundaries of the study, such as sample size, geographical location, or population traits?
Which term refers to the characteristics that limit the scope and describe the boundaries of the study, such as sample size, geographical location, or population traits?
What are the conditions that the researcher purposely controls and are the limits beyond the concern of the study?
What are the conditions that the researcher purposely controls and are the limits beyond the concern of the study?
What is the term used to describe the section of a research paper that discusses the extent and boundaries of the study?
What is the term used to describe the section of a research paper that discusses the extent and boundaries of the study?
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Research Methodology
Research Methodology
A term often used interchangeably with 'research design,' but it can also refer to the methods used in data collection.
Methodology (as used by some writers)
Methodology (as used by some writers)
The tools and techniques used to gather data in a research project.
Research Methodology Section
Research Methodology Section
This section of a research paper explains the methods and techniques used in a study.
Identifying Key Research Variables
Identifying Key Research Variables
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Writing the Initial Research Paper
Writing the Initial Research Paper
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Scope of the Study
Scope of the Study
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Limitations
Limitations
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Delimitations
Delimitations
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Scope
Scope
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Scope and Delimitation
Scope and Delimitation
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Study Notes
Research Design and Methodology
- 'Methodology' is often used interchangeably with 'research design,' but nuances can vary among different writers.
- Some writers describe 'methodology' as the overarching framework that guides research, including the philosophical basis underpinning methods and techniques.
Importance of Research Sections
- The methodology section is considered by many researchers as the most crucial part of a research paper, detailing how the study was conducted.
- Before writing the methodology section, researchers should thoroughly review literature and understand existing methods relevant to their study context.
Focus After Identifying Key Variables
- After identifying and classifying key research variables, researchers should concentrate on determining how these variables will be measured and analyzed.
Research Scope and Parameters
- The scope section of a research paper outlines the research area to be explored, defining the parameters within which the study operates.
External Constraints on Research
- Conditions beyond the control of the researcher may lead to limitations, causing findings to be non-generalizable to other contexts or situations.
Study Characteristics and Boundaries
- Characteristics that limit the scope and describe the study’s boundaries include factors like sample size, geographical location, and specific population traits.
- Controlled conditions within the research are intentionally managed by the researcher, marking limits that are not central to the study's focus.
Study Limitations Section
- The limitations section of a research paper discusses the extent and boundaries of the study, providing insight into factors that may affect the results and their applicability.
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