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What is a primary purpose of conducting a literature review in research?
What is a primary purpose of conducting a literature review in research?
What is a key consideration when setting research objectives?
What is a key consideration when setting research objectives?
What is the primary objective of a research design?
What is the primary objective of a research design?
What is a characteristic of a well-defined research objective?
What is a characteristic of a well-defined research objective?
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What is a key consideration when conducting a critical appraisal of study quality and bias?
What is a key consideration when conducting a critical appraisal of study quality and bias?
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Which type of research design lacks random assignment of participants to groups?
Which type of research design lacks random assignment of participants to groups?
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What is the outcome of synthesizing findings and identifying patterns in a literature review?
What is the outcome of synthesizing findings and identifying patterns in a literature review?
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What is the primary focus of qualitative methodology?
What is the primary focus of qualitative methodology?
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What is the primary objective of a literature review?
What is the primary objective of a literature review?
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What is internal validity concerned with?
What is internal validity concerned with?
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Which type of research design is also known as an observational study?
Which type of research design is also known as an observational study?
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What is the primary purpose of stating hypotheses in a research design?
What is the primary purpose of stating hypotheses in a research design?
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What is the main distinction between a research question and a hypothesis?
What is the main distinction between a research question and a hypothesis?
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What is the primary purpose of delimitations in a research study?
What is the primary purpose of delimitations in a research study?
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What is the primary difference between scope and limitations in a research study?
What is the primary difference between scope and limitations in a research study?
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What is the primary purpose of stating the scope of a research study?
What is the primary purpose of stating the scope of a research study?
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What is the primary purpose of identifying limitations in a research study?
What is the primary purpose of identifying limitations in a research study?
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What is the primary purpose of the background of the study?
What is the primary purpose of the background of the study?
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What is the primary function of the introduction in a research paper?
What is the primary function of the introduction in a research paper?
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What is the purpose of narrowing down the general problem to a subtopic?
What is the purpose of narrowing down the general problem to a subtopic?
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What is the primary purpose of citing previous research findings in the background of the study?
What is the primary purpose of citing previous research findings in the background of the study?
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What is the relationship between the general problem and the subtopic in the background of the study?
What is the relationship between the general problem and the subtopic in the background of the study?
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What is the primary focus of the background of the study?
What is the primary focus of the background of the study?
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What is the primary purpose of presenting the broad problem and relevant literature in a research study?
What is the primary purpose of presenting the broad problem and relevant literature in a research study?
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What should be the focus of the 'Statement of the Problem' section in a research study?
What should be the focus of the 'Statement of the Problem' section in a research study?
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What is the purpose of presenting a specific problem or topic in a research study?
What is the purpose of presenting a specific problem or topic in a research study?
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What should be the general objective of a research study?
What should be the general objective of a research study?
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What is the purpose of presenting the potential utility of a research study?
What is the purpose of presenting the potential utility of a research study?
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How should the first line of every paragraph in the introduction be formatted?
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Study Notes
Research Design
- Definition: A blueprint for collecting and analyzing data to answer research questions or test hypotheses.
- Types:
- Experimental design: Manipulate independent variables to observe effects on dependent variables.
- Quasi-experimental design: Lack random assignment of participants to groups.
- Non-experimental design: Observational studies without manipulation of variables.
- Key considerations:
- Internal validity: Ensure causal relationships between variables.
- External validity: Generalizability of findings to broader populations.
Methodology
- Definition: The systematic and structured process used to collect and analyze data.
- Types:
- Qualitative: Focus on non-numerical data, exploring attitudes, opinions, and behaviors.
- Quantitative: Focus on numerical data, testing hypotheses and predicting outcomes.
- Key considerations:
- Data collection methods: Surveys, interviews, observations, experiments, etc.
- Data analysis techniques: Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, data modeling, etc.
Literature Review
- Definition: A critical analysis of existing research on a specific topic or issue.
- Purposes:
- Identify gaps in current knowledge
- Inform research questions and objectives
- Guide methodology and design
- Contextualize findings
- Key considerations:
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria for studies
- Critical appraisal of study quality and bias
- Synthesis of findings and identification of patterns
Objective Setting
- Definition: Clearly defined and measurable goals that guide the research process.
- Characteristics:
- Specific: Well-defined and easy to understand
- Measurable: Quantifiable outcomes or targets
- Achievable: Realistic and feasible
- Relevant: Aligns with research questions and hypotheses
- Time-bound: Specific deadlines or timelines
- Key considerations:
- Clarity and specificity of objectives
- Alignment with research design and methodology
- Need for flexibility and adaptability in response to emerging findings
Research Design
- A blueprint for collecting and analyzing data to answer research questions or test hypotheses.
- Three types of research designs:
- Experimental design: Manipulate independent variables to observe effects on dependent variables.
- Quasi-experimental design: Lack random assignment of participants to groups.
- Non-experimental design: Observational studies without manipulation of variables.
- Two key considerations:
- Internal validity: Ensure causal relationships between variables.
- External validity: Generalizability of findings to broader populations.
Methodology
- The systematic and structured process used to collect and analyze data.
- Two types of methodologies:
- Qualitative: Focus on non-numerical data, exploring attitudes, opinions, and behaviors.
- Quantitative: Focus on numerical data, testing hypotheses and predicting outcomes.
- Key considerations:
- Data collection methods: Surveys, interviews, observations, experiments, etc.
- Data analysis techniques: Descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, data modeling, etc.
Literature Review
- A critical analysis of existing research on a specific topic or issue.
- Four purposes:
- Identify gaps in current knowledge.
- Inform research questions and objectives.
- Guide methodology and design.
- Contextualize findings.
- Key considerations:
- Inclusion and exclusion criteria for studies.
- Critical appraisal of study quality and bias.
- Synthesis of findings and identification of patterns.
Objective Setting
- Clearly defined and measurable goals that guide the research process.
- Five characteristics:
- Specific: Well-defined and easy to understand.
- Measurable: Quantifiable outcomes or targets.
- Achievable: Realistic and feasible.
- Relevant: Aligns with research questions and hypotheses.
- Time-bound: Specific deadlines or timelines.
- Key considerations:
- Clarity and specificity of objectives.
- Alignment with research design and methodology.
- Need for flexibility and adaptability in response to emerging findings.
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Understand the basics of research design, including types such as experimental, quasi-experimental, and non-experimental designs, and key considerations like internal validity.
