Research Design Overview
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What role does theoretical background play in research?

  • It provides a link to existing knowledge. (correct)
  • It limits the applicability of research methods.
  • It complicates the understanding of the hypothesis.
  • It is mainly used for formatting citations.

    • Which strategy involves narrowing the focus of research?

  • Broadening strategy
  • Diverging strategy
  • Funnel strategy (correct)
  • Sifting strategy

    • What is essential for establishing sufficient knowledge in cybersecurity research?

  • Understanding applicable theories and concepts. (correct)
  • Focusing solely on theoretical perspectives.
  • Using outdated references.
  • Avoiding current literature.

    • In the narrowing process of research, what should be highlighted in the banking sector's cybersecurity challenges?

    <p>Cyber risk governance. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a literature review in research?

    <p>To understand the issue and clarify the research question. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should researchers do at the conclusion of their background discussion?

    <p>Summarize the gaps identified in the research. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT crucial in the context of enhancing cybersecurity measures through AI?

    <p>Random user feedback on security. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What citation style should sources and references be cited in?

    <p>APA style (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the initial step a researcher must take when designing a research study?

    <p>Conceptualize a research idea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose does the funnel strategy serve in research design?

    <p>To facilitate the flow of thoughts and ideas (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of research design?

    <p>Preparation of the research literature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to create a list of keywords when identifying a research subject area?

    <p>To avoid duplicating previous studies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase involves building a knowledge tree to understand a research topic?

    <p>The second phase (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the main function of a research design involve?

    <p>Explaining how answers to the research question will be found (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a researcher do after identifying a broad subject of interest?

    <p>Review relevant scholarly literature (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which section of the research study attempts to explain relevant theories and concepts?

    <p>Background Discussion Section (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary purpose of conducting a literature review?

    <p>To identify gaps and weaknesses in current research (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to scope the research?

    <p>To clarify the boundaries for addressing the main research question (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is NOT mentioned as part of the research problem statement?

    <p>Preferred methodologies for addressing the problem (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a thorough literature review help a researcher to accomplish?

    <p>Prevent the duplication of effort in research (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of the literature review helps to justify the need for further study?

    <p>Identification of strengths and gaps in the literature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an outcome of scoping a research topic?

    <p>A clear description of what will and will not be studied (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cybersecurity research, focusing on cyber risk management does what?

    <p>Narrow the focus to risk-related concepts and frameworks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does writing a good problem statement enhance in the research process?

    <p>The understanding and contextualization of the problem (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first component of preparing a research proposal?

    <p>Selection of research title, problem, and purpose statement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity is NOT part of Building the conceptual/analytical framework?

    <p>Pretesting the questionnaire (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the task of statistical analysis in research methodology require?

    <p>Understanding of statistical tools (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a researcher ensure timely submission of the proposal?

    <p>By allocating specific periods for each activity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which activity falls under the methodology design tasks?

    <p>Determining the sampling frame (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is necessary for validating the expected results in a quantitative study?

    <p>Conducting parametric validations (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a researcher focus on while exploring literature?

    <p>The constraints of the study (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major activity when developing a research methodology?

    <p>Identifying the study population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant contribution to identity theft in the financial services industry?

    <p>Lack of effective cybersecurity governance (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to recognize the significance of theory in research?

    <p>To aid in generating solutions and innovations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as contributing to security breaches?

    <p>High levels of public trust (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the funnel strategy diagram help researchers with?

    <p>Designing a research study (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical question a researcher should ask themselves when identifying a research problem?

    <p>Who does the problem affect? (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first step in preparing a research proposal according to the outlined process?

    <p>Identifying the main goal (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which outcome should be assessed to determine the potential impact of research findings?

    <p>Economic and social sector effects (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should a researcher do after answering relevant questions about their research problem?

    <p>Draft and refine the problem statement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Research Design

    • Research design is the crucial steps in planning a research study.
    • Its core function is to delineate how researchers will find answers to research questions.
    • It outlines a structured and systematic plan for conducting research.
    • This plan encompasses a framework for gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to answer a specific research question.
    • Research design involves decisions about methodology, data collection techniques, data analysis methods, and the approach to achieving research objectives.

    Introduction

    • Designing a research study is often a significant challenge for researchers.
    • Many researchers are unsure how to identify and frame the primary research question.
    • A key component is conceptualizing a research idea.
    • Defining the scope of the research problem is essential.
    • Evaluating if the problem is researchable is also critical.

    Funnel Strategy

    • Locating a researchable area isn't always straightforward.
    • Researchers may need to use the funnel strategy.
    • It is a mental model, helping adapt the research process and enabling the flow of ideas.

    The Subject Area

    • The first step involves identifying a broad area of interest (e.g., cybersecurity vulnerability).
    • Reviewing relevant scholarly literature is necessary to determine a worthwhile research area.
    • Identifying knowledge gaps and current ideas related to the topic is crucial.
    • Creating a list of keywords contributes to advancing knowledge.
    • Building a knowledge tree broadens understanding of the topic.

    Preparing and Writing the Background Discussion

    • The background section provides context on relevant theories and concepts for the study.
    • It helps to scope the problem space and domain.
    • This step links the research to existing knowledge, which leads to a better comprehension.
    • The section can aid in choosing research methods.
    • For qualitative research, this clarifies the research problem; for quantitative, it supports the formation of hypotheses.

    Theoretical Backgrounds

    • Theoretical backgrounds complement a literature review.
    • Guiding theories and concepts are "planted" in the background discussion.
    • They are then extensively discussed in the literature review.

    Narrowing the Focus

    • The funnel strategy further narrows the focus to a specific topic of interest (e.g., cybersecurity challenges in a particular economic sector).
    • The researcher should have a strong grasp of relevant theories and concepts from various security fields like computer security, network security, etc.
    • This helps to refine the research focus further, through factors and variables related to the topic.
    • Concepts like cyber risk governance, cybersecurity-related skills, and sector-specific applications (e.g., banking) can be considered.

    Scope of the Study

    • Limiting the study's scope to a clearly defined research problem and its specific elements is vital.
    • This process involves deciding what to include and exclude in the research.
    • This makes the problem clearer.
    • Use specific examples to define the area, like narrowing down cybersecurity to cyber risk management.

    The Research Problem Statement

    • A well-structured problem statement enhances comprehension and contextualization of the problem.
    • A well-understood problem facilitates its resolution and effective solutions.
    • The problem should be situated appropriately within its domain and context.
    • A problem statement aims to offer the potential for generating answers, solutions, or significant contributions to existing knowledge.
    • Theory plays a critical role in developing enduring solutions and innovations across various domains.

    Sample Research Problem Statement

    • Recent financial trends demonstrate a need to understand factors contributing to large-scale cyberattacks.
    • Insider abuse of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is a significant issue in many instances.
    • Losses from identity theft and the resulting erosion of customer trust are consequential for the financial industry.
    • Effective cybersecurity governance, legislation, and regulation are essential for mitigating identity theft.

    Developing the Flow of Ideas

    • Funnel strategy diagrams illustrate the thinking process used to design a research project. This helps researchers follow the path in designing a study.

    Researcher's Questions

    • Where does the problem lie? Who does it affect? What is its context?
    • What is the main issue? What key components are related to this issue?
    • How can research findings address the issue within their sector (e.g., economic or social)?
    • Is there a practical timeframe to resolve these problems?
    • How critical is it to fix the problems?
    • Is it a short-term or long-term issue?

    Literature Review

    • A literature review helps understand the research issue comprehensively.
    • This step narrows the research focus, like in the funnel strategy.
    • A thorough review includes academic journals, books, and conference proceedings related to the topic.
    • It leads to a critical review of relevant work and important ideas.

    Gaps, Flaws, and Weaknesses

    • A comprehensive literature review critically analyzes gaps, flaws, defects, and weaknesses.
    • Identifying such shortcomings improves understanding of a study's position.
    • These shortcomings show how the current research fits in the broader field.
    • The review substantiates how the research contributes to understanding the problems, strengths, and gaps in the body of knowledge.

    Writing the Research Proposal

    • The first step is identifying the core research goal. Note the specific goal.
    • The researcher needs to define and organize the steps needed to write the research proposal.
      • Selecting the title, problem, and purpose statement of the research, including research questions or hypotheses.
      • Developing a logical conceptual/analytical framework. This steps involves a review of literature, the selection of relevant concepts/theories, and constructing an analytical framework diagram.
      • Determining methodology for data collection and analysis.
    • Allocate timeframes to each step, creating a schedule, which helps in managing the tasks and submit the proposal on time.

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    This quiz explores the essential components of research design, including the steps involved in planning a research study and how to effectively frame research questions. Understanding these foundational elements will help researchers develop a structured methodology for their studies. Test your knowledge on the key concepts and strategies for successful research design.

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