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Research Methodology (CIT 412) Lecture 4: Formulating a Research Problem
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Research Methodology (CIT 412) Lecture 4: Formulating a Research Problem

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What is the most important consideration in selecting a research problem?

  • Interest (correct)
  • Magnitude
  • Level of expertise
  • Measurement of concepts
  • What should you ensure when using a concept in your research problem?

  • That you have sufficient knowledge about the research process
  • That you know how to measure the concept and understand its meaning (correct)
  • That the topic is of relevance to you as a professional
  • That the data is available in the format you want
  • What does the formulation of a research problem determine?

  • The availability of data and ethical issues
  • The broad area of interest and subareas
  • The level of expertise required and the relevance of the topic
  • The type of study design, sampling strategy, research instrument, and analysis (correct)
  • What is the first and most important step of the research process?

    <p>The formulation of a research problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not a consideration when selecting a research problem/topic?

    <p>Ensuring the procedures required are accurate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of the lecture on 'Formulating a Research Problem'?

    <p>To detail the process of formulating a research problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors does NOT influence the specific process that a researcher is likely to adopt when formulating a research problem?

    <p>The extent to which the focus of the study is predetermined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is the process of formulating research questions in a meaningful way not an easy task?

    <p>Because the process of identifying and specifying a research problem is complex</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of a research problem according to the text?

    <p>Both a question that the researcher wants to answer and an assumption or assertion that the researcher wants to challenge or investigate</p> Signup and view all the answers

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