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?

The formulation of a research problem (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Ensuring the procedures required are accurate (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

To detail the process of formulating a research problem (B) 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?

The extent to which the focus of the study is predetermined (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Because the process of identifying and specifying a research problem is complex (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Both a question that the researcher wants to answer and an assumption or assertion that the researcher wants to challenge or investigate (A) Signup and view all the answers