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Research Methodology Course Overview
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Research Methodology Course Overview

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What is the primary goal of quantitative research?

  • To explore and understand human experiences
  • To quantify the relationship between variables and make generalizable conclusions (correct)
  • To understand phenomena in their natural settings
  • To identify patterns and themes in small sample sizes

    • What characteristic is unique to qualitative research?

  • Large sample sizes
  • Structured data collection
  • Exploratory and descriptive approach (correct)
  • Use of statistical analysis

    • Which data collection technique is commonly used in quantitative research?

  • Participant observation
  • Document analysis
  • Focus groups
  • Surveys (correct)

    • What is the primary focus of qualitative data analysis?

    <p>To understand the complexities and meanings in human experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of quantitative research?

    <p>Objective measurement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approach adopted by quantitative research?

    <p>Scientific method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between quantitative and qualitative research?

    <p>Focus on numerical data versus exploring human experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of a research methodology?

    <p>To prove the credibility, validity, and reliability of a chosen research method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which epistemology holds that reality needs to be interpreted?

    <p>Interpretivism/Constructivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary distinction between methodology and methods?

    <p>Methodology paves the way for methods to be conducted properly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which paradigm assumes that reality is negotiated or debated?

    <p>Pragmatism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the course grade is assigned to the project "Research paper"?

    <p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of research methods?

    <p>To find solutions to research problems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Brief Contents, what is the topic of the third chapter of Research Methodology?

    <p>Developing a research plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a type of epistemology?

    <p>Methodology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Interpretivism/Constructivism and Positivism?

    <p>They share the same ontology but different epistemology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following definitions of research emphasizes the objective and systematic method of finding a solution to a problem?

    <p>A search for knowledge through an objective and systematic method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical duration between the assignment and the due date of homework in the Research Methodology course?

    <p>One week</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the chapter that deals with the presentation of research findings?

    <p>Reporting the Results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the course grade is assigned to the Final Exam?

    <p>40%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the first chapter of Research Methodology?

    <p>Introduction to engineering research</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of research methodology?

    <p>To provide a roadmap for conducting the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of relationship do statistical techniques establish?

    <p>Between the data and the unknowns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What guides the selection of specific research methods?

    <p>Methodology and the nature of the phenomenon being studied</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the third group of methods?

    <p>Evaluating the accuracy of the results obtained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of methodology in research?

    <p>To provide a roadmap for conducting the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between methodology and methods?

    <p>Methodology is the overarching framework, while methods are specific techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What question does methodology help to answer?

    <p>What is the overall research approach?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in the research process involves identifying the knowledge gap in the current state of knowledge?

    <p>Identifying the Research Problem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a research hypothesis?

    <p>To guide data collection and analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research paradigm is associated with a deductive approach?

    <p>Positivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between a descriptive study and a case study?

    <p>Level of detail and context</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a literature review in the research process?

    <p>To identify gaps in the current state of knowledge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research approach is associated with a focus on understanding social phenomena in their natural contexts?

    <p>Qualitative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of data collection in the research process?

    <p>To test a research hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which step in the research process involves selecting appropriate research methods and data collection techniques?

    <p>Designing the Research Methodology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between an inductive and deductive approach in research?

    <p>The direction of inference and reasoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research method is associated with a focus on understanding relationships between variables or concepts?

    <p>Quantitative</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Research Methodology Course Overview

    • Course code: 4037124/4037130
    • Instructor: Hashem Almashaqbeh
    • Textbooks:
      • Research Methods for Construction by Richard Fellows & Anita Liu
      • Research Methods for Engineers by David V. Thiel
    • Grading:
      • Homework and assignments (25%)
      • Project "Research paper" (25%)
      • Midterm Exam (10%)
      • Final Exam (40%)

    Research Methodology Brief Contents

    • Introduction to engineering research
    • Literature search and review
    • Developing a research plan "Topic for Study"
    • Data Collection
    • Data Analysis
    • Reporting the Results "Reports and Presentations"
    • The path forward "Publication"

    Definition of Research

    • A careful search or systematic investigation towards increasing the sum of knowledge (Chambers English Dictionary)
    • The systematic investigation into and study of materials, sources, and so on in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions (The Concise Oxford Dictionary, 1995)
    • A search for knowledge through objective and systematic methods of finding solutions to a problem or developing foundational theories

    Classifications of Research

    • Quantitative research:
      • Uses numerical data and statistical methods to understand phenomena
      • Aims to quantify the relationship between variables and make generalizable conclusions
    • Qualitative research:
      • Used to understand and interpret phenomena in their natural settings
      • Emphasizes exploring and understanding the complexities, meanings, and perspectives inherent in human experiences

    Research Approaches

    • Paradigm: an overarching framework guiding the research
    • Epistemology:
      • Positivism: one single reality/truth, knowledge can be measured
      • Interpretivism/Constructivism: multiple realities, reality needs to be interpreted
      • Pragmatism: reality is negotiated/debated, should be examined using best tools
    • Other paradigms: Critical Theory, Post-positivism, Feminist

    Methodology and Methods

    • Methodology: a systematic and theoretical approach to collect and evaluate data throughout the research process
    • Methods: specific techniques, strategies, and tools employed to collect and analyze data within the research study
    • Purpose of research methodology: to prove the credibility, validity, and reliability of a chosen research method

    Major Steps in Research

    • Identifying the research problem
    • Literature review
    • Formulating a research hypothesis (if applicable)
    • Designing the research methodology
    • Data collection

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