Research Methodology Quiz with Answers

Study Notes

Research and Scientific Investigation

Research is a careful and detailed study into a specific problem, concern, or issue using the scientific method to gain new knowledge.
It involves a systematic effort to find answers to questions, following a definite set of procedures and steps.
Research is organized, planned, and focused on a specific scope, with a structured method to get accurate results.

Research Process

Questions are central to research, and it is focused on relevant, useful, and important questions.
The research process involves finding answers, whether it is to a hypothesis or a simple question.
Research is successful when answers are found, even if the answer is no.

Research Paper

A research paper is a piece of academic writing that provides analysis, interpretation, and argument based on in-depth independent research.
An abstract is a short summary of the completed research, intended to describe the work without going into detail, and should be self-contained and concise.

Introduction

The introduction leads the reader from a general subject area to a particular topic of inquiry.
It establishes the scope, context, and significance of the research by summarizing current understanding and background information.
It states the purpose of the work in the form of the research problem, supported by a hypothesis and a set of questions.

Literature Review

A literature review provides an overview of sources explored, including books, scholarly articles, and other relevant sources.
It demonstrates how the research fits into a wider field of study and provides an overview of current knowledge.
It identifies relevant theories, methods, and gaps in existing research.

Hypothesis

A hypothesis is a statement of prediction or expectation that will be tested by the research.
It is a researcher's intellectual guess or wild guess about the result of the study.

Methodology

Methodology is the systematic method to resolve a research problem through data gathering using various techniques.
It provides an interpretation of data gathered and draws conclusions about the research data.
The aim is to ensure valid and reliable results that address the research aims and objectives.

Population and Sample

Population is the entire group that you want to draw conclusions about, which can include people, objects, events, organizations, countries, species, etc.
Sample is a smaller part or subgroup of the population, which is the specific group that you will be collecting data from.
Reasons for sampling include necessity, practicality, cost-effectiveness, and manageability.

Description

Test your knowledge of the scientific research process, including the systematic approach to gaining new knowledge, searching for facts, and finding answers to questions. Explore the principles and procedures of research methodology. Evaluate your understanding of the scientific method and its application in various fields of study.