Research Objectives Quiz
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What is the main objective of a study?

  • A detailed description of the methodology used in the study
  • A statement of the main associations and relationships that you seek to discover or establish
  • An overall statement of the thrust of your study (correct)
  • A specific aspect of the topic that you want to investigate
  • What should objectives be in a study?

  • Open-ended and flexible
  • Vaguely defined
  • Clearly and specifically worded (correct)
  • Brief and concise
  • What is the purpose of sub-objectives in a study?

  • To investigate specific aspects of the topic (correct)
  • To analyze the results of the study
  • To establish a hypothesis
  • To provide an overall direction for the study
  • What is an example of a hypothesis-testing study?

    <p>Ascertaining if an increase in working hours will increase the incidence of drug/alcohol abuse</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a hypothesis in a hypothesis-testing study?

    <p>To test a specific prediction or statement</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Objectives in a Study

    • Objectives are the goals set to attain in a study, informing the reader of what the study aims to achieve.
    • Clear and specific wording of objectives is extremely important.

    Main Objective

    • A statement of the overall thrust of the study.
    • A statement of the main associations and relationships to be discovered or established.

    Sub-Objectives

    • Specific aspects of the topic to be investigated within the main framework of the study.

    Examples of Hypothesis-Testing Studies

    • Examining the relationship between working hours and drug/alcohol abuse.
      • Investigating whether an increase in working hours will increase the incidence of drug/alcohol abuse.
    • Investigating the effect of company accommodation on staff turnover.
      • Determining whether providing company accommodation to employees in Algiers hotels will reduce staff turnover.

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    Test your understanding of research objectives, including main and sub-objectives, and how to word them clearly and specifically. Learn how to establish the thrust of your study and investigate specific aspects of a topic.

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