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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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Study Notes

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.