Research Process and Scholarship Quiz

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What are the major set-backs in conducting research?

Approval by authorities (correct)

Perfect weather conditions

Unclear research objectives

Limited coffee breaks

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of scholarship in academic inquiry?

Meticulousness and rigor

Systematic approach

Professional approach

Lack of discipline (correct)

What does research involve according to Creswell (2015)?

Skipping important data collection steps

Avoiding systematic inquiry

Engaging in a small step set of logical steps (correct)

Random actions without a clear plan

Which aspect is included in the concept of 'research'?

Systematic and disciplined educational inquiry (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of topics are mentioned in the text as examples of research topics?

The Socioeconomic Profile of Households in Communities (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach to note-taking during a literature review?

Analyse and evaluate rather than copy (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it advised to record general observations and theoretical context rather than research minutiae?

To provide a high-level overview of the literature (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should a researcher do to maintain sight of the bigger picture during a literature review?

Record own understanding and comments (D) Signup and view all the answers

When recording literature, what should a researcher identify to develop a critical approach?

The significance of the text and main findings of the research (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand the underlying assumptions in research during a literature review?

To determine their relevance and understand the author's standpoint (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is one key function of notes taken during a literature review for further study and research?

To be consistent, concise, and to the point (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the informed consent process in research?

To provide sufficient information so the participant can make an informed decision about enrollment (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an element of the informed consent process in research?

Obtaining the participant's written signature (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle of the informed consent process?

The participant must participate willingly (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following types of research does the informed consent process apply to?

All types of research involving human participants (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key element of the informed consent process?

Informing the participant about the purpose of the study (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key principle regarding the informed consent document in research?

The document must be written in language easily understood by the participant (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a good introduction in a research paper?

To indicate the topic, describe the organization, and explain the study's rationale (B) Signup and view all the answers

In which order should the dependent variable be discussed in a research paper?

Global, National, Local (A) Signup and view all the answers

What should be included when presenting previous research by others?

The sources or references for the previous research (B) Signup and view all the answers

What tense should be used when discussing general knowledge in a research paper?

Present tense (D) Signup and view all the answers

What should be the focus of the last specific problem statement in a research paper?

The proposed project or design (if applicable) (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of including the significance of the study in a research paper?

To demonstrate the study's impact, contribution, and significance (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common way to organize a literature review?

Alphabetical (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'chronological' approach to organizing a literature review involve?

Discussing the research in historical or developmental order (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of defining the scope of a study?

To define all aspects that will be considered in the research project (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT practical advice given for writing a literature review?

Reproduce the literature verbatim (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'general-specific' approach to organizing a literature review involve?

Beginning from a wide perspective and progressively focusing on the specific topic (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the 'combined' approach to organizing a literature review?

It involves a combination of the other approaches mentioned (A) Signup and view all the answers