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What is the first step in beginning a research project?
What is the first step in beginning a research project?
- Developing the hypothesis.
- Defining the research topic. (correct)
- Writing the research question.
- Conducting a literature review
In the KWL chart, what does the "K" represent?
In the KWL chart, what does the "K" represent?
- Key points.
- Known information. (correct)
- Knowledge gaps.
- Knowledge to be gained.
Which of the following is true about a research question?
Which of the following is true about a research question?
- A specific inquiry the research aims to address. (correct)
- The broad area the research focuses on.
- A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.
- A general, abstract concept that categorizes ideas.
Why is gap spotting important in the research process?
Why is gap spotting important in the research process?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong research question?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong research question?
Why should a research question be complex enough?
Why should a research question be complex enough?
"How does the daily behavior of every tourist visiting Europe affect the global economy"? This is not a strong research question. Why?
"How does the daily behavior of every tourist visiting Europe affect the global economy"? This is not a strong research question. Why?
What is a concept?
What is a concept?
What is the purpose of conceptual definition?
What is the purpose of conceptual definition?
"Customer satisfaction is measured using a 5-point Likert scale in a post-purchase survey " What type of definition is this?
"Customer satisfaction is measured using a 5-point Likert scale in a post-purchase survey " What type of definition is this?
Study Notes
Starting Research
- The first step in beginning a research project is identifying a research question.
KWL Chart
- In the KWL chart, "K" represents "What I Know"
Research Questions
- A research question should be focused, specific, and researchable.
- A strong research question guides the research process and helps to define the scope of the study.
- A research question that is too broad or too narrow may be difficult to answer.
- Research questions should be complex enough to warrant investigation but not too complex to be manageable
- A good research question is clear, concise, and focused.
Gap Spotting
- Gap spotting is important because it helps to identify areas where more research is needed.
Defining Concepts
- A concept is an abstract idea, general notion or universal representation of something.
- The conceptual definition of a concept explains the meaning and scope of the concept.
- Operational definition of a concept defines how it will be measured and observed in the research.
Example Research Question
- "How does the daily behavior of every tourist visiting Europe affect the global economy" is not a strong research question because it is too broad, not focused, and not specific.
Strong Research Question Characteristics
- A strong research question should be clear, concise, focused, researchable, and relevant.
- A good research question is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
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