32 Questions
What is the purpose of a research proposal?
To obtain answers to the research questions or research problems.
What should a research proposal indicate?
Whether the research study is quantitative or qualitative.
What are the essential elements that a research proposal should inform?
What you are proposing to do, how you plan to find answers, and why you selected the proposed strategies of investigation.
What is a key difference between a quantitative and qualitative research proposal?
The contents of the proposal.
What is the primary goal of a research proposal?
To obtain answers to the research questions or research problems.
What are the first elements of a research proposal in both quantitative and qualitative research?
Full title of the research.
Why is it essential to distinguish between quantitative and qualitative research proposals?
As it influences the research design and methodology.
What is the relationship between a research proposal and the research study?
A research proposal is an overall plan for the study.
What is the primary purpose of the background of the study section?
To establish the area of research and provide context for the research problem
What should the problem statement section focus on?
Issues relating to the central theme, identifying gaps in the existing body of knowledge
What should be included in the research objectives section for a quantitative study?
A statement of both the main and specific objectives of the study
What is the purpose of the scope and limitation of the study section?
To identify the boundaries and constraints of the research
What is the significance of the study section intended to demonstrate?
The importance and relevance of the research
What is the primary focus of the literature review section?
To critically evaluate and synthesize existing research on the topic
What is the purpose of the conceptual framework section?
To outline the theoretical foundations and relationships between variables
What should be included in the research methodology section?
A detailed description of the research design, sampling, data collection, and data analysis plan
What is the main objective of qualitative studies?
To explore as much as possible as you go along
What is the purpose of the scope and limitations section in a research study?
To list any potential problems that may be encountered
What is the main goal of the significance of the study section?
To convince the reader that the research is worth doing
What are the two main functions of a literature review?
To acquaint available literature and provide information on methods and procedures
What does a conceptual framework represent?
The researcher's synthesis of literature on how to explain a phenomenon
What is the purpose of hypotheses in a research study?
To state assumptions about the prevalence of a phenomenon or relationship between variables
What are the key components of a research methodology chapter?
Study design, study setting, instrument and measurements procedures, sample size and design, and data analysis strategy
What is the importance of setting a plan of study in research?
To complete the research within a certain time-frame
What is the primary purpose of developing a time-frame for a study?
To ensure that tasks are completed on schedule and the study is completed within the planned timeframe.
What is the purpose of attaching a list of references in a research proposal?
To provide a comprehensive list of sources cited in the proposal.
What is the difference between a reference and an appendix in a research proposal?
References provide a list of sources cited, while an appendix includes supplementary materials that support the research.
Why is it necessary to have a research proposal before undertaking a research study?
To clarify the research objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes, and to ensure the study is feasible and worthwhile.
What is one of the purposes of a research proposal?
To provide a detailed description of the study's methodology.
What is the significance of including a data collection plan in a research proposal?
To outline the methods and procedures for collecting data.
What is one of the essential elements of a research proposal?
A clear and concise research question or hypothesis.
Why is it important to be prepared to rethink and rewrite a research proposal?
To ensure that the proposal is accurate, complete, and feasible.
Study Notes
Research Proposal in Quantitative and Qualitative Research
- A research proposal should indicate whether the research study is quantitative or qualitative.
- A research proposal is an overall plan designed to obtain answers to research questions or research problems.
Contents of a Research Proposal
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Quantitative research proposal contents: • Full title of the research • Background of the problem/study • Problem statement/Problem identification • Research objectives/Research questions • Scope and limitation of the study • Significance of the study • Literature review • Conceptual framework • Hypotheses • Research methodology • Study plan / Gantt chart • List of references
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Qualitative research proposal contents: • Full title of the research • Background of the problem/study • Problem statement/Problem identification • Research objectives/Research questions • Scope and limitation of the study • Significance of the study • Literature review • Research methodology • Study plan / Gantt chart • List of references
Background of the Study
- Provides context for the research problem and information about the research topic.
- Identifies gaps in the existing body of knowledge.
Problem Statement/Objectives of the Study
- Focuses on issues relating to the central theme and identifies gaps in the existing body of knowledge.
- Includes a statement of both the main and specific objectives of the study.
Significance of the Study
- Tries to convince the reader that the research is worth doing.
Literature Review
- Acquaints available literature in the area of study.
- Provides information on methods and procedures.
Conceptual Framework
- Represents the researcher's synthesis of literature on how to explain a phenomenon.
Hypotheses to be Tested
- A statement of assumptions about the prevalence of a phenomenon or about a relationship between two variables.
Research Methodology
- Describes the study design, study setting, instrument and measurements procedures, sample size and design, and data analysis strategy.
Plan of Study
- Sets dates for completing the research within a certain time-frame.
- Lists operational steps and indicates the date for each task.
List of References and Appendix
- Attaches a list of references after the plan of study in the proposal.
- Adds an appendix (if applicable) in qualitative studies, attaching the research instrument.
This quiz covers the basics of a research proposal, including the differences between quantitative and qualitative research, and the contents of a research proposal.
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