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What are the main components discussed in establishing the background of the study?
What are the main components discussed in establishing the background of the study?
What is essential for a problem statement in a research study?
What is essential for a problem statement in a research study?
Which of the following is considered a research gap?
Which of the following is considered a research gap?
What does the purpose of the study typically describe?
What does the purpose of the study typically describe?
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Which of the following aspects is crucial in establishing the current state of the field in a research gap?
Which of the following aspects is crucial in establishing the current state of the field in a research gap?
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What is the first step in identifying a research problem?
What is the first step in identifying a research problem?
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Which of the following is NOT a reliable resource for conducting research?
Which of the following is NOT a reliable resource for conducting research?
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What role do specific research questions play in a study?
What role do specific research questions play in a study?
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What is the purpose of a concept map in the early stages of research?
What is the purpose of a concept map in the early stages of research?
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How are research objectives related to specific research questions?
How are research objectives related to specific research questions?
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Study Notes
Background of the Study
- Establishes the context for the research, covering essential facets of the subject matter.
- Discusses the importance of the topic and reasons for its selection.
- Sets out the purpose, including a general statement of the problem and specific sub-problems.
Research Gap
- Identifies gaps in existing studies, highlighting areas that require further exploration.
- Includes four components: current state of the field, conventional practices, identified research gap, and the study's contribution.
Identifying and Stating the Research Problem
- Defines the research problem as the specific issue addressed in the study, including the variables involved.
- Steps to identify the research problem involve preliminary research, creating concept maps, and identifying general and specific research problems.
List of Reliable Resources
- Provides various platforms and databases for reliable research resources such as Google Scholar, ProQuest, JSTOR, and EBSCO Information Services.
Formulating the Research Questions
- Research questions clarify the research problem, guiding data collection and analysis.
- Specific research questions relate to the general research question and are essential for structuring the study and thesis statement.
Specific Research Questions for Different Types of Research
- Examples of specific quantitative research questions from various fields (e.g., genetics, climate change) showcase focused inquiries.
- Descriptive research questions gauge frequency and usage of platforms like Facebook among employees.
- Correlational research questions examine relationships between variables, such as study length and examination scores.
Research Hypothesis
- Distinction between null hypothesis (no relationship between variables) and alternative hypothesis (relationship exists).
- Directional hypothesis specifies a relationship's direction, while non-directional does not.
Conceptual Framework
- Provides a theoretical basis for the research, representing the researcher’s position after reviewing relevant theories.
- Illustrates the conceptual framework through diagrams to clarify relationships and hypotheses.
Writing the Significance of the Study
- Describes the contributions of the study to various stakeholders in practical, methodological, or theoretical contexts.
Writing the Scope and Delimitation
- Defines the research boundaries, detailing the study's parameters regarding topics, objectives, time frame, participant characteristics, and response formats used in the research.
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