16 Questions
What is the purpose of a research proposal?
To outline the entire research process
Which term is used to describe the collection of approaches in qualitative research?
Interpretive, naturalistic, constructivist, ethnographic, and fieldwork
What type of data is usually used in qualitative research?
Data that is usually not in the form of numbers
What is the main focus of qualitative research methods?
Studying social and cultural phenomena
In which field were qualitative research methods initially developed?
Social sciences
What does a research proposal aim to describe?
What will be done, why it should be done, how to do it, and the expected results
What is the goal of qualitative research?
To gain a deeper understanding of a person's or group's experience
According to Ross (1999), what belief is associated with qualitative research?
Reality is based on perceptions that are different for each person and change over time
What type of data is usually used in qualitative research?
Data that is usually not in the form of numbers
What do qualitative research methods enable researchers to study?
Social and cultural phenomena
What does the title of a research project provide?
Key words for classification and indexing of the project
What is the purpose of the abstract in a research proposal?
To summarize all central elements of the protocol
What should the introduction of a research proposal provide?
Background information and rationale for the study
What is the main purpose of a literature review in a research proposal?
To convince the reader that the research area is significant and that there are important gaps or limitations in existing literature
What should a literature review aim to convince the reader about?
That your research will fill important gaps or address limitations in existing literature
What should be specific and focused on in the introduction of a research proposal?
The significance and background information related to the research problem
Learn about defining, determining components, discussing ethical principles, and suggesting improvements for qualitative and mixed methods research proposals. This lecture aims to enhance your understanding of research proposal development and ethical considerations.
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