Practical Research 1 Review - Questions and Answers

REVIEW PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1  General to Specific A general problem can be broken down into multiple specific problems General problems may require narrowing down to more focused questions In the context of research design, why is clearly defining the task c...

REVIEW PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1  General to Specific A general problem can be broken down into multiple specific problems General problems may require narrowing down to more focused questions In the context of research design, why is clearly defining the task crucial? It ensures the research remains focused and achievable  How does identifying variables contribute to the robustness of a research study? It allows for precise measurement and analysis of factors affecting the outcome  In what way does specifying participants enhance the validity of a research study? It allows for better generalization of results to relevant populations  How might the setting of a study influence the research process and outcomes? It can affect participant behavior and the applicability of results  What is the primary advantage of using a declarative form when writing a research problem? It clearly states the focus of the study without posing a question  In what situation might an interrogative form be more effective than a declarative form for stating a research problem? When the researcher wants to emphasize the exploratory nature of the study  Why are "what" questions particularly useful in qualitative research? They allow for exploration of complex phenomena and experiences Consider this research question: "How does daily time spent on Instagram affect self-esteem among teenagers aged 13-18?" Which of the following is NOT correctly identified? a) General problem: Impact of social media on adolescent mental health b) Specific problem: The question as stated c) Variable: Time spent on Instagram (independent), self-esteem (dependent) d) Task: To compare Instagram usage among teenagers of different ages Researchable or Not Should all students use social media platforms for learning purposes? Is playing mobile games helping students to think critically? How do senior high school students respond to online learning? Do all students have internet access at home?  What are the common preparations done by senior high school students towards the new normal type of schooling? TRUE OR FALSE  Research involves finding possible answer to questions. Research is carried out to explain situation or phenomenon. Research is a discipline or process for experts only. Only new knowledge can be considered research. Surveying is data gathering. Research happens only in a laboratory. Research improves life. The end result of research is lies or falsehood. Rice cooker can be considered as output of research. We better understand our humanity with research.  Rationale pertains to the reasons for conducting the study.  The researcher may consider what was wrong or incomplete about prior efforts conducted on the same problem.  The proposed study can still be conducted even if there are already sufficient solutions to the given problem. Providing justifications does not require reasoning skills and processes. It will be more reasonable to conduct research if there is no urgent need to solve the existing problem. The researcher needs to provide the readers with critical background or contextual information that introduces the research topic. Validity of justification can be expressed by referring to a policy, press report, or other reputable information source. Validity of justification can be expressed by referring to a policy, press report, or other reputable information source.  Research gaps pertain to problems, issues or questions that have already been addressed and understood. Arrange the following steps to illustrate the research process. Use one to seven (1-7) to indicate the correct chronological order. ___Prepare the research design ___Interpret and report the findings ___Define the research problem ___Analyze data ___Review the literature ___Collect data ___Formulate hypothesis Now, here’s the simplified flow of the significant steps you need to take in conducting a study as presented by Rao (2017): 1. Define the research problem. To begin your research, you must look at a significant real-life problem. Factors like area of interest, availability of fund, socio-economic significance of the study, and the safety measures to be undertaken should be considered in finding and defining the research problem. The researcher identifies English language proficiency as a problem of aspiring maritime students in qualifying for admission to prestigious maritime institutions. 2. Review the literature. Read various publications or surf the internet to become aware of the previous works already done about the chosen topic. You may utilize different resources like science books, magazines, journals, newspapers, or even in the internet. The researcher reviews previous studies conducted about English language proficiency and the experienced difficulties of aspiring maritime students. 3. Formulate hypothesis. A hypothesis is a theoretical statement in solving a logical relationship between variables. It should be based on the problem being solved. The researcher hypothesizes that the implementation of English-Only Policy (EOP) in the classroom can improve the English language proficiency of Pre-Baccalaureate Maritime students. 4. Prepare the research design. Identify what is the best means to collect and analyze data in the study to clarify and improve the research problem, purpose, and questions. The researcher uses an experimental design on exploring the experiences of the students in implementing EOP. 5. Collect data. Use an appropriate data collection method to elicit the needed information. The researcher collects data through interview and focus group discussion. 6. Analyze data. Utilize strategies and methods that make sense of the data to answer the research problem. The researcher analyzes the data by drawing patterns and themes from the generated data. 7. Interpret and report the findings. Put the information in perspective and present the solution to the proposed problem based on the findings of the investigation. The researcher interprets and reports the findings based on the collected and analyzed data to solve the research problem. a background on what researches have already been done about the given subject. A.Research Goal/Objective situational interconnectedness of individuals or things in varying perspectives. B.Proof of Urgency circumstances forming a background of an event, idea C.Research Gap or subject, that enables the readers to understand the nature of the problem. D.Critical Background/Contextual problems, issues or questions that have not been Information addressed or are yet to be understood. an urgent need to solve the existing problem. E.Relevance to Local/Global Context the purpose why there is a need for the proposed study F.Existing Literature to be conducted.