Research Methodology Questions PDF

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This PDF document presents a series of questions related to research methodology. It covers topics such as formulating hypotheses, deductive and inductive reasoning, and the theoretical framework of research. The questions are designed to test understanding of research principles and are suitable for students learning the concepts.

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Biology, metaphysics, calculus, arithmetic, and chemistry belong to: Science of discovery Epistemology means “The study of knowledge” or “justified belief” True When particular situations are used to make or interfere broad general ideas, we apply this research approach: Deductive/Inductive ?Acco...

Biology, metaphysics, calculus, arithmetic, and chemistry belong to: Science of discovery Epistemology means “The study of knowledge” or “justified belief” True When particular situations are used to make or interfere broad general ideas, we apply this research approach: Deductive/Inductive ?According with the relationships that a variable form with other variables and with research, they are classified like: Dependent, independent, strange, mediation or moderation Dependent, independent, strange, controllable or uncontrollable Mention the ways in which research can be approached: Qualitative/quantitative, basic/applied, deductive/inductive. ? ---- refers to acquiring knowledge systematically and ----- is the application of this ---- knowledge Science/ technology/ empirical Science/ technology/ scientific When you are formulating a hypothesis, you must include variables and a measurable and a testable scenario. True According to Kerlinger: The phenomenon must be ----- It must include at least two ----- The problem must not contain ----- questions It needs to be ----- Observable, variables, unanswered, delimited. The two main research philosophies, which enclose the different kinds of research methodologies are: The positivistic and the phenomenological There are important recommendations and strategies to identify and extract information for your research.  Take enough time for reading.  Start reviewing abstracts, the index of contents, the conclusions, or its cited sources. Then, you can decide if the aspects handled in the source are related to your research problem.  It is important to comprehend before decoding academic text.  Identify diverse opinions regarding a topic.  Make charts and concept maps. True Generally, a research topic must be attractive, new or with a new approach, accessible and useful. True The ------ is an explanation of a phenomenon, while the ---- is what you infer logically. Hypothesis/ prediction The word science comes from the Latin word episteme, which means “having knowledge” False The hypothesis that is being tested in the first place is the null or the main hypothesis True It is used for explaining and situating the research problem in a given context, it includes the most recent stage of the research problem's fundamental concepts. The theoretical framework To consider any research justified must answer all the following points:  Convenience.  Social relevance.  Practical implications.  Theoretical value.  Methodological utility True The research process has certain steps whose purpose is to conceive the research idea, these steps are:  Conceive the idea  Topic selection  Establishment of objectives, questions, and hypothesis  Construction of theorical framework  Design of the methodological strategy  Data gathering and interpretation  Report elaboration True According to the comprehension level, there are different ways to read texts (Mateos, 2009): Local, global, elaborative, and critical reading. True Three common restrictions when performing a research project: Ethical issues, legal prohibitions, bad environmental conditions. Legal and ethical conditions for the research and counting with enough financing are the only factors to consider in the viability of a research project. * False (There are other factors like time, available resources, and feasibility)

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