Research Proposal Guide PDF

1. What is a research proposal? A) The final report of a research project B) A summary of the expected results of a research project C) A written document that outlines the research project, including its objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes D) A report of the preliminary findings of a...

1. What is a research proposal? A) The final report of a research project B) A summary of the expected results of a research project C) A written document that outlines the research project, including its objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes D) A report of the preliminary findings of a research project Answer: C 2. Who is generally required to write a research proposal? A) Researchers who have completed their research projects B) Researchers who are planning to conduct a research project C) Researchers who have published their research findings D) Researchers who have received funding for their research projects Answer: B 3. Why is a research proposal generally required by universities and research institutions? A) To provide a summary of the expected results B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To communicate the main objective of the research and the approach to the study D) To evaluate the feasibility and the scientific merit of the proposed research project and to ensure that it meets the ethical and legal requirements Answer: D 4. What is the purpose of a research proposal? A) To provide a summary of the expected results of a research project B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To describe a proposed research plan on a topic and justify the need for carrying out the research D) To report the final findings of a research project Answer: C 5. What should a research proposal emphasize? A) The limitations of the proposed study B) The potential drawbacks of the proposed study C) The benefits and possible research outcomes of the proposed study, supported by convincing evidence D) The author's personal opinions on the proposed study Answer: C 6. Why should the language used in a research proposal be as non-technical as possible? A) To make the proposal more interesting to read B) To impress expert fellow researchers C) To make the proposal easier to understand for a wider audience, including non-experts and individuals from different fields D) To avoid giving away too much technical detail about the proposed research Answer: C 7. What is the typical format of a research proposal? A) It varies depending on the research project B) It is a standardized format adopted by all universities and research institutions C) It usually follows a similar format, including sections such as background to the study, problem statement, aim and objectives, literature review, methodology, and references D) It does not have a specific format and can be written in any style Answer: C 8. How does the style of a research proposal compare to that of a scientific paper? A) It is written in past tense B) It is less technical and easier to understand C) It is written in future tense D) It is more formal and structured Answer: D 9. What is the purpose of the literature review section in a research proposal? A) To provide a summary of the expected results B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To communicate the main objective of the research and the approach to the study D) To critically review and synthesize the existing literature on the research topic, and to identify gaps in knowledge or areas for further investigation Answer: D 10. What is the purpose of reviewing theories and literature in the research process? A) To provide a summary of the expected results B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To situate the planned research within the existing literature and to identify gaps in knowledge or areas for further investigation D) To identify potential hazards or risks associated with the research project Answer: C 11. How does the research methodology in a research proposal compare to that of a scientific paper? A) It is less comprehensive and detailed B) It is more concise and straightforward C) It is far more comprehensive and permits a deeper understanding of the research worth and its hazards D) It is identical to that of a scientific paper Answer: C 12. Why is a curriculum vitae necessary in a research proposal? A) To provide a summary of the expected results B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise and qualifications to carry out the proposed research project C) To communicate the main objective of the research and the approach to the study D) To describe the research design, methods, and techniques that will be used to collect and analyze the data Answer: B 13. What is the basic approach to designing a research project? A) Through a research report B) Through a research proposal, which comprises five sub-divisions C) Through a research paper D) Through a literature review Answer: B 14. What is the purpose of the executive summary section in a research proposal? A) To provide a detailed description of the research project B) To summarize the key points of the research proposal, including the research problem, objectives, methodology, and expected outcomes C) To describe the budget and timeline of the research project D) To provide a list of references used in the research proposal Answer: B 15. What is the purpose of the budget section in a research proposal? A) To provide a summary of the expected results B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To communicate the main objective of the research and the approach to the study D) To estimate the costs associated with the research project, including personnel, equipment, materials, and other expenses Answer: D 16. What are the characteristics of a good research title? A) It should be very lengthy to cover all aspects of the research project B) It should be vague and general to allow for flexibility in the research direction C) It should be unique, specific, descriptive, and expressed in a few words to communicate the research direction and field D) It should be written in technical jargon to impress expert readers Answer: C 17. What information should be included on the first page of a research proposal? A) The author's CV and list of publications B) The budget and timeline of the research project C) The project title, author's name, proposal's relationship to a research project, institution name where the proposal is to be submitted, and presentation month D) The summary of the expected results of the research project Answer: C 18. Why is the use of acronyms in the project title not recommended? A) Because they are difficult to read and understand B) Because they take up too much space in the project title C) Because they are not commonly used in academic writing D) Because the reader may not be familiar with them, and they may not accurately convey the meaning of the research project Answer: D 19. What is an executive summary in a research proposal? A) A detailed report of the research methodology B) A summary of the expected results of the research project C) An overview of the background to the study, the main objective of the research, and a brief description of the approach to the study D) A list of references used in the research proposal Answer: C 20. What is the purpose of including keywords in the executive summary of a research proposal? A) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise B) To provide a brief overview of the research project C) To facilitate an easy and thorough search of the literature in the field of competing for research and technology development outcomes D) To summarize the expected outcomes of the research project Answer: C 21. What information should be included in the executive summary of a research proposal? A) A detailed description of the research methodology B) A summary of the expected results of the research project C) An overview of the background to the study, the main objective of the research, and a brief description of the approach to the study D) A list of references used in the research proposal Answer: C 22. What sections are included in the main body of a research proposal? A) Executive summary, budget, and timeline B) Introduction, literature review, research methodology, and expected research outcomes C) Project title, author's name, proposal's relationship to a research project, institution name where the proposal is to be submitted, and presentation month D) Curriculum vitae and list of publications Answer: B 23. What is the purpose of the literature review section in a research proposal? A) To provide a detailed description of the research methodology B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To critically review and synthesize the existing literature on the research topic, and to identify gaps in knowledge or areas for further investigation D) To summarize the expected outcomes of the research project Answer: C 24. What is the purpose of the research methodology section in a research proposal? A) To provide a summary of the expected results B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To communicate the main objective of the research and the approach to the study D) To describe the research design, methods, and techniques that will be used to collect and analyze the data Answer: D 25. What is included in the introduction section of a research proposal? A) Executive summary and keywords B) Literature review and research methodology C) Background of the study, statement of the problem, main objectives, and significance of the study D) Expected research outcomes and research timeline Answer: C 26. What is the purpose of the background of the study in the introduction section of a research proposal? A) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise B) To provide a summary of the expected results C) To provide a context for the research problem and to explain why the research is important D) To describe the research design, methods, and techniques that will be used to collect and analyze the data Answer: C 27. What is the purpose of the significance of the study in the introduction section of a research proposal? A) To provide a detailed description of the research methodology B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To communicate the main objective of the research and the approach to the study D) To explain why the research is important and how it will contribute to the field of study Answer: D 28. What is the purpose of the introduction section in a research proposal? A) To provide a detailed description of the research methodology B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To provide a context for the research problem and to explain why the research is important D) To describe the expected research outcomes Answer: C 29. What information should be included in the background of the study in the introduction section of a research proposal? A) A detailed description of the research methodology B) A summary of the expected results C) Significant background information on the research title within the context of the subject area D) The budget and timeline of the research project Answer: C 30. How should the background of the study be presented in a research proposal? A) By utilizing technical jargon to impress expert readers B) By presenting a lengthy and detailed review of the literature C) By utilizing logical statements to depict that the proposed research is worthwhile to expend resources to conduct, and by depicting the recent status of concerns influencing the problem in a clear and convincing manner to the readership of the proposal D) By including a list of references used in the research proposal Answer: C 31. What is the purpose of the problem statement in the introduction section of a research proposal? A) To provide a detailed description of the research methodology B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To highlight the importance of the research problem within the specific research interest and to provide an overview of the significance of the socio-economic, environmental, geographical, or political concerns within the subject area D) To describe the expected research outcomes Answer: C 32. What information should be included in the problem statement in the introduction section of a research proposal? A) A detailed description of the research methodology B) A summary of the expected results C) Detailed information on the needs for the proposed research, including established knowledge gaps, the scope of the problem, the significance of providing solutions, and the assumed solutions D) The budget and timeline of the research project Answer: C 33. Why is it important to include a problem statement in a research proposal? A) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise B) To provide a context for the research problem and to explain why the research is important C) To describe the expected research outcomes D) To summarize the literature review Answer: B 34. What is the purpose of the significance of the study in the introduction section of a research proposal? A) To provide a detailed description of the research methodology B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To explain why it is necessary to carry out the research or motivation for the proposed topic and to express the potential benefits of the proposed research to the society D) To summarize the literature review Answer: C 35. Why is it important to justify the research and explain its potential benefits in the significance of the study section of a research proposal? A) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise B) To provide a context for the research problem and to explain why the research is important C) To describe the expected research outcomes D) To summarize the literature review Answer: B 36. What information should be included in the significance of the study section in the introduction of a research proposal? A) A detailed description of the research methodology B) A summary of the expected results C) Justification or motivation for the study statements of why it is necessary to carry out the research or motivation for the proposed topic, and the potential benefits of the proposed research to the society D) The budget and timeline of the research project Answer: C 37. What is the purpose of the literature review section in a research proposal? A) To provide a detailed description of the research methodology B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To review theories and archival literature to identify knowledge gaps, gain insights into different research methodologies, and assist the researcher in understanding the problem of the study as reported by other researchers D) To describe the expected research outcomes Answer: C 38. What is the benefit of conducting a literature review in a research proposal? A) To prove that the researcher is knowledgeable about the research topic B) To summarize the research methodology used in previous studies C) To identify knowledge gaps in the existing literature D) To present the expected results of the research project Answer: C 39. What sources can be used for the literature review in a research proposal? A) Only local and national journals B) Only international journals and books C) Any relevant sources, including local, national, and international journals, books, routine statistics and registers, opinions, and organizations D) Only routine statistics and registers Answer: C 40. What is the purpose of the research methodology section in a research proposal? A) To provide a detailed description of the research problem B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To specify the materials and methods for consideration and the data types to be obtained, and to explain how the materials and methods would be executed and how the data would be processed and analyzed to obtain research outcomes D) To describe the expected research outcomes Answer: C 41 What information should be included in the research methodology section of a research proposal? A) A detailed description of the literature review B) A summary of the expected results C) Materials and methods for consideration, data types to be obtained, and an explanation of how the materials and methods would be executed and how the data would be processed and analyzed to obtain research outcomes D) The budget and timeline of the research project Answer: C 42. Why is it important to specify how the data would be processed and analyzed in the research methodology section of a research proposal? A) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise B) To provide a context for the research problem and to explain why the research is important C) To describe the expected research outcomes D) To show how the raw data would be refined into researchable data to obtain research outcomes Answer: D 43. What is the purpose of the expected research outcomes section in a research proposal? A) To provide a detailed description of the research methodology B) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise C) To state the research findings that the researcher expects to accomplish after successful project completion and to associate them directly with the research aim and objectives D) To describe the significance of the study Answer: C 44. What is the difference between objectives and expected research outcomes in a research proposal? A) Objectives are the finish line for expected research outcomes. B) Objectives are technical, social, economical, and environmental outcomes. C) Objectives and expected research outcomes are the same thing. D) Expected research outcomes are the finish line for objectives. Answer: A 45. How many expected research outcomes should be included in a research proposal? A) Two B) Three or four C) Five or six D) There is no specific number; it depends on the project aim and objectives. Answer: D 46. What is a project timeline in a research proposal? A) A detailed description of the research methodology B) A summary of the expected results C) A schedule, graph, or chart that gives an estimate of time for the research project's various tasks D) The budget for the research project Answer: C 47. Why is it important to include a project timeline in a research proposal? A) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise B) To provide a context for the research problem and to explain why the research is important C) To outline the estimated time for the research project's various tasks D) To describe the expected research outcomes Answer: C 48. What are the characteristics of a good project timeline in a research proposal? A) Detailed, unrealistic, and complex B) Simple, realistic, and easily comprehended by the reader C) Vague, unrealistic, and easily misinterpreted by the reader D) Detailed, complex, and difficult to understand Answer: B 49. What is a budget in a research proposal? A) A detailed description of the research methodology B) A summary of the expected results C) An estimate of the required personnel allowances or costs, equipment costs, supplies or consumables, and expenditures for travel D) The timeline for the research project Answer: C 50. Why is it important to have an accurate and realistic budget in a research proposal? A) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise B) To provide a context for the research problem and to explain why the research is important C) To identify the resources that are readily available and those that might be needed D) To get the research project funded and deliver the stated research proposal's outcomes Answer: D 51. When is the budget typically prepared in a research proposal? A) Before the research design or planning has ended B) During the literature review C) After the expected research outcomes have been identified D) During the analysis of the research data Answer: A 52. What is the recommended percentage for personnel allowances or costs in a research proposal budget? A) Not to exceed 10% of the budget B) Not to exceed 15% of the budget C) Not to exceed 20% of the budget D) Not to exceed 25% of the budget Answer: C 53. What is the recommended percentage for costs of equipment in a research proposal budget? A) Not to exceed 15% of the budget B) Not to exceed 20% of the budget C) Not to exceed 25% of the budget D) Not to exceed 30% of the budget Answer: C 54. What is the maximum percentage of monthly earnings that can be allocated for personnel allowances or costs for each member of the research team? A) 10% B) 15% C) 20% D) 25% Answer: C 55. What is a research protocol? A) A detailed description of the research methodology B) A summary of the expected results C) A research-planning document that follows a standard outline and is prepared by the researcher with the help of his supervisor D) The timeline for the research project Answer: C 56. What are the main goals of a research protocol? A) To provide a detailed description of the research methodology B) To summarize the expected results C) To justify the need for the specific study, suggest that the researcher is competent and prepared to carry out the research, and demonstrate that the research will make valuable contributions to knowledge in the field of study D) To provide a context for the research problem and to explain why the research is important Answer: C 57. Who prepares the research protocol? A) The researcher's supervisor B) The funding agency C) The research team D) The participant population Answer: A 58. What is the recommended sequence for the different sections of a research protocol? A) Bibliography or references, budget, timeline, chapters outline, preliminary results (if any), research methodology, significance of the study, aim and objectives of the research, problem statement, background to the study, project or research title B) Project or research title, background to the study, problem statement, aim and objectives of the research, significance of the study, research methodology, preliminary results (if any), chapters outline, timeline, budget, bibliography or references C) Significance of the study, aim and objectives of the research, research methodology, background to the study, project or research title, problem statement, preliminary results (if any), chapters outline, timeline, budget, bibliography or references D) Research methodology, timeline, budget, aim and objectives of the research, problem statement, background to the study, project or research title, significance of the study, preliminary results (if any), chapters outline, bibliography or references Answer: B 59. What is the purpose of including preliminary results in a research protocol? A) To demonstrate the researcher's expertise B) To provide a context for the research problem and to explain why the research is important C) To show that the research project has already been successfully completed D) To provide an indication of the potential results of the research project Answer: D 60. What is included in the bibliography or references section of a research protocol? A) A detailed description of the research methodology B) A summary of the expected results C) A list of all the sources that were referred to or cited in the research protocol D) The timeline for the research project Answer: C