We review the relevant literature to know: What is already known about the topic What concepts and theories have been applied to the topic c) Who are the key contributors to the topic All of the above.
The quality of the whole study is affected by _____________. a) Each step of the research process. b) How the findings are communicated The clarity of the research report All of the above.
The use of statistical procedures will reinforce the validity of the conclusion in
quantitative research. True False.
Before starting to write a report it is advisable to develop ____________. A theme. An outline. A model. A chapter. .
The first chapter of the report should be entitled ____________. Methodology. Conclusion. Introduction Results.
When writing about a variable in a report, what should be included? Results of the data. Interpretation of the findings. Graphs or tables of the data. All of the above.
A research report must be referenced using an acceptable academic style. True False.
University faculties and departments are not organized along disciplinary lines True False.
The choice of a research problem should be a highly personalized decision True False.
The Harvard referencing system is also known as _____________. The reference by number system The author-date system. The author-number system. The short-title system .
What is the purpose of the conclusion in a research report? It summarizes the key findings in relation to the research questions It explains how concepts were operationally defined and measured It contains a useful review of the relevant literature It outlines the methodological procedures that were employed .
what is the purpose of the abstract in a research report? It explains how concepts were operationally defined and measured It contains a useful review of the relevant literature It outlines the methodological procedures that were employed An abstract is a brief SUMMARY of your research .
Before submitting your dissertation, you should ensure that: Your writing is free of sexist, racist and disablist language Other people have read your final draft You have proofread it thoroughly All of the above .
In an experimental design, the dependent variable is: The one that is not manipulated and in which any changes are observed The one that is manipulated in order to observe any effects on the other A measure of the extent to which personal values affect research An ambiguous concept whose meaning depends on how it is defined.
An example of Interdisciplinary research filed is:
Chemistry Relational algebra Physics Bio-informatics .
An example of basic research filed is: Geophysics Physics Bio-informatics Fuzzy control systems.
What is an abstract for a scientific paper? A portion of the paper used to sample A summary for the major aspects of the entire paper The source for a scientific paper The end results of an experiment.
What are the four sections of an abstract? Methods, Results or Findings, Experiments and a Conclusion Background or Introduction, Methods, Abstract and a Conclusion Background or Introduction, Methods, Results or Findings and a Conclusion Beginning, Middle, End and Abstract .
All of these may appear in a research proposal, but which one will ALWAYS appear? Business objective.
Creative objective Research objective. Marketing objective.
Which word fills all the blanks in this extract: We talk about generating_________,
testing_______, rejecting ________.
hypotheses aims objectives question.
Which of the following should be included in a research proposal? Your academic status and experience The difficulties you encountered with your previous reading on the topic Your choice of research methods and reasons for choosing them All of the above .
What practical steps can you take before you actually start your research? Find out exactly what your institution's requirements are for a dissertation Make sure you are familiar with the hardware and software you plan to use Apply for clearance of your project through an ethics committee All of the above.
Why do you need to review the existing literature?
To make sure you have a long list of references Because without it, you could never reach the required word-count To find out what is already known about your area of interest
To help in your general studying .
A systematic literature review is: One which starts in your own library, then goes to on-line databases and, finally, to the internet
A replicable, scientific and transparent process One which gives equal attention to the principal contributors to the area A responsible, professional process of time-management for research.
What is the first stage of a systematic review?
Assess the relevance of each study to the research question(s) Define the purpose and scope of the review Appraise the quality of studies from the previous step Survey all of the literature contained within a single library.
What does 'sampling cases' mean? Sampling using a sampling frame Identifying people who are suitable for research Literally, the researcher's brief-case Sampling people, newspapers, television programmes etc.
Which of the following is not a data-collection method? Research questions Unstructured interviewing Postal survey questionnaires Participant observation.
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