The document contains 30 multiple choice questions about conducting research. It addresses topics like avoiding common mistakes in background writing, distinguishing between research problems and questions, formulating research questions, selecting a research topic, defining variables, scope and limitations, the statement of the problem, literature reviews, and maintaining engagement in the background section. The questions assess understanding of key elements involved in the research process from developing research problems and questions to structuring papers and establishing boundaries.
The document contains 30 multiple choice questions about conducting research. It addresses topics like avoiding common mistakes in background writing, distinguishing between research problems and questions, formulating research questions, selecting a research topic, defining variables, scope and limitations, the statement of the problem, literature reviews, and maintaining engagement in the background section. The questions assess understanding of key elements involved in the research process from developing research problems and questions to structuring papers and establishing boundaries.
The document contains 30 multiple choice questions about conducting research. It addresses topics like avoiding common mistakes in background writing, distinguishing between research problems and questions, formulating research questions, selecting a research topic, defining variables, scope and limitations, the statement of the problem, literature reviews, and maintaining engagement in the background section. The questions assess understanding of key elements involved in the research process from developing research problems and questions to structuring papers and establishing boundaries.
The document contains 30 multiple choice questions about conducting research. It addresses topics like avoiding common mistakes in background writing, distinguishing between research problems and questions, formulating research questions, selecting a research topic, defining variables, scope and limitations, the statement of the problem, literature reviews, and maintaining engagement in the background section. The questions assess understanding of key elements involved in the research process from developing research problems and questions to structuring papers and establishing boundaries.
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer.
Questions:
1. What is a common mistake to avoid in background writing?
a. Maintaining conciseness b. Including excessive details c. Staying on topic d. Eliminating ambiguity Answer: 2. How does a research problem differ from research questions? a. The research problem delves into specific inquiries. b. Research questions represent the primary issue being investigated. c. The research problem focuses on the methodology. d. Research questions emerge from the literature review. Answer: 3. How should research questions be formulated? a. Using only declarative statements b. Resorting to yes-or-no inquiries c. Without clarity d. Using interrogative or declarative statements Answer: 4. What is the deductive approach to quantitative research questions? a. Focus on description of things to prove b. Goes from bigger ideas to smaller ideas c. Ask questions on the kind, qualifications, and categories of subjects d. Asks about the nature and manner of connection between variables Answer: 5. Why is it important to indicate the scope and delimitation of a study? a. To confuse readers b. To prevent any limitations c. To establish clear boundaries for the research inquiry d. To make the study more ambitious Answer: 6. What is the difference between limitations and delimitations? a. Limitations focus on specific variables, while delimitations identify weaknesses. b. Limitations are within the researcher's control, while delimitations are imposed restrictions. c. Limitations identify potential weaknesses, while delimitations establish clear boundaries. d. Limitations are imposed restrictions, while delimitations are beyond the researcher's control. Answer: 7. What does a well-defined scope enhance in a research study? a. Ambiguity b. Focus, credibility, and overall contribution c. Length and complexity Reviewer in RDL2 G12 d. Avoidance of any constraints Answer: 8. What are the elements of a well-constructed statement of the problem? a. Only research objectives b. Only potential benefits c. Only research questions d. Introduction to the problem, gap in knowledge, research questions/objectives, and justification for the study Answer: 9. What are the fundamental steps in selecting a research topic? a. Conducting preliminary research, defining the problem, selecting a broad topic, refining the research question b. Refining the research question, conducting preliminary research, selecting a broad topic, defining the problem c. Defining the problem, selecting a broad topic, conducting preliminary research, refining the research question d. Selecting a broad topic, refining the research question, conducting preliminary research, defining the problem Answer: 10. What is the Input-Process-Output Model used for in research? a. Identifying limitations b. Formulating research questions c. Defining variables d. Indicating the steps from inputs to outputs in an intervention Answer: 11. What do mediating variables describe in a cause-effect relationship? a. The dependent variable b. The moderator variable c. The independent variable d. The effect and influence of the relationship between variables Answer: 12. What does the conceptual framework include? a. Only the independent variable b. Only the dependent variable c. Only the moderating variable d. The independent variable, dependent variable, moderating variable, and relationships among variables Answer: 13. What does the background of a study encompass? a. Only the research questions b. Only the introduction c. Significant and pertinent studies d. Only the literature review Answer: 14. How does the introduction differ from the background? a. The introduction concludes with research questions, aims, and objectives. Reviewer in RDL2 G12 b. The background provides a brief overview. c. The introduction delves deeply into the topic. d. The background contains preliminary data. Answer: 15. When should the literature review come in a research paper? a. Before the background b. After the methodology c. After the conclusion d. After the background Answer: 16. What are the key considerations when writing the background? a. Begin with research questions b. Balance specificity with relevance c. Exclude unfamiliar terms d. Skip the literature search Answer: 17. What are quantitative research problems derived from? a. Existing literature (RRL) b. Personal experiences only c. Political issues only d. Historical data only Answer: 18. What do descriptive research questions focus on? a. he reasons behind effects b. The connection between variables c. The kind, qualifications, and categories of subjects d. The impact of a specific program Answer: 19. How does the research question guide the research process? a. By providing an overwhelming amount of data b. By contributing to ongoing scholarly dialogue c. By avoiding the formulation of hypotheses d. By ignoring the methods of data collection Answer: 20. What is the purpose of defining the scope of a study? a. To outline the study's coverage b. To eliminate all variables c. To confuse readers d. To make the study broad and ambitious Answer: 21. Why is it crucial to articulate the limitations of a study? a. To confuse readers b. To maintain credibility and integrity c. To make the study seem perfect d. To ignore potential weaknesses Answer: Reviewer in RDL2 G12 22. What is the purpose of the statement of the problem in a research study? a. To provide background information b. To outline the study's coverage c. To establish clear boundaries d. To describe the issue or concern being addressed Answer: 23. What is the role of the statement of the problem in guiding the research process? a. To create confusion b. To outline the study's coverage c. To provide context for the study d. To guide the research objectives, methodology, and analysis Answer: 24. What are the types of variables discussed in the context of a research study? a. Only independent variable b. Only dependent variable c. Only control variable d. Independent variable, dependent variable, moderating variable, mediating variable, and control variable Answer: 25. What is the purpose of a concept map in the research process? a. Conducting data analysis b. Developing a plan or blueprint c. Confusing readers d. Eliminating ambiguity Answer: 26. How do the theoretical and conceptual frameworks differ? a. Theoretical frameworks focus on the study's specific ideas. b. Conceptual frameworks provide a general structure for the study. c. Theoretical frameworks are visual representations, while conceptual frameworks are written descriptions. d. Conceptual frameworks guide the development of specific hypotheses. Answer: 27. What is the role of the background section in a research paper? a. Providing data analysis b. Introducing the author's biography c. Offering context to the information presented d. Discussing current trends in the field Answer: 28. In what section of a research paper should the background typically be located? a. Conclusion b. Literature review c. Methodology d. Introduction Answer: 29. What is the purpose of the literature review in a research paper? a. Introducing the research topic Reviewer in RDL2 G12 b. Providing context to the background c. Detailing all the studies mentioned in the background d. Presenting a brief overview of the research Answer: 30. How can an author maintain engagement in the background section? a. Include excessive length b. Avoid organization c. Weave a narrative around the research's central theme d. Focus on brevity Answer: