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Objectives of the Research Training Workshop
What is the main objective of the research training workshop?
To present a comprehensive overview of the research process, guiding students from the initial formulation of research questions to the conclusions.
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Objectives of the Research Training Workshop
What skills are enhanced for students during the workshop?
The ability to conduct a thorough literature review, including finding, evaluating, and synthesizing existing research.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What types of research methodologies are covered in the workshop?
Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.
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Ethical Considerations in Research
What ethical principles are emphasized in the research training?
Honesty, compassion, and respect for all participants and communities involved.
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Identifying Research Gaps
What should your research question address?
A specific gap in existing knowledge.
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Research Design and Planning
What is descriptive research design focused on?
Describing existing conditions, behaviors, or characteristics without manipulating variables.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What is a 'Statement of the Problem' in research?
A concise summary outlining the issue your research aims to address, including context, specific problem, relevance, and objectives.
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Research Design and Planning
What should drive your research design choices?
Your aims and priorities.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What is the purpose of defining terms in a research paper?
To provide clarity on the subject matter.
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What are the key components to include in a scope statement?
Purpose, Subject and Variables, Location, Timeframe, Population, and Research Methods.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What does an explanatory case study aim to explain?
The 'how' and 'why' of certain events or outcomes.
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Understanding the Research Process
How does hermeneutic phenomenology differ from transcendental phenomenology?
Hermeneutic phenomenology focuses on interpreting experiences, while transcendental phenomenology aims to set aside pre-existing beliefs.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
Why is it important to provide examples when defining terms?
Examples help readers grasp definitions and see their relevance to the topic.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
How should you structure the significance of the study?
From general to specific.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What are the main components of Chapter I in a research study?
Background of the Study, Statement of the Problem, Research Questions, Significance of the Study, Scope and Delimitation/Limitation, Definition of Terms.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is the goal of a qualitative approach?
To understand subjective experiences, beliefs, and concepts.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What should guide you in identifying the specific contribution of your study?
The statement of the problem.
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
Why is it important to specify the location in your research scope?
To clarify where data will be gathered.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What are operational definitions?
Definitions that specify the procedures or methods used to quantify a concept.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is an independent variable?
The variable that the researcher changes or observes to see how it affects something else.
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Identifying Research Gaps
What are knowledge gaps in research?
Areas where we don't know enough about a topic, such as understanding disease spread or new technology.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
How should you narrow down to your research problem?
By focusing on the specific problem related to the broader topic.
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Identifying Research Gaps
How can a study contribute to existing knowledge?
By adding new information or perspectives on the problem.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is Correlational Research Design used for?
To identify and measure the relationship between two or more variables without manipulating them.
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Research Design and Planning
What is the importance of research design?
It serves as the blueprint for collecting and analyzing data, ensuring consistency, reliability, and validity.
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Research Design and Planning
What is the definition of research design?
The overall plan, structure, or strategy that guides a research project from conception to final data analysis.
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Understanding the Research Process
What method does transcendental phenomenology use to achieve a clear understanding of experiences?
'Phenomenological epoche' or 'bracketing.'
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is the focus of case study research design?
Investigating a single individual or group to gain an in-depth understanding of their experiences.
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Types of Research Questions
What are descriptive questions?
Questions that aim to describe a situation or phenomenon, such as 'What types of exercise do high-performing UK executives engage in?'
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
How can you connect your research to broader contexts?
By relating it to larger issues, current trends, debates, or challenges in your field.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
Why is the 'Background of the Study' important?
It sets the stage, justifies the study, identifies gaps, and guides the research.
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Crafting a Research Title
What are the key qualities of a strong research question?
Focus, clarity, feasibility, and alignment.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What should you do after explaining the specific problem?
Summarize what other researchers have found related to your research problem.
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Identifying Research Gaps
Who should benefit from the findings of a research study?
Individuals or groups affected by the problem being studied.
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Identifying Research Gaps
What should a research topic ideally do?
Add new information, highlight unheard voices, or assist with social justice.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is the focus of Phenomenological Research Design?
Exploring the meaning of lived experiences and how they are perceived by individuals.
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Research Design and Planning
What is the first choice to make when selecting a research design?
Whether to take a qualitative or quantitative approach.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What does the significance of the study explain?
Why your research is important and how it contributes to the field.
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Types of Research Questions
What is a research question?
The main question your study is trying to answer, guiding your research.
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What should you explain regarding the research methods in your scope statement?
How you will conduct your research and analyze the data.
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Types of Research Questions
What do comparative questions examine?
They look at the similarities and differences between two or more things, like exercise preferences across different groups.
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Identifying Research Gaps
What are conceptual gaps in research?
Gaps related to understanding theories or ideas, needing more research to connect concepts or develop new theories.
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Understanding the Research Process
How is research defined in the context of the workshop?
As a structured inquiry that utilizes acceptable scientific methodology to solve problems and create new knowledge.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
How do qualitative variables differ from quantitative variables?
Qualitative variables focus on understanding meanings and experiences, while quantitative variables are defined in measurable terms.
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What are delimitations in research?
Boundaries set for the study, indicating what is intentionally excluded.
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What can be considered as limitations in a research study?
Limited funds, unexpected events, time constraints, lack of technology, and previous research.
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Ethical Considerations in Research
What practical ethical considerations should be taken into account when designing research?
Time for data collection, access to data, necessary research skills, and need for ethical approval.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What are conceptual definitions?
Definitions that explain what a term means in simple, theoretical terms.
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What are delimitations in research?
Boundaries set for the study based on choices about what to include or exclude.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What should be outlined in the objectives of the research?
The goals of the research and the methods or approaches to address the problem.
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Identifying Research Gaps
Why is it important to understand the significance of a research problem?
Because it helps to justify the relevance of the study.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What are some crucial skills evaluated for researchers?
Work habits, writing, organizing and planning, research understanding, intellectual skills, and interpersonal skills.
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Crafting a Research Title
What is a research title?
The name or heading of a research paper or project that summarizes the main topic.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What does Experimental Research Design determine?
Whether there is a causal relationship between two or more variables.
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Research Design and Planning
What is the importance of being concise and focused in research explanations?
To keep the explanation clear and avoid vague statements.
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Identifying Research Gaps
How should you define the research gap?
Clearly define it and ensure your question is directly related to it.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is a single-case study?
A research method where only one person, event, or situation is studied in great detail.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What are the three angles to consider when discussing the significance of your research?
Practical significance, societal significance, and future research.
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Research Design and Planning
Why is descriptive research useful?
It generates insight into a research problem by describing its characteristics.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What are the two important types of variables in research?
Independent variable and dependent variable.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is a dependent variable?
The variable that gets measured in the study to see the effect of the independent variable.
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Identifying Research Gaps
What are methodological gaps in research?
Gaps concerning the methods used to conduct research, requiring new ways or improvements in current methods.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What does identifying the gap in research involve?
Pointing out what hasn't been studied yet and what questions still need answers.
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Identifying Research Gaps
What is a requirement for a research topic to be viable?
Participants must be willing to serve in the study.
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What are limitations in research?
Factors affecting the study that are outside the researcher's control.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is the concept of 'intentionality' in Transcendental Phenomenology?
The idea that our minds are always directed toward specific objects or experiences.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What does a quantitative approach focus on?
Measuring variables and describing frequencies, averages, and correlations.
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What does the scope of a study define?
It sets the boundaries for a project and defines what the research will cover.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What should be described in a Statement of the Problem?
The exact issue that needs to be addressed, including gaps in current understanding.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
How do conceptual and operational definitions work together in research?
Conceptual definitions provide theoretical understanding, while operational definitions offer concrete methods for measurement.
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Identifying Research Gaps
What is a key question to address when selecting a research topic?
What is the specific controversy or issue that I need to address?
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Identifying Research Gaps
What are data gaps in research?
Gaps involving missing or incomplete data, such as lacking data from specific groups.
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Research Design and Planning
What should be emphasized in research training and workshops?
Novelty, highlighting what's new and unique in the research.
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Crafting a Research Title
What are the characteristics of a good research title?
It describes the topic, summarizes the main idea, can be changed, is catchy, concise, and uses keywords.
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Research Design and Planning
What decisions are involved in creating a research design?
Overall objectives, primary or secondary research, sampling methods, data collection methods, and analysis methods.
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Understanding the Research Process
What is the goal of transcendental phenomenology?
To reveal the true essence of how we experience and interpret the world.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What type of language should be used when defining terms?
Clear and simple language, avoiding jargon.
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Research Design and Planning
What is a key attribute of descriptive research design?
It purely describes the situation without exploring relationships between variables.
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Types of Research Questions
Why is having a clear research question important?
It helps keep the project focused and guides decisions about what and how to study.
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Identifying Research Gaps
What are qualitative variables?
Categorical variables that describe differences in categories without a numerical range.
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What should you mention about variables not included in your study?
The reasons for their exclusion should be clear and based on their relevance to the study.
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Crafting a Research Title
Why should a research question be clear and specific?
To ensure that anyone reading it can easily understand what is being studied.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
Why is it important to state the significance of your study?
To explain why the research is important and how it contributes to the field.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is Causal-Comparative Research Design?
A design that studies the reasons behind a change that has already occurred by comparing two groups.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What does Transcendental Phenomenology examine?
How people perceive and experience the world around them by exploring their 'life-world' or 'lived experience.'
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Identifying Research Gaps
What is a variable in research?
A person, place, thing, or phenomenon that you're trying to measure.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
Why is it important to show the relevance of the problem?
To explain why the problem is significant and how solving it will benefit the field or society.
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Types of Research Questions
What is the focus of exploratory questions?
They investigate the reasons behind or methods of a phenomenon, such as 'Why have bee populations declined in Germany over the last 5 years?'
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
How should delimitations relate to the research question?
They should help maintain focus on the main goal of the research.
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Understanding the Research Process
What are constructs in research?
Abstract ideas representing the phenomena being studied, such as 'identity' or 'culture.'
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Crafting a Research Title
What does feasibility in a research question refer to?
It means the question can be answered with the available resources and data.
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Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
When is Correlational Research Design particularly useful?
When exploring potential relationships between variables that cannot be manipulated for ethical, practical, or logistical reasons.
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
Why is it important to define the scope and delimitations of a study?
It helps stay focused and realistic about what the research can achieve.
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Identifying Research Gaps
What are quantitative variables?
Characteristics that can be measured with numbers and exist on a scale.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What does the 'Background of the Study' provide?
Context and details to help the reader understand the research problem.
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Types of Research Questions
What do relational questions explore?
They explore the relationship between variables, like 'What is the relationship between exercise and mental health?'
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Understanding the Research Process
What are concepts in research?
More specific elements that make up constructs, like 'gender identity' or 'cultural identity.'
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Crafting a Research Title
What are the elements of a research title?
The subject matter, setting, respondents, and optional time period.
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Ethical Considerations in Research
How does recognizing limitations affect the credibility of research?
It shows awareness of potential weaknesses and helps plan for challenges.
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
Why should you explain the reasoning behind your delimitations?
To clarify why certain boundaries were set and how they relate to the research question.
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Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What is the first step in writing the Background of the Study?
Introduce the broad topic.
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Crafting a Research Title
What does it mean for a research question to be focused?
It should concentrate on one specific issue and be manageable.
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Identifying Research Gaps
What are practical gaps in research?
Gaps about how research findings are applied in real life, needing more research on effective practices.
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Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What does the scope of a study describe?
What the research will focus on, including target population and extent.
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Research Design and Planning
What does a good research design help to avoid?
Making misaligned choices in methodology, sampling, data collection, and analysis.
