p.12
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
How should delimitations relate to your research question?
They should help maintain focus on the main goal of the research.
p.5
Understanding the Research Process
How does hermeneutic phenomenology differ from transcendental phenomenology?
Hermeneutic phenomenology focuses on interpreting experiences, while transcendental phenomenology sets aside pre-existing beliefs.
p.6
Crafting a Research Title
What elements should a research title include?
The subject matter, setting, respondents, and optionally the time period of the study.
p.11
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
Why is it important to define the scope and delimitations of a study?
It helps you stay focused and realistic about what your research can achieve.
p.8
Identifying Research Gaps
What are methodological gaps in research?
Gaps concerning the methods used to conduct research, indicating a need for new or improved methods.
p.9
Crafting a Research Title
What does it mean for a research question to be focused?
It should concentrate on one specific issue, avoiding broad questions.
p.8
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.
p.10
Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
How should you structure the significance of the study?
From general to specific.
p.12
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What are delimitations in research?
The boundaries set for the study, including choices about what to include or exclude.
p.1
Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What are some key traits evaluated for researchers?
Work habits, writing skills, organizing and planning, research understanding, intellectual ability, and interpersonal skills.
p.13
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.
p.6
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.
p.7
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.
p.6
Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is an independent variable in research?
The variable that the researcher changes or observes to see how it affects something else.
p.3
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.
p.12
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.
p.12
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What should you explain regarding the timeframe in your research?
The period over which data will be collected.
p.3
Research Design and Planning
What should drive your research design choices?
Your aims and priorities.
p.2
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.
p.1
Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What types of research methodologies are covered in the workshop?
Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods.
p.11
Research Design and Planning
What should be emphasized in research training and workshops?
Novelty, highlighting what's new and unique in your research.
p.11
Research Design and Planning
What is the importance of being concise and focused in research?
It ensures clarity and specificity in your explanations.
p.9
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?'
p.7
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.
p.2
Research Design and Planning
What are some decisions involved in creating a research design?
Overall research objectives, sampling methods, data collection methods, and data analysis methods.
p.5
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.
p.13
Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What type of language should be used when defining terms?
Clear and simple language, avoiding jargon.
p.13
Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What are operational definitions?
Definitions that specify the procedures or methods used to quantify a concept.
p.4
Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What do causal-comparative research designs study?
The reasons behind a change that has already occurred by comparing two groups.
p.8
Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What is a 'Statement of the Problem' in research?
A concise summary outlining the issue the research aims to address, including context, specific problem, relevance, and objectives.
p.8
Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What should be described in a Statement of the Problem?
The exact issue that needs further investigation and what is lacking in current understanding.
p.10
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.
p.9
Types of Research Questions
What do comparative questions examine?
They look at the similarities and differences between two or more things, like 'How do exercise preferences vary between middle-aged men across three American cities?'
p.8
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.
p.13
Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
Why is it important to provide examples when defining terms?
Examples help readers grasp the definitions and see their relevance.
p.4
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.
p.4
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.
p.10
Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What are the three angles to consider when discussing the impact of your research?
Practical significance, societal significance, and future research.
p.6
Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is the focus of qualitative research?
Understanding the meanings and experiences associated with constructs and concepts.
p.6
Crafting a Research Title
What is a research title?
The name or heading of a research paper or project that summarizes the main topic.
p.2
Research Design and Planning
Why is a good research design important?
It ensures consistency, reliability, and validity throughout the study.
p.8
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.
p.3
Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What does a quantitative approach focus on?
Measuring variables and describing frequencies, averages, and correlations.
p.12
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What is the purpose of defining the scope of your study?
To set the boundaries for the project and define what the research will cover.
p.6
Understanding the Research Process
How do concepts differ from constructs?
Concepts are more specific elements that make up constructs, like 'gender identity' within 'identity.'
p.2
Identifying Research Gaps
What is a key requirement for a research topic?
Participants must be willing to serve in the study.
p.2
Research Design and Planning
What does research design refer to?
The overall plan, structure, or strategy that guides a research project.
p.4
Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What concept is transcendental phenomenology built on?
'Intentionality,' meaning our minds are directed toward specific objects or experiences.
p.11
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What are limitations in research?
Factors that can affect your study but are outside your control.
p.5
Understanding the Research Process
What is the goal of transcendental phenomenology?
To reveal the true essence of how we experience and interpret the world.
p.9
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.
p.10
Identifying Research Gaps
What should your research question address?
A specific gap in existing knowledge.
p.13
Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What are conceptual definitions?
Definitions that explain what a term means in simple, theoretical terms.
p.3
Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is a key characteristic of qualitative research?
Understanding subjective experiences, beliefs, and concepts.
p.12
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What key elements should be included in a scope statement?
Purpose, Subject and Variables, Location, Timeframe, Population, and Research Methods.
p.1
Ethical Considerations in Research
What ethical principles are emphasized in the research training?
Honesty, compassion, and respect for all participants and communities involved.
p.1
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.
p.11
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What does the scope of a study describe?
What your research will focus on, including target population and study duration.
p.2
Research Design and Planning
What should researchers consider when designing their research?
Research objectives, whether to use primary or secondary research, and data collection methods.
p.9
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?'
p.9
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.
p.1
Objectives of the Research Training Workshop
What is the primary 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.
p.2
Identifying Research Gaps
How can a study contribute to existing knowledge?
By adding new information, repeating previous studies, or highlighting underrepresented voices.
p.4
Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is the main focus of experimental research design?
To determine if there is a causal relationship between two or more variables by manipulating one variable while controlling others.
p.7
Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What is the first step in writing the Background of the Study?
Introduce the broad topic.
p.4
Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is the focus of transcendental phenomenology?
Studying human experiences in their most basic form and how people perceive the world around them.
p.8
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 planned to address the problem.
p.7
Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
Why is it important to state the significance of your study?
To explain why your research is important and how it contributes to the field.
p.8
Identifying Research Gaps
What are data gaps in research?
Gaps involving missing or incomplete data, such as lacking data from specific groups.
p.5
Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What is a single-case study?
A research method studying one person, event, or situation in great detail.
p.5
Identifying Research Gaps
What are quantitative variables?
Characteristics that can be measured with numbers and exist on a scale.
p.10
Identifying Research Gaps
How should you define the research gap?
Clearly define it and ensure your question is directly related to it.
p.1
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.
p.2
Identifying Research Gaps
Who should benefit from the findings of a research study?
Individuals or groups affected by the problem being studied.
p.8
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.
p.11
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What are delimitations in research?
Boundaries you set for your study, indicating what is intentionally excluded.
p.5
Understanding the Research Process
What method does transcendental phenomenology use to achieve a clear understanding of experiences?
Phenomenological epoche, or bracketing.
p.11
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What are some examples of limitations in research?
Limited funds, unexpected events, time constraints, lack of technology, and previous research.
p.5
Identifying Research Gaps
What are qualitative variables?
Categorical variables that describe differences in categories without a numerical range.
p.10
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.
p.7
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.
p.3
Research Design and Planning
What is the defining attribute of descriptive research design?
It purely describes the situation without exploring relationships between variables.
p.7
Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
How should you narrow down to your research problem?
Focus on the specific problem related to the broader topic.
p.12
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.
p.2
Research Design and Planning
What can happen without a clear research design?
Researchers may make misaligned choices in methodology.
p.9
Crafting a Research Title
What are the key qualities of a strong research question?
Focus, clarity, feasibility, and alignment.
p.5
Identifying Research Gaps
What is a variable in research?
A person, place, thing, or phenomenon that you're trying to measure.
p.3
Research Design and Planning
What is the first choice to make in research design?
Whether to take a qualitative or quantitative approach.
p.2
Identifying Research Gaps
What is the first question to consider when selecting a research topic?
What is the specific controversy or issue that I need to address?
p.7
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.
p.13
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.
p.9
Types of Research Questions
What is a research question?
The main question your study is trying to answer, guiding your research focus.
p.9
Types of Research Questions
Why is having a clear research question important?
It helps keep the project on track and ensures it answers something significant.
p.6
Crafting a Research Title
What are the characteristics of a good research title?
It describes the topic, summarizes the main idea, can change during the study, and should be catchy, concise, and crispy.
p.12
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What should you mention about variables not included in your study?
The specific variables excluded and the reasons for their exclusion.
p.12
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
What is an example of a delimitation choice?
Choosing to study only students from one school for easier data collection.
p.11
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
How can understanding scope, delimitations, and limitations benefit researchers?
It sets clear expectations and makes research more manageable and transparent.
p.10
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.
p.6
Understanding the Research Process
What are constructs in research?
Abstract ideas representing the phenomena being studied, such as 'identity' or 'culture.'
p.3
Research Design and Planning
What is the focus of descriptive research design?
Describing existing conditions, behaviors, or characteristics without manipulating variables.
p.4
Research Methodologies: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods
What does phenomenological research design aim to explore?
The meaning of lived experiences and how they are perceived by individuals.
p.3
Research Design and Planning
How can descriptive research be useful?
By generating insight into a research problem through description of its characteristics.
p.7
Writing Chapter I: The Problem and Its Background
What should you do when explaining previous research?
Summarize what other researchers have found and mention important studies related to your problem.
p.9
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?'
p.11
Scope, Delimitation, and Limitations of Research
How do limitations affect the credibility of research?
Recognizing limitations shows awareness of potential weaknesses, enhancing credibility.
p.5
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.
