MANAGING A RESEARCH PROJECT

Question 1

it is adopted by most research funding institutions in assessing research proposals

Answer 1

rbm/ results-based management

Question 2

this is focused on the outcome and impact of the proposed study

Answer 2

results-based management

Question 3

This is a unique strategy that revolves around the concepts of planning, doing or implementing, monitoring, assessing, adjusting and learnign

Answer 3

rbm

Question 4

it pertains to changes in state or condition of beneficiaries

Answer 4

impact

Question 5

refer to changes in practices, performance, or behavior of stakeholders

Answer 5

intermediate outcome

Question 6

observed changes in capabilities of stakeholders

Answer 6

immediate outcome

Question 7

products or services arising from the conduct of planned activities

Answer 7

outputs

Question 8

chain of connection between rbm terminologies

Answer 8

inputs or investments or resources - activities/ course of actions - outputes - immediate outcome - intermediate outcome - impact

Question 9

advantages of rbm

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focused managing brought about by careful and deliberate planning
precise assessment leading to prompt identification and resolution of problems
documented support to beneficiaries
well-spent funds

Question 10

it may be defined as observable changes that are relevant to the fulfilment of the objectives

Answer 10

outcomes

Question 11

does an outcome can have multiple outputs?

Answer 11

yes

Question 12

these are identified to gauge whether or not you have achieved the study’s outcomes and objectives

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performance indicators

Question 13

a good performance indicator is tied to :

Answer 13

specific outcome
cost-effective
determined by concerned stakeholders

Question 14

in writing a performance indicator, it should be _____ and ______ stated

Answer 14

clearly and explicitly

Question 15

these are tangible and measurable form and can be a product or service rendered

Answer 15

outputs

Question 16

possible outputs for such outcome include

Answer 16

a well-drafted research proposal and conducting learning assessments

Question 17

these provide the manpower and organizational materials essential to the execution of the planned activities

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strategic resources

Question 18

this provides details concerning people responsible for data gathering and the time frame or schedule within which to complete the data collection

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data collection plan

Question 19

this permits a comparison of the situation before and after the research project or inquiry

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baseline data

Question 20

this do not significantly affect the outcome but are necessary events or those most likely to happen while conducting the inquiry

Answer 20

assumptions

Question 21

refers to the important aspect in the design of the study aimed at minimizing the effects of extraneous independent variables.

Answer 21

controls

Question 22

this describes the ongoing status of the program or research undertaking

Answer 22

progress report