Topic 3

Question 1

The materialization of the topic of interest

Answer 1

Research problem

Question 2

The phenomenon must be observable, it must have at least 2 variables, it must not leave any unanswered doubts, and it must be delimited. Are characteristics of:

Answer 2

Research problem

Question 3

The research question must answer the next questions:

Answer 3

• What is being studied
• With whom
• How is the problem studied

Question 4

The research needs to have a defined objective, meaning that the more questions you answer, the more … it’ll have

Answer 4

Justification

Question 5

This characteristic answers: what is the research for?

Answer 5

Convenience

Question 6

This characteristic answers: Who will benefit?

Answer 6

Social Relevance

Question 7

This characteristic answers: will it solve a practical problem?

Answer 7

Practical implications

Question 8

This characteristic answers: Will it apport knowledge?

Answer 8

Theoretical value

Question 9

This characteristic answers: can it create a new way of analyzing or recollecting data?

Answer 9

Methodological

Question 10

If it’s capable of working, functioning, and developing adequately

Answer 10

Viability

Question 11

• The researcher can implement decisions
• Has an adequate environment
• Results can be marketed or implemented
• Has legal and ethical conditions
• Has effective communications
• Enough financing
• Available equipment
  Are all characteristics of:

Answer 11

Viability

Question 12

It must comply with legal and ethical requirements imposed by society or the country

Answer 12

Restrictions

Question 13

Discipline that studies the ethical norms of research (ethical norms, copyright guidelines, authorship, patenting policies)

Answer 13

Research ethics