Module 2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
- It is a general idea, problem, or issue being
considered for investigation - It is a way of framing the question as a series
of simple but direct statements.
Research topic
these sources primarily came from personal experiences or the things a researcher has observed in his or her everyday living
Personal sources
- Intended to be answered through research
- Helps the researcher focus on a particular aspect of the overall body of knowledge that
s/he will frame through literature review
Research questions
these are highly reputable sources that underwent rigorous review process.
These sources include journals, books, research papers, feasibility, and case studies
Scholarly sources
these sources come from newspaper, magazines, radio, television, and internet sources. It provides data on current events
Non-scholarly sources
A ______ should give the reader an obvious idea what the study is all about
Good research question
(Type of research questions)
this compares two (2) or more characteristics of two (2) or more persons, groups, organizations, or occurrence
Comparative
(Type of research question)
seeks to understand the affinity of variables
Relational
(Type of research question)
seeks to objectively describe a particular attribute/s of a person, group, organization, or occurrence
Descriptive
What makes a good research study?
- Clarifies what data needs to be gathered
- It should be empirical and can be measured
- It should be complex and not terminal, meaning it should be scientific and systematic yet gives
simple answers - It should be relevant
- It should be practical meaning that the questions can be answered based on the availability of
time, resources, skill level, and the difficulty to obtain data.
to make the reader aware that the research is worth
studying. It tells the reader why the study is valuable, and it somewhat markets the research that it will
contribute to society
Significance of the study
aim to identify potential weaknesses of the study
Limitations
aim to narrow the scope of a study
Delimitations