Research methodology

Question 1

Define Research/Research Methodology

Answer 1

Research is a systematic investigation to find new facts, knowledge and information on a specific topic. It involves a movement from known to unknown. 4 types- quali, quanti, descriptive and mixed.

Research Methodology includes the various steps/stages adopted to carry out a research project.
An outline to systematically solve a research problem.
In other words, research methodology is about the principles that guide research practices.

Question 2

Distinguish between Research Methodology & Research Method

Answer 2

Research methodology is like a planner suggesting various tools for carrying out research from start to finish.
Research methods are the tools themselves, used in the collection of data during research.
Thus, Research Method is a sub-set (an aspect) of Research Methodology.

6 types of research methods include :
Experimentation
Surveys
Interviews
Observations
Questionnaires
Case studies

Question 3

Outline the major stages of a research project

Answer 3

Planning/Introduction:
Identify the research problem
Justification/statement of problem
Create the research question
State the research aim and objectives (must be CARTMN)
Formulation of hypothesis

Execution/research design:
Development of research method
Selection of sample size
Appropriate result/data preparation depending on methods used

Conclusion/discussion:
Key findings from study
Data interpretation and relevance to the research question

Question 4

What is the abstract

Answer 4

Is a concise summary of the main points and findings of a research/study
Designed to give the reader a complete, yet concise, understanding of your paper’s research and findings.
Content of abstract include:
Introduction
Methods
Results
Conclusion

Question 5

What is a research question

Answer 5

A research question is a question that a study or research project aims to answer
It is the main argument of the research. Must be answerable using quantitative and/or qualitative data, or by reading scholarly sources on the topic to develop your argument.

Question 6

References types

Answer 6

APA (American Psychological Association) system - most popular
Harvard system
Vancouver system
MLA (Modern Languages Association) system
MHRA (Modern Humanities Research Association) system
Oxford

Question 7

Chapters of Research Project Report

Answer 7

Preliminary pages
Chapter 1 – Introduction (Justification/Statement of problem & objectives)
Chapter 2 – Literature review
Chapter3 - Materials & Methods
Chapter 4 - Results
Chapter 5 – Discussion
Chapter 6 - Conclusion & Recommendations
References
Appendix (optional)

Question 8

What is plagiarism

Answer 8

Plagiarism is the act of copying someone else’s words, ideas, research, or creative work (such as written text, images, music, or data) without giving them proper acknowledgement and presenting it as your own.

Question 9

What is a hypothesis

Answer 9

A hypothesis is a tentative statement about the relationship between two or more variables in a research topic.
Is a prediction of the result of the research problem