Research Reviewer Flashcards
(17 cards)
What are the key concepts learned in Chapter 4 of a research paper?
Differentiating contents of presentation, analysis and interpretation of data; presenting data in textual and graphical forms; analyzing the data gathered; interpreting the meaning of the results of the study.
These concepts are essential for writing a research paper.
What is the process of organizing raw data before presentation called?
Presentation of Data
Presentation involves arranging data in a logical and sequential order.
What form of data presentation uses rows and columns?
Tabular Presentation of Data
This method is systematic and logical, making it easy to read.
What does Textual Presentation of Data entail?
Uses words, statements, and paragraphs with numbers and measurements to describe the data.
This is usually written after tabular presentation.
What is the purpose of Graphical Presentation of Data?
To exhibit the relation between data, ideas, information and concepts in a diagram.
It includes graphs or charts like line graphs, bar graphs, and pie charts.
What is the process of breaking up the whole study into categories called?
Analysis of Data
This analysis is based on specific questions in the Statement of the Problem.
What is Classification of Data Analysis?
Grouping the data with similar characteristics.
This classification helps in locating similarities and reducing mental strain.
What are the bases of classification of data?
- Quantitative Classification
- Qualitative Classification
- Temporal Classification
- Spatial Classification
Each type focuses on different attributes of the data.
What does Interpretation of Data answer?
‘So what?’ and ‘What do the results of the study mean?’
This section allows researchers to make generalizations based on data.
What is the first part of Chapter 5 in a research paper?
Summary of Findings
This part shows the summary and major findings of the study.
What should the Summary of Findings include?
- Textual generalizations
- Important data consisting of text and numbers
- No deductions or interpretations
It highlights only important findings.
What do Conclusions in a research paper represent?
Inferences drawn from the findings of the study.
The number of conclusions coincides with the number of specific findings.
What should Recommendations in a research paper be?
Feasible, practical, and attainable.
Recommendations should address issues discovered in the study.
What is an Abstract in a research paper?
A concise summary of the research paper.
It must be self-contained and highlight significant parts of the paper.
What are the functions of an Abstract?
- Selection
- Indexing
Abstracts allow quick retrieval and help readers decide relevance.
Fill in the blank: An abstract is a well-developed single paragraph of approximately _______ in length.
300 words
It summarizes the significant parts of the paper.
True or False: The abstract should be the first part written in a research paper.
False
The abstract should be written last after concluding the paper.