RM Chpt 2

Question 1

Used to identify and describe the investigated topic, and conduct research to answer research questions

Answer 1

Research questions:

Question 2

Tentative idea or question waiting for evidence to support or refute it

Answer 2

Hypothesis:

Question 3

Is a guess at the outcome of a hypothesis

Answer 3

Prediction:

Question 4

Individuals who participate in research studies

Answer 4

Participants -

Question 5

the Systematic body of ideas about a particular topic

Answer 5

Theory:

Question 6

Computer database that maintains all the abstracts

Answer 6

PsycINFO:

Question 7

Summary of the research report

120 words or less

Answer 7

Abstract:

Question 8

Outlines the investigated problems

Answer 8

Introduction selection:

Question 9

Divided into subsections by the author depending on the complexity of the research design
Overview of design

Answer 9

Method section

Question 10

Findings presented by the researcher through:
Description in narrative form
Description in statistical language
Material in table or graphs

Answer 10

Results selection:

Question 11

Reviews the research from various perspective
Explains how the results compare with past results
Includes suggestions for practical applications and for future research on the topic
Presents methodological weaknesses and/or strengths

Answer 11

Discussion section

Question 12

Articles that summarize the research in a particular area

Answer 12

Lit Review