Research Question Development

Research Topic

100

Name four assigned topics for CW 2.

1. Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Relationships 2. Extracurricular Activities 3. Emotional Intelligence 4. Social and Cultural Biases

200

What is used to narrow a topic and decide what we want to focus on? Specify. 

“The 5 Wh questions”: Who? Where? When? What? How?

300

1. Which of the following is an example of a narrowed research topic?
   • A) The impact of social media
   • B) Social media usage among teenagers during the pandemic
   • C) The future of technology
   • D) Technology and learning

• B) Social media usage among teenagers during the pandemic

400

What is the issue with the following topic: Why social media is destroying society?

An opinion-driven/biased topic
 (Topics framed around personal beliefs, assumptions, or predetermined conclusions)

500

What is wrong with the research question: Do ghosts exist?

The topic cannot be investigated using academic evidence or methods.

Article Structure

100

Name the sections of the journal article.

1. Abstract 

2. Introduction  

3. Literature Review  

4. Methods  

5. Results  

6. Discussion  

7. Conclusion / Recommendations 

8. Reference list / Appendix

200

What is Abstract? 

The abstract is a brief summary of the entire research paper.

300

Which section explains how the research was conducted?

Methods / Methodology

400

Where are previous studies, theories, and research gaps discussed?

Literature Review

500

What is the purpose of Discussion? 

The discussion section interprets the results and explains their meaning. It connects the findings to the research questions and compares them with previous studies discussed in the literature review. The purpose of this section is to explain why the results matter and what they reveal about the research topic.

Research Question

100

1. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a strong research question?
   • A) Specificity
   • B) Clarity
   • C) Generality
   • D) Feasibility

• C) Generality

200

1. In the context of developing a research question, what does "scope" refer to?
   • A) The method of data collection
   • B) The population and geographical area for the research
   • C) The theory behind the research
   • D) The duration of the research study

• B) The population and geographical area for the research

300

What is the primary purpose of a research question?

To provide a clear focus for the research study

400

What does it mean for a research question to be 'feasible'?

It can be completed within the given timeframe and resources.

500

Which of the following is an example of an exploratory research question?

• A) How does social media affect academic performance?
• B) What percentage of students use social media?
• C) What are students’ perceptions of social media use in learning?
• D) Is there a correlation between social media use and grades?

• C) What are students’ perceptions of social media use in learning?