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Sources of Research Problems
Hypothesis
Research Problems
Types of Hypotheses
Qualitative
Quantitative
100
Theories, studies, library searches
What is identifying a topic?
100
A researcher's prediction of the research findings
What is a hypothesis?
100
The first item in the introduction to a research plan
What is the problem statement?
100
Generalizations made from a number of observations
What is an Inductive Hypothesis?
100
Researchers do not state a formal hypothesis prior to the study
What is a Qualitative Study?
200
Organized bodies of concepts, generalizations, and principles.
What are theories?
200
Based on theory or knowledge gained while reviewing the related literature
What is a hypothesis in a quantitative study?
200
A problem statement for this type of study indicates variables and characteristics of the participants
What is a qualitative statement?
200
Derived from theory that supports, expands or contradicts aspects of a given theory
What is a Deductive Hypothesis?
200
Likely to generate a new hypothesis as a result of the study
What is a Qualitative Study?
300
Talk with faculty, consult overviews of current research, select a general problem in your area of expertise
What is narrowing a topic?
300
The researcher selects the sample, measuring instruments, designs and procedures
What is testing the hypothesis?
300
The research problem is usually stated in general terms
What is a Qualitative statement?
300
Predicts that there is no significant relation between variables
What is a Null Hypothesis?
300
Based on a sound rationale not a wild guess
What is a Quantitative Study?