Research Riddles
Which research design solves the mystery of "causality"?
EXPERIMENTAL
It involves comparing two groups on one outcome measure (a control group and an experimental group) to test a hypothesis about cause-and-effect relationships. The researcher manipulates the independent variable to see how it affects the dependent variable, helping to establish causation.
Researchers typically choose research topics that are of great ____________ to them and fuel their intellectual curiosity.
interest
Which of the following lists includes three important qualities of a good research question?
a) broad, subjective, imaginative
b) clear, focused, specific
c) personal, emotional, flexible
d) complex, confusing, detailed
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B
A good research question should be clear (easy to understand), focused (narrow and precise), and specific (well-defined and detailed enough to guide the study).
I can change, I can shift, and I can be controlled,
In experiments, I’m critical and bold.
Independent, dependent ; we’re part of the scene,
What am I that influences what’s seen?
What am I? 😊
VARIABLE
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SORRY NOT SORRY
What kind of correlation turns the relationship upside down?
Negative Correlation
A negative correlation means that as one variable increases, the other decreases, creating an inverse or "upside down" relationship. For example, the more hours spent watching TV, the fewer hours available for studying.
__________always assumes that there will be no difference between the groups being studied.
Null Hypothesis
Which of the following best distinguishes a qualitative study from a quantitative one?
a) Qualitative studies use numbers and statistical tests to measure relationships.
b) Quantitative studies explore meanings and experiences in depth.
c) Qualitative studies focus on words, observations, and interpretations rather than numbers.
d) Quantitative studies rely on interviews and open-ended questions.
C
Qualitative research focuses on understanding meanings, behaviors, and experiences through non-numerical data such as words or observations, while quantitative research uses numerical data and statistical analysis.
Before the data is gathered, I take a stand,
A guess, a claim, in research so grand.
I am tested and measured, but never ignored,
What am I in research, to be proven or deplored?
What am I? 😊
HYPOTHESIS
I start the journey, the quest for truth,
Defining what’s studied, since early youth.
A question I ask, clear and precise,
What am I, to help guide the research device?
What am I? 😊
RESEARCH QUESTION
What APPROACH uses the power of observation to uncover truths and builds knowledge with "facts", not "fancies"?
Empirical Approach
It is an evidence-based approach that gathers knowledge through direct observation and experimentation, relying on objective data rather than speculation.
___________ is the outcome or reponse that is measured in an experiment to assess the effects (if any) of the independent variable.
Dependent Variable
It is the outcome or response that researchers measure to determine the effect of the independent variable. It "depends" on the changes made to the independent variable during the experiment.
What sampling method ensures each member of the population gets an equal shot at being part of the study?
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Random selection
I’m the writings of those who came before,
Books and articles, I help you explore.
To build your knowledge and frame your view,
What am I in research, for context and clues
What am I? 😊
LITERATURE REVIEW
I test your hypothesis, make sure it’s right,
Through trials and tests, day and night.
In labs or fields, I’m conducted with care,
What am I, that researchers prepare?
What am I? 😊
EXPERIMENT
In a battle of medicine vs. placebo, which group plays the role of the impostor?
Control Group
The control group is the one that receives the placebo (the "impostor" medication that looks like the real thing but has no active ingredients). This group helps researchers determine whether the new medication’s effects are truly due to the drug itself, or just the power of expectation.
Which of the statements below is NOT TRUE about hypotheses?
a. Hypotheses can be falsifiable.
b. Hypotheses attempt to explain, predict and explore the relationship between variables.
c. Hypotheses are always based on existing theories.
d. Researchers use alternate hypotheses when they believe that groups will differ.
C
Hypotheses can also arise from novel ideas or exploratory data analysis.
What are the three general goals of scientific research?
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Description
Explanation
Prediction
I can be small or large, but I always tell a tale,
I’m numbers, words, or images, or a pattern in a trail.
I help you find meaning, and trends you may seek,
Without me, conclusions are often weak.
What am I? 😊
DATA
I pose the questions, gather the facts,
I test the theories, and analyze the tracks.
With curiosity and insight, I explore,
What am I, that always wants more?
What am I? 😊
RESEARCHER
What’s the name for running a study twice to see if the results stick?
Replication
It is the process of conducting the same research study again, but with a different group of participants, to see if the results can be consistently reproduced. Replication is key to confirming the reliability and validity of the original findings.
researcher hypothesizes that aging will negatively affect the speaking skills.
Which of the followings can be said about this hypothesis?
a)It’s a directional hypothesis.
b)It’s a non-directional hypothesis.
c)This is an example of null hypothesis.
d)It suggests a positive correlation.
A
It’s a directional hypothesis.
What’s the purpose of a literature review in research? Is it just to show off your reading list? Explain.
* inform oneself about the topic
* summarize, analyze, and synthesize existing research on a topic
* identify gaps in current knowledge
* establish a theoretical framework for the study
* position the current research within the broader academic discussion
When meanings blur and terms aren’t tight,
I spell out steps to make them right.
Not what it is, but how to see
Measure this way, and we’ll agree.
What am I? 😊
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OPERATIONAL DEFINITION
I’m a small piece, but represent the whole,
A selection from which the findings unfold.
In research, I save time and effort for all,
What am I, the subset researchers call?
What am I? 😊
SAMPLE