It is a systematic and replicable process which identifies and solves problems, within specified boundaries
What is Research?
100
Plagiarism, misuse of privileged information, integrity of data, ownership of and access to data, publication issues.
What are the ethical research guidelines?
100
Proquest
Infolatina
EBSCOhost
Britannica
What are the main digital library data bases?
100
The written length of the research problem must be:
a) Half of page
b) One page
c) Less than 150 words
d) Between 150 and 250 words
e) Depending on the research idea.
The answer is d) between 150 and 250 words
100
It is a conceptual guide of the research study.
What is the theoretical framework?
200
Its results are based on evidence, experience, observation, and/or experiment.
What is Empirical Research?
200
To solve a problem
To develop a new theory
To be innovative / creative
To fill a gap in the literature
To gather evidence
To help in decision making
To complement a vague idea
What are the reasons to conduct a research?
200
To help you clarify your thoughts and focus on your research idea, a good way to start is to state your topic based on key words. False or true?
What is a false argument about how to focus your research idea/topic?
200
Financial resources. How much it could cost?
Human resources.
Materials. How much it could cost?
Scope of the research.
The research can be really developed?
How long it will take?
What are the elements of a viability research problem?
200
It helps the researcher to find the "gap" in the literature and to define either the research questions or the hypotheses.
What is the theoretical framework?
300
Problem solving which identifies variables and tests relationships between them.
Why is the research systematic?
300
- Brainstorming
- Search the literature; journals, reports, books, etc.
- Map of issues and questions under the area of interest.
- Read past research reports
What are the techniques to select a research topic?
300
The research topic can be identical to previous studies. False or true?
What is a true argument about defining a research topic/idea?
300
- Convenience
- Social relevance
- Practical implications
- Theoretical value
- Methodological utility
What are the criteria that make a research problem "valuable"?
300
They present information in its original form, neither interpreted nor condensed nor evaluated by other writers.
What is a primary source?
400
Scientific, technological and social
What are the research areas?
400
Viability
Justification
Research questions
Objectives
What are the elements of the research problem?
400
Is this an example of a narrow or broad research topic? why?
"Euthanasia- should there be a right to die"
What is a broad research topic?
(Can you devise a research plan from the start, which realistically takes into account the time and resources you will need to gain access to your sample, collect data, and analyse your findings?)
400
Clear
Attainable
Keep them present
Congruent
What are the characteristics of an objective?
400
almanacs and fact books
chronologies
directories
guidebooks, manuals etc
What is an example of tertiary sources?
500
recognition of a problem
collection and synthesis of information
develop possible solutions to the problem
selection and implementation of best solution
What are the research process steps?
500
It investigates a small sample which can be generalized to a larger population.
What is the characteristic of research called REDUCTIVE?
500
who (description of the population), what (topics) , where (place), when (time), why (interests), and how (methodology to be used).
What are the elements that make a research idea/topic narrow?
500
What is the key element of a research problem that is missing?
"What is the relationship between job satisfaction of nurses in a mid-western state and their direct involvement in current nursing information?"
What is the context of the problem?
500
What type of information source is this paragraph found in a marketing journal?
"Cross-cultural studies of global brand advertising often show that models are the most easily standardized advertising element across campaigns."