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Doing Research in the Real World

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PART A: PRINCIPLES AND PLANNING FOR RESEARCH

1. Which of the following should not be a criterion for a good research project?

• Demonstrates the abilities of the researcher
• Is dependent on the completion of other projects
• Demonstrates the integration of different fields of knowledge
• Develops the skills of the researcher

b.  Is dependent on the completion of other projects

2. Which form of reasoning is the process of drawing a specific conclusion from a set of premises?

• Objective reasoning
• Positivistic reasoning
• Inductive reasoning
• Deductive reasoning

d:  Deductive reasoning

3. Research that seeks to examine the findings of a study by using the same design but a different sample is which of the following?

• An exploratory study
• A replication study
• An empirical study
• Hypothesis testing

b:  A replication study

4. A researcher designs an experiment to test how variables interact to influence job-seeking behaviours. The main purpose of the study was:

• Description
• Exploration
• Explanation

d:  Explanation

5. Cyber bullying at work is a growing threat to employee job satisfaction. Researchers want to find out why people do this and how they feel about it. The primary purpose of the study is:

c:  Exploration

6. A theory: 

• Is an accumulated body of knowledge
• Includes inconsequential ideas
• Is independent of research methodology
• Should be viewed uncritically

a:  Is an accumulated body of knowledge

7. Which research method is a bottom-up approach to research?

• Deductive method
• Explanatory method
• Inductive method
• Exploratory method

c:  Inductive method

8. How much confidence should you place in a single research study?

• You should trust research findings after different researchers have replicated the findings
• You should completely trust a single research study
• Neither a nor b
• Both a and b 

a:  You should trust research findings after different researchers have replicated the findings

9. A qualitative research problem statement:

• Specifies the research methods to be utilized
• Specifies a research hypothesis
• Expresses a relationship between variables
• Conveys a sense of emerging design

d:  Conveys a sense of emerging design

10. Which of the following is a good research question?

• To produce a report on student job searching behaviours
• To identify the relationship between self-efficacy and student job searching behaviours
• Students with higher levels of self-efficacy will demonstrate more active job searching behaviours
• Do students with high levels of self-efficacy demonstrate more active job searching behaviours?

d:  Do students with high levels of self-efficacy demonstrate more active job searching behaviours?

11. A review of the literature prior to formulating research questions allows the researcher to :

• Provide an up-to-date understanding of the subject, its significance, and structure
• Guide the development of research questions
• Present the kinds of research methodologies used in previous studies
• All of the above

d:  All of the above

12. Sometimes a comprehensive review of the literature prior to data collection is not recommended by:

• Ethnomethodology
• Grounded theory
• Symbolic interactionism
• Feminist theory

b:  Grounded theory

13. The feasibility of a research study should be considered in light of: 

• Cost and time required to conduct the study
• Access to gatekeepers and respondents
• Potential ethical concerns

14. Research that uses qualitative methods for one phase and quantitative methods for the next phase is known as:

• Action research
• Mixed-method research
• Quantitative research
• Pragmatic research

b:  Mixed-method research

15. Research hypotheses are:

• Formulated prior to a review of the literature
• Statements of predicted relationships between variables
• B but not A
• Both A and B

c:  B but not A

16. Which research approach is based on the epistemological viewpoint of pragmatism? 

• Qualitative research
• Mixed-methods research

c:  Mixed-methods research

17. Adopting ethical principles in research means: 

• Avoiding harm to participants
• The researcher is anonymous
• Deception is only used when necessary
• Selected informants give their consent

a:  Avoiding harm to participants

18. A radical perspective on ethics suggests that: 

• Researchers can do anything they want
• The use of checklists of ethical actions is essential
• The powers of Institutional Review Boards should be strengthened
• Ethics should be based on self-reflexivity

d:  Ethics should be based on self-reflexivity

19. Ethical problems can arise when researching the Internet because:

• Everyone has access to digital media
• Respondents may fake their identities
• Researchers may fake their identities
• Internet research has to be covert

b:  Respondents may fake their identities

20. The Kappa statistic: 

• Is a measure of inter-judge validity
• Compares the level of agreement between two judges against what might have been predicted by chance
• Ranges from 0 to +1
• Is acceptable above a score of 0.5

b:  Compares the level of agreement between two judges against what might have been predicted by chance

PART B: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  

1. Which research paradigm is most concerned about generalizing its findings? 

a:  Quantitative research

2. A variable that is presumed to cause a change in another variable is called:

• An intervening variable
• A dependent variable
• An independent variable
• A numerical variable

c:  An independent variable

3. A study of teaching professionals posits that their performance-related pay increases their motivation which in turn leads to an increase in their job satisfaction. What kind of variable is ‘motivation”’ in this study? 

• Extraneous 
• Confounding
• Intervening
• Manipulated

c:  Intervening

4. Which correlation is the strongest? 

5. When interpreting a correlation coefficient expressing the relationship between two variables, it is important not to:

• Assume causality
• Measure the values for X and Y independently
• Choose X and Y values that are normally distributed
• Check the direction of the relationship

a:  Assume causality

6. Which of the following can be described as a nominal variable? 

• Annual income
• Annual sales
• Geographical location of a firm

d:  Geographical location of a firm

7. A positive correlation occurs when:

• Two variables remain constant
• Two variables move in the same direction
• One variable goes up and the other goes down
• Two variables move in opposite directions

b:  Two variables move in the same direction

8. The key defining characteristic of experimental research is that:

• The independent variable is manipulated
• Hypotheses are proved
• A positive correlation exists
• Samples are large

a:  The independent variable is manipulated

9. Qualitative research is used in all the following circumstances, EXCEPT:

• It is based on a collection of non-numerical data such as words and pictures
• It often uses small samples
• It uses the inductive method
• It is typically used when a great deal is already known about the topic of interest

d:  It is typically used when a great deal is already known about the topic of interest

10. In an experiment, the group that does not receive the intervention is called:

• The experimental group
• The participant group
• The control group
• The treatment group

c:  The control group

11. Which generally cannot be guaranteed in conducting qualitative studies in the field? 

• Keeping participants from physical and emotional harm
• Gaining informed consent
• Assuring anonymity rather than just confidentiality
• Maintaining consent forms

c:  Assuring anonymity rather than just confidentiality

12. Which of the following is not ethical practice in research with humans? 

• Maintaining participants’ anonymity
• Informing participants that they are free to withdraw at any time
• Requiring participants to continue until the study has been completed

d:  Requiring participants to continue until the study has been completed

13. What do we call data that are used for a new study but which were collected by an earlier researcher for a different set of research questions?

• Secondary data
• Field notes
• Qualitative data
• Primary data

a:  Secondary data

14. When each member of a population has an equal chance of being selected, this is called:

• A snowball sample
• A stratified sample
• A random probability sample
• A non-random sample

c:  A random probability sample

15. Which of the following techniques yields a simple random sample of hospitals?

• Randomly selecting a district and then sampling all hospitals within the district
• Numbering all the elements of a hospital sampling frame and then using a random number generator to pick hospitals from the table
• Listing hospitals by sector and choosing a proportion from within each sector at random
• Choosing volunteer hospitals to participate

b:  Numbering all the elements of a hospital sampling frame and then using a random number generator to pick hospitals from the table

16. Which of the following statements are true?

• The larger the sample size, the larger the confidence interval
• The smaller the sample size, the greater the sampling error
• The more categories being measured, the smaller the sample size
• A confidence level of 95 percent is always sufficient

b:  The smaller the sample size, the greater the sampling error

17. Which of the following will produce the least sampling error?

• A large sample based on convenience sampling 
• A small sample based on random sampling
• A large snowball sample
• A large sample based on random sampling

d:  A large sample based on random sampling

18. When people are readily available, volunteer, or are easily recruited to the sample, this is called:

• Snowball sampling
• Convenience sampling
• Stratified sampling
• Random sampling

b:  Convenience sampling

19. In qualitative research, sampling that involves selecting diverse cases is referred to as:

• Typical-case sampling
• Critical-case sampling
• Intensity sampling
• Maximum variation sampling

d:  Maximum variation sampling

20. A test accurately indicates an employee’s scores on a future criterion (e.g., conscientiousness).  What kind of validity is this?

a:  Predictive

PART C: DATA COLLECTION METHODS  

1. When designing a questionnaire it is important to do each of the following EXCEPT

• Pilot the questionnaire
• Avoid jargon
• Avoid double questions
• Use leading questions

d:  Use leading questions

2. One advantage of using a questionnaire is that:

• Probe questions can be asked
• Respondents can be put at ease
• Interview bias can be avoided
• Response rates are always high

c:  Interview bias can be avoided

3. Which of the following is true of observations?

• It takes less time than interviews
• It is often not possible to determine exactly why people behave as they do
• Covert observation raises fewer ethical concerns than overt

b:  It is often not possible to determine exactly why people behave as they do

4. A researcher secretly becomes an active member of a group in order to observe their behaviour. This researcher is acting as:

• An overt participant observer
• A covert non-participant observer
• A covert participant observer
• None of the above

c:  A covert participant observer

5. All of the following are advantages of structured observation, EXCEPT:

• Results can be replicated at a different time
• The coding schedule might impose a framework on what is being observed
• Data can be collected that participants may not realize is important
• Data do not have to rely on the recall of participants

b:  The coding schedule might impose a framework on what is being observed

6. When conducting an interview, asking questions such as: "What else? or ‘Could you expand on that?’ are all forms of:

• Structured responses
• Category questions

7. Secondary data can include which of the following? 

• Government statistics
• Personal diaries
• Organizational records

8. An ordinal scale is:

• The simplest form of measurement
• A scale with an absolute zero point
• A rank-order scale of measurement
• A scale with equal intervals between ranks

c:  A rank-order scale of measurement

9. Which term measures the extent to which scores from a test can be used to infer or predict performance in some activity? 

• Face validity
• Content reliability
• Criterion-related validity
• Construct validity

c:  Criterion-related validity

10. The ‘reliability’of a measure refers to the researcher asking:

• Does it give consistent results?
• Does it measure what it is supposed to measure?
• Can the results be generalized?
• Does it have face reliability?

a:  Does it give consistent results?

11. Interviewing is the favoured approach EXCEPT when:

• There is a need for highly personalized data
• It is important to ask supplementary questions
• High numbers of respondents are needed
• Respondents have difficulty with written language

c:  High numbers of respondents are needed

12. Validity in interviews is strengthened by the following EXCEPT:

• Building rapport with interviewees
• Multiple questions cover the same theme
• Constructing interview schedules that contain themes drawn from the literature
• Prompting respondents to expand on initial responses

b:  Multiple questions cover the same theme

13. Interview questions should:

• Lead the respondent
• Probe sensitive issues
• Be delivered in a neutral tone
• Test the respondents’ powers of memory

c:  Be delivered in a neutral tone

14. Active listening skills means:

• Asking as many questions as possible
• Avoiding silences
• Keeping to time
• Attentive listening

d:  Attentive listening

15. All the following are strengths of focus groups EXCEPT:

• They allow access to a wide range of participants
• Discussion allows for the validation of ideas and views
• They can generate a collective perspective
• They help maintain confidentiality

d:  They help maintain confidentiality

16. Which of the following is not always true about focus groups?

• The ideal size is normally between 6 and 12 participants
• Moderators should introduce themselves to the group
• Participants should come from diverse backgrounds
• The moderator poses preplanned questions

c:  Participants should come from diverse backgrounds

17. A disadvantage of using secondary data is that:

• The data may have been collected with reference to research questions that are not those of the researcher
• The researcher may bring more detachment in viewing the data than original researchers could muster
• Data have often been collected by teams of experienced researchers
• Secondary data sets are often available and accessible

a:  The data may have been collected with reference to research questions that are not those of the researcher

18. All of the following are sources of secondary data EXCEPT:

• Official statistics
• A television documentary
• The researcher’s research diary
• A company’s annual report

c:  The researcher’s research diary

19. Which of the following is not true about visual methods?

• They are not reliant on respondent recall
• The have low resource requirements
• They do not rely on words to capture what is happening
• They can capture what is happening in real time

b:  The have low resource requirements

20. Avoiding naïve empiricism in the interpretation of visual data means:

• Understanding the context in which they were produced
• Ensuring that visual images such as photographs are accurately taken
• Only using visual images with other data gathering sources
• Planning the capture of visual data carefully

a:  Understanding the context in which they were produced

PART D: ANALYSIS AND REPORT WRITING  

1. Which of the following is incorrect when naming a variable in SPSS?

• Must begin with a letter and not a number
• Must end in a full stop
• Cannot exceed 64 characters
• Cannot include symbols such as ?, & and %

b:  Must end in a full stop

2. Which of the following is not an SPSS Type variable?

3. A graph that uses vertical bars to represent data is called:

• A bar chart
• A pie chart
• A line graph
• A vertical graph

a:  A bar chart

4. The purpose of descriptive statistics is to:

• Summarize the characteristics of a data set
• Draw conclusions from the data

a:  Summarize the characteristics of a data set

5. The measure of the extent to which responses vary from the mean is called:

• The normal distribution
• The standard deviation
• The variance

c:  The standard deviation

6. To compare the performance of a group at time T1 and then at T2, we would use:

• A chi-squared test
• One-way analysis of variance
• Analysis of variance
• A paired t-test

d:  A paired t-test

7. A Type 1 error occurs in a situation where:

• The null hypothesis is accepted when it is in fact true
• The null hypothesis is rejected when it is in fact false
• The null hypothesis is rejected when it is in fact true
• The null hypothesis is accepted when it is in fact false

c:  The null hypothesis is rejected when it is in fact true

8. The significance level

• Is set after a statistical test is conducted
• Is always set at 0.05
• Results in a p -value
• Measures the probability of rejecting a true null hypothesis

d:  Measures the probability of rejecting a true null hypothesis

9. To predict the value of the dependent variable for a new case based on the knowledge of one or more independent variables, we would use

• Regression analysis
• Correlation analysis
• Kolmogorov-Smirnov test

a:  Regression analysis

10. In conducting secondary data analysis, researchers should ask themselves all of the following EXCEPT:

• Who produced the document?
• Is the material genuine?
• How can respondents be re-interviewed?
• Why was the document produced?

c:  How can respondents be re-interviewed?

11. Which of the following are not true of reflexivity?

• It recognizes that the researcher is not a neutral observer
• It has mainly been applied to the analysis of qualitative data
• It is part of a post-positivist tradition
• A danger of adopting a reflexive stance is the researcher can become the focus of the study

c:  It is part of a post-positivist tradition

12. Validity in qualitative research can be strengthened by all of the following EXCEPT:

• Member checking for accuracy and interpretation
• Transcribing interviews to improve accuracy of data
• Exploring rival explanations
• Analysing negative cases

b:  Transcribing interviews to improve accuracy of data

13. Qualitative data analysis programs are useful for each of the following EXCEPT: 

• Manipulation of large amounts of data
• Exploring of the data against new dimensions
• Querying of data
• Generating codes

d:  Generating codes

14. Which part of a research report contains details of how the research was planned and conducted?

• Introduction

b:  Design 

15. Which of the following is a form of research typically conducted by managers and other professionals to address issues in their organizations and/or professional practice?

• Basic research
• Professional research
• Predictive research

a:  Action research

16. Plagiarism can be avoided by:

• Copying the work of others accurately
• Paraphrasing the author’s text in your own words
• Cut and pasting from the Internet
• Quoting directly without revealing the source

b:  Paraphrasing the author’s text in your own words

17. In preparing for a presentation, you should do all of the following EXCEPT:

• Practice the presentation
• Ignore your nerves
• Get to know more about your audience
• Take an advanced look, if possible, at the facilities

b:  Ignore your nerves

18. You can create interest in your presentation by:

• Using bullet points
• Reading from notes
• Maximizing the use of animation effects
• Using metaphors

d:  Using metaphors

19. In preparing for a viva or similar oral examination, it is best if you have:

• Avoided citing the examiner in your thesis
• Made exaggerated claims on the basis of your data
• Published and referenced your own article(s)
• Tried to memorize your work

c:  Published and referenced your own article(s)

20. Grounded theory coding:

• Makes use of a priori concepts from the literature
• Uses open coding, selective coding, then axial coding
• Adopts a deductive stance
• Stops when theoretical saturation has been reached

d:  Stops when theoretical saturation has been reached

Research Methodology

• Introduction to Research Methodology
• Research Approaches
• Concepts of Theory and Empiricism
• Characteristics of scientific method
• Understanding the Language of Research
• 11 Steps in Research Process
• Research Design
• Different Research Designs
• Compare and Contrast the Main Types of Research Designs
• Cross-sectional research design
• Qualitative and Quantitative Research
• Descriptive Research VS Qualitative Research
• Experimental Research VS Quantitative Research
• Sampling Design
• Probability VS Non-Probability Sampling
• 40 MCQ on Research Methodology

MCQ on research Process

• MCQ on Research Design
• 18 MCQ on Quantitative Research
• 30 MCQ on Qualitative Research
• 45 MCQ on Sampling Methods
• 20 MCQ on Principles And Planning For Research

Q1. What is the first step in the research process?

A) Data analysis

B) Literature review

C) Hypothesis testing

D) Research design

Answer: B) Literature review

Q2. What is the purpose of a research hypothesis?

A) To summarize the research findings

B) To explain the research methodology

C) To predict the outcome of the research

D) To describe the research participant

Answer: C) To predict the outcome of the research

Q3. What is the purpose of formulating a research problem in operational terms?

a) To narrow down the scope of the problem

b) To make the problem more complex

c) To make the problem less specific

d) To discriminate relevant data from irrelevant ones

Answer: d) To discriminate relevant data from irrelevant ones

Q4. What is the purpose of replicating a research study?

a) To confirm that the hypothesis is incorrect

b) To prove that the study was flawed

c) To support the contention that the hypothesis cannot be rejected

d) To provide an opportunity to alter the hypothesis

Answer: c) To support the contention that the hypothesis cannot be rejected

Q5. The research process is:

a) a system of interrelated activities

b) a linear process with no interdependencies

c) a static process with fixed stages

d) a process that can be skipped or altered without consequences

Answer: a) a system of interrelated activities

Q6. Which stage of the research process involves formulating a hypothesis?

b) Stage II

c) Stage III

d) Stage IV

Answer: b) Stage III

Q7. What is a dependent variable in a research study?

A) A variable that is manipulated by the researcher

B) A variable that is not affected by other variables

C) A variable that is measured or observed in response to the independent variable

D) A variable that is controlled by the research participants

Answer: C) A variable that is measured or observed in response to the independent variable

Q8. What is the purpose of data analysis in the research process?

A)To collect data from research participants

B) To test the research hypothesis

C) To review the existing literature

D) To design the research study

Answer: B) To test the research hypothesis

Q9. What is a random sample?

A) A sample selected based on a specific criterion

B) A sample selected using a random process

C) A sample selected based on convenience

D) A sample selected based on the researcher’s judgment

Answer: B) A sample selected using a random process

A Comprehensive Full Report of the Research Process Is Called

A comprehensive full Report of the research process is called

A) Thesis B) Summary Report C) Abstract D) Article

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Q1: For collection of Data ………….. time is

Q2: For Data Analysis ……….. time can be

Q3: For Report writing ……………. % of time

Q4: Final stage in the Research Process is A)Problem

Q5: A Research Report is a formal statement

Q7: The Report submitted when there is a

Q8: Technical Report is otherwise called A)Interim Report B)Popular Report C)Thesis D)Summary

Q9: A short summary of Technical Report is

Q10: ………………. is called publication in a Research

Q11: Bibliography means A)Foot Note B)Quotations C)List of Books referred D)Biography

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Research Report writing MCQs with answers

Every research leads to the creation of a research report. The report is the formal logical presentation of the research that has been conducted. The purpose of the research report is to convey to the interested persons the whole result of a study in sufficient detail and to determine the validity of the conclusions.

In this post, we have listed 21 Multiple Choice Questions on Report Writing with answers .

1. What is a legal report?

 A report which deals specifically with a legal problem

It’s a brief statement of the most significant facts necessary for the investigation

 Both a and b

2. Guidelines for report writing includes:

 Knowledge of the research material

 Organizing of research material

 Rough drafts

 Bibliography, footnotes and head notes

 All o.f the above

3. Bibliography is :

 At the end of the study arranged in alphabetical order

 Anywhere in the study

 Beginning of the study

 Not necessary to be included

4. Which of the following become the initial part of a report:

 Preface

 Foreword

 Table of cases

 List of abbreviations

 All of the above

5. The conceptual framework and background of research which will become the source for formulation of the hypothesis is known as:

 Methodology

 Review of literature

 Data analysis

 None of the above

6. Appendix to the report includes:

 Questionnaires

 Sample information

 Mathematical derivations

7. Bibliography is;

 all the consulted sources of data whether primary or secondary, reference books, articles, reports, unpublished material

8. The purpose of bibliography is:

 Add to the volume of the study

Provide cross-reference and authenticity to the report

9. Formatting, spaces, spellings and grammar becomes part of:

 Analysis

Proofreading +

10. Diagrammatic representation is used:

 To confuse the reader

  To make the report more interesting and easy

11. In the research process, report writing is:

 Important

 The final step in the research

 Only a

12. One of the useful skills for a researcher is:

 The ability to understand the research

 The ability to write an effective research report

13. The introduction of a report should state which of the following:

 Nature of the study

 Sources of information

 Scope of the study

14. Which of the following must be mentioned by the researcher in the report:

 Problems in collecting the data

 Possible discrepancies in data collection

 Suggestions to subsequent investigators on the same topic in the same context

15. The main text provides the complete outline of the research report along with all details. It includes:

 Introduction

 Analysis and interpretation

 Findings and Recommendations

16. Report is the formal logical presentation of the research that has been conducted.

 False

17. A report which deals specifically with a legal problem is said to be a legal research report.

18. Which of the following forms part of the preliminary section of a legal research report:

 Title page

 Preface/ Acknowledgement

19. Report is a:

 Formal logical presentation of the research

 Summary of the research

No, the answer is incorrect.

20. The objective of a research report  are:

 Conveying of knowledge to the concerned people in the field of research

 Proper presentation of the findings for further utilization of the recommendations.

 Give impetus to research in the concerned knowledge area.

 To re-examine the validity of generalizations drawn by the researcher after the report has been submitted.

21. Which of the following is not a form of research report?

 Thesis

 Enquiry report of a commission

 Precise

 Dissertation

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1. What is/are the distinctive features of Development Studies?

 a. Improve people’s lives

 b. Addressing local and global inequality- particularly gender inequality

 c. Both (a) & (b)

 d. None of the above

2.            The working partners in doing development research includes:

 a.           Government ministries

 b.           Educational Institutions

 c.            NGOs and CBOs

 d.           All of the above

3.            ‘Descriptive Studies’ form of Development Studies primarily deals with:

 a.           Answering the ‘why’ questions which mainly involve developing a causal explanation

 b.           Attempt to determine, describe or identify what is

 c.            Exploring the complexity of social phenomena to gain understanding  

 d.           An approach that systematically investigates a given social situation and promotes democratic change and collaborative participation.

4.            What is/are the methods used for project related studies?

 a.           Quantitative Research Methods

 b.           Qualitative Research Methods

 c.            Participatory Methods

  e.           Only (b) & (c)

5.            The purpose of Applied Research is-

 a.           Determine the effectiveness of human intervention and actions (programmers and policies)

  b.           Understand the nature and sources of human and social problems

 c.            Improving an intervention; a program, policy, organization, or product 

6.            The effectiveness of a national or donor aided training program on small enterprise management for different community groups will be carried out by –

 a.           Action Research

 b.           Formative Research

 c.            Applied Research

 d.           Summative Research

7.            Which of the following is/are the alternative criteria for judging quality and ‘rigour’ of research in development studies?

 a.           Reliability

 b.           Generalizability

 c.            Transferability

 d.           Validity

8.            ‘Misreporting and Imperfect recall’ is a bias in development studies research introduced by-

 a.           The Researched The Research process The Researcher All of the above

 b.           The Researched

 c.            The Research process

 d.           The Researcher All of the above

9. Which among the following is/are suitable for Constructivism Paradigms?

 a.           Often seen in qualitative research approach

 b.           More trust in the participant’s views

 c.            Inquiries starting with a theory

 d.           Only (a) and (b)

10.          Which of the following statement is not suitable in mixed methods research?

 a.           A research movement that moves past the paradigm wars by offering a practical and logical alternative

 b.           It is an attempt to legitimate the use of multiple approaches in answering research questions

 c.            It relies on dogmatism

 d.           It is an expansive and creative form of research.

11.          Which one of the following can be considered as a deliberate bias while doing Development Studies Research?

 a.           Personal values and positionality

 b.           Misreporting and imperfect recall

  c.            Rejection of evidence

 d.           Imperfect access to data

12.          Find the suitable definition for Development Research-Development Work Continuum?

 a.           Approaching development as a result of the complex interaction between many influences

 b.           Bring the relationship between policy-related research, systematic policy management, and political process

 c.            It is a cycle of action-reflection cycles

  d.           All of the above

13.          Which one of the statements is not correct considering action research?

 a.           Emerging tool or approach studying to the problem of the subject collaboratively

  b.           A way of taking immediate action against certain types of research

 c.            A form of inquiry that enables problems to investigate and evaluate their work

 d.           It becomes popular globally as a form of professional learning

14.          Which one of the following statements is not correct while considering ethics in Development Studies and Development Research?

 a.           It is not unethical for a researcher to make a false promise to participants to get information that will contribute to large good

 b.           Need to be protected and honouring trust while engaging with participants

 c.            Participants desire to know the purpose, possible benefits of research

 d.           In such cases, research can use pseudonyms while considering participants’ social security and protection

15.          Which of the following are not the responsibilities of a researcher?

 a.           If researcher need to collaborate with other disciplines, in such cases they should make clear their ethical and professional obligation

  b.           A researcher should discuss with the academic supervisor or project director the potential as well as actual problems which may arise during fieldwork and writing up of the research report

 c.            Development researchers should bear responsibility for the good reputation of discipline and its practitioners

 d.           Considering methods, procedures, content, and reporting of inquiries, behavior in the field and relation should try to ensure that activities do not jeopardize other future

16.          Which of the following statements is/are correct when accountability of research is concerned?

 a.           Research needs to set up the structure to assist in making themselves accountable for their action

 b.           An advisory group for research involving key stockholders can be a good start to constant checks and balances concerning the publication

 c.            Ethical committees that look after the proposal that is provided to them to decide whether the research should be carried or not

17.          Finds the options that most appropriately explain ‘Research Ethics’?

 a.           It states how to draft a research report flawlessly

 b.           It gives the methodology of researching within social norms 

 c.            It governs the prevention of plagiarism

 d.           It provides a common set of dos and don’ts of conducting an ethical research

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1. A good researcher lays his hands on

(A) A specific area and tries to understand it great details in

(B) A specific area and tries to understand it in minute details

(C) Several areas and tries to understand them at basic level

(D) Any area of his interest

2. The research is always

(A) Verifying the old knowledge

(B) Exploring the new knowledge

(C) Both ‘A’ and ‘B’

(D) None of the above

3. The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more and more clear ideas about the problem is

(A) Action research

(B) Experimental research

(C) Applied research

(D) Survey research

4. Which of the following process is not needed in experimental research?

(A) Observation

(B) Reference collection

(C) Controlling

(D) Manipulation

5. A research problem is not feasible only when

(A) It consists of independent and dependent variables

(B) It is researchable

(C) It has utality and relevance

(D) It is new and adds something to knowledge

6. Research methods can be put into which of the following category?

(A) Pre-empirical research

(B) Descriptive methods

(C)Experimental method

(D) All of the above

7. Choosing a specific behaviour and counting its occurrences comes under

(A) Correctional research

(B) Naturalistic observation

(C) Survey research

8. Determining the relationships between two or more variables comes under

(A) Naturalistic observation

(B) Correctional research

(D) Action research

9. Participant observation is the process of immersing yourself in the study of

(A) Processes

(B) Organization

(D) Methods

10. A research method ‘ethnography’ is the process of describing a

(A) Culture

(B) way of life

11. Which of the following is an way of doing social science research?

(A) Case study

(B) Game study

(C) Plan study

(D) Process study

12. Dramaturgical interviewing is a technique of doing research by

(A) case study

(B) Role playing

(C) Planning

(D) Sampling

13. Which of the following is the goal of evaluation research?

(A) Situation-based decision making

(B) People-based decision making

(C) Data-based decision making

(D) Trend-based decision making

14. Under the evaluation research which type/s of decision is/are made?

(A) Need assessment

(B) Process evaluation

(C) Context evaluation

15. Usually which type of questions is asked during interviews?

(A) Close-ended

(B) Natural

(C) Open-ended

(D) Puzzling

16. Which of the following is not a component of ethical research?

(A) Competence

(B) Voluntariness

(C) Consent

(D) Suitability

17. Which of the following completes the research process?

(A) Research note

(B) Report writing

(C) Summary writing

(D) Preface writing

18. Which of the following is a suggested outline for report writing?

(A) Prefatory material

(B) Primary material

(C) Supplementary material

(D) Analytic material

19. Which of the following is the most eye catching part of the research report?

(A) Summary

(B) Conclusion

(C) Preface

(D) Glossary of terms

20. A research report is the presentation of

(A) Positive evidences.

(B) Negative evidences

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Research Report

Definition:

Research Report is a written document that presents the results of a research project or study, including the research question, methodology, results, and conclusions, in a clear and objective manner.

The purpose of a research report is to communicate the findings of the research to the intended audience, which could be other researchers, stakeholders, or the general public.

Components of Research Report

Components of Research Report are as follows:

Introduction

The introduction sets the stage for the research report and provides a brief overview of the research question or problem being investigated. It should include a clear statement of the purpose of the study and its significance or relevance to the field of research. It may also provide background information or a literature review to help contextualize the research.

Literature Review

The literature review provides a critical analysis and synthesis of the existing research and scholarship relevant to the research question or problem. It should identify the gaps, inconsistencies, and contradictions in the literature and show how the current study addresses these issues. The literature review also establishes the theoretical framework or conceptual model that guides the research.

Methodology

The methodology section describes the research design, methods, and procedures used to collect and analyze data. It should include information on the sample or participants, data collection instruments, data collection procedures, and data analysis techniques. The methodology should be clear and detailed enough to allow other researchers to replicate the study.

The results section presents the findings of the study in a clear and objective manner. It should provide a detailed description of the data and statistics used to answer the research question or test the hypothesis. Tables, graphs, and figures may be included to help visualize the data and illustrate the key findings.

The discussion section interprets the results of the study and explains their significance or relevance to the research question or problem. It should also compare the current findings with those of previous studies and identify the implications for future research or practice. The discussion should be based on the results presented in the previous section and should avoid speculation or unfounded conclusions.

The conclusion summarizes the key findings of the study and restates the main argument or thesis presented in the introduction. It should also provide a brief overview of the contributions of the study to the field of research and the implications for practice or policy.

The references section lists all the sources cited in the research report, following a specific citation style, such as APA or MLA.

The appendices section includes any additional material, such as data tables, figures, or instruments used in the study, that could not be included in the main text due to space limitations.

Types of Research Report

Types of Research Report are as follows:

Thesis is a type of research report. A thesis is a long-form research document that presents the findings and conclusions of an original research study conducted by a student as part of a graduate or postgraduate program. It is typically written by a student pursuing a higher degree, such as a Master’s or Doctoral degree, although it can also be written by researchers or scholars in other fields.

Research Paper

Research paper is a type of research report. A research paper is a document that presents the results of a research study or investigation. Research papers can be written in a variety of fields, including science, social science, humanities, and business. They typically follow a standard format that includes an introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion sections.

Technical Report

A technical report is a detailed report that provides information about a specific technical or scientific problem or project. Technical reports are often used in engineering, science, and other technical fields to document research and development work.

Progress Report

A progress report provides an update on the progress of a research project or program over a specific period of time. Progress reports are typically used to communicate the status of a project to stakeholders, funders, or project managers.

Feasibility Report

A feasibility report assesses the feasibility of a proposed project or plan, providing an analysis of the potential risks, benefits, and costs associated with the project. Feasibility reports are often used in business, engineering, and other fields to determine the viability of a project before it is undertaken.

Field Report

A field report documents observations and findings from fieldwork, which is research conducted in the natural environment or setting. Field reports are often used in anthropology, ecology, and other social and natural sciences.

Experimental Report

An experimental report documents the results of a scientific experiment, including the hypothesis, methods, results, and conclusions. Experimental reports are often used in biology, chemistry, and other sciences to communicate the results of laboratory experiments.

Case Study Report

A case study report provides an in-depth analysis of a specific case or situation, often used in psychology, social work, and other fields to document and understand complex cases or phenomena.

Literature Review Report

A literature review report synthesizes and summarizes existing research on a specific topic, providing an overview of the current state of knowledge on the subject. Literature review reports are often used in social sciences, education, and other fields to identify gaps in the literature and guide future research.

Research Report Example

Following is a Research Report Example sample for Students:

Title: The Impact of Social Media on Academic Performance among High School Students

This study aims to investigate the relationship between social media use and academic performance among high school students. The study utilized a quantitative research design, which involved a survey questionnaire administered to a sample of 200 high school students. The findings indicate that there is a negative correlation between social media use and academic performance, suggesting that excessive social media use can lead to poor academic performance among high school students. The results of this study have important implications for educators, parents, and policymakers, as they highlight the need for strategies that can help students balance their social media use and academic responsibilities.

Introduction:

Social media has become an integral part of the lives of high school students. With the widespread use of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat, students can connect with friends, share photos and videos, and engage in discussions on a range of topics. While social media offers many benefits, concerns have been raised about its impact on academic performance. Many studies have found a negative correlation between social media use and academic performance among high school students (Kirschner & Karpinski, 2010; Paul, Baker, & Cochran, 2012).

Given the growing importance of social media in the lives of high school students, it is important to investigate its impact on academic performance. This study aims to address this gap by examining the relationship between social media use and academic performance among high school students.

Methodology:

The study utilized a quantitative research design, which involved a survey questionnaire administered to a sample of 200 high school students. The questionnaire was developed based on previous studies and was designed to measure the frequency and duration of social media use, as well as academic performance.

The participants were selected using a convenience sampling technique, and the survey questionnaire was distributed in the classroom during regular school hours. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis.

The findings indicate that the majority of high school students use social media platforms on a daily basis, with Facebook being the most popular platform. The results also show a negative correlation between social media use and academic performance, suggesting that excessive social media use can lead to poor academic performance among high school students.

Discussion:

The results of this study have important implications for educators, parents, and policymakers. The negative correlation between social media use and academic performance suggests that strategies should be put in place to help students balance their social media use and academic responsibilities. For example, educators could incorporate social media into their teaching strategies to engage students and enhance learning. Parents could limit their children’s social media use and encourage them to prioritize their academic responsibilities. Policymakers could develop guidelines and policies to regulate social media use among high school students.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, this study provides evidence of the negative impact of social media on academic performance among high school students. The findings highlight the need for strategies that can help students balance their social media use and academic responsibilities. Further research is needed to explore the specific mechanisms by which social media use affects academic performance and to develop effective strategies for addressing this issue.

Limitations:

One limitation of this study is the use of convenience sampling, which limits the generalizability of the findings to other populations. Future studies should use random sampling techniques to increase the representativeness of the sample. Another limitation is the use of self-reported measures, which may be subject to social desirability bias. Future studies could use objective measures of social media use and academic performance, such as tracking software and school records.

Implications:

The findings of this study have important implications for educators, parents, and policymakers. Educators could incorporate social media into their teaching strategies to engage students and enhance learning. For example, teachers could use social media platforms to share relevant educational resources and facilitate online discussions. Parents could limit their children’s social media use and encourage them to prioritize their academic responsibilities. They could also engage in open communication with their children to understand their social media use and its impact on their academic performance. Policymakers could develop guidelines and policies to regulate social media use among high school students. For example, schools could implement social media policies that restrict access during class time and encourage responsible use.

References:

• Kirschner, P. A., & Karpinski, A. C. (2010). Facebook® and academic performance. Computers in Human Behavior, 26(6), 1237-1245.
• Paul, J. A., Baker, H. M., & Cochran, J. D. (2012). Effect of online social networking on student academic performance. Journal of the Research Center for Educational Technology, 8(1), 1-19.
• Pantic, I. (2014). Online social networking and mental health. Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking, 17(10), 652-657.
• Rosen, L. D., Carrier, L. M., & Cheever, N. A. (2013). Facebook and texting made me do it: Media-induced task-switching while studying. Computers in Human Behavior, 29(3), 948-958.

Note*: Above mention, Example is just a sample for the students’ guide. Do not directly copy and paste as your College or University assignment. Kindly do some research and Write your own.

Applications of Research Report

Research reports have many applications, including:

• Communicating research findings: The primary application of a research report is to communicate the results of a study to other researchers, stakeholders, or the general public. The report serves as a way to share new knowledge, insights, and discoveries with others in the field.
• Informing policy and practice : Research reports can inform policy and practice by providing evidence-based recommendations for decision-makers. For example, a research report on the effectiveness of a new drug could inform regulatory agencies in their decision-making process.
• Supporting further research: Research reports can provide a foundation for further research in a particular area. Other researchers may use the findings and methodology of a report to develop new research questions or to build on existing research.
• Evaluating programs and interventions : Research reports can be used to evaluate the effectiveness of programs and interventions in achieving their intended outcomes. For example, a research report on a new educational program could provide evidence of its impact on student performance.
• Demonstrating impact : Research reports can be used to demonstrate the impact of research funding or to evaluate the success of research projects. By presenting the findings and outcomes of a study, research reports can show the value of research to funders and stakeholders.
• Enhancing professional development : Research reports can be used to enhance professional development by providing a source of information and learning for researchers and practitioners in a particular field. For example, a research report on a new teaching methodology could provide insights and ideas for educators to incorporate into their own practice.

How to write Research Report

Here are some steps you can follow to write a research report:

• Identify the research question: The first step in writing a research report is to identify your research question. This will help you focus your research and organize your findings.
• Conduct research : Once you have identified your research question, you will need to conduct research to gather relevant data and information. This can involve conducting experiments, reviewing literature, or analyzing data.
• Organize your findings: Once you have gathered all of your data, you will need to organize your findings in a way that is clear and understandable. This can involve creating tables, graphs, or charts to illustrate your results.
• Write the report: Once you have organized your findings, you can begin writing the report. Start with an introduction that provides background information and explains the purpose of your research. Next, provide a detailed description of your research methods and findings. Finally, summarize your results and draw conclusions based on your findings.
• Proofread and edit: After you have written your report, be sure to proofread and edit it carefully. Check for grammar and spelling errors, and make sure that your report is well-organized and easy to read.
• Include a reference list: Be sure to include a list of references that you used in your research. This will give credit to your sources and allow readers to further explore the topic if they choose.
• Format your report: Finally, format your report according to the guidelines provided by your instructor or organization. This may include formatting requirements for headings, margins, fonts, and spacing.

Purpose of Research Report

The purpose of a research report is to communicate the results of a research study to a specific audience, such as peers in the same field, stakeholders, or the general public. The report provides a detailed description of the research methods, findings, and conclusions.

Some common purposes of a research report include:

• Sharing knowledge: A research report allows researchers to share their findings and knowledge with others in their field. This helps to advance the field and improve the understanding of a particular topic.
• Identifying trends: A research report can identify trends and patterns in data, which can help guide future research and inform decision-making.
• Addressing problems: A research report can provide insights into problems or issues and suggest solutions or recommendations for addressing them.
• Evaluating programs or interventions : A research report can evaluate the effectiveness of programs or interventions, which can inform decision-making about whether to continue, modify, or discontinue them.
• Meeting regulatory requirements: In some fields, research reports are required to meet regulatory requirements, such as in the case of drug trials or environmental impact studies.

When to Write Research Report

A research report should be written after completing the research study. This includes collecting data, analyzing the results, and drawing conclusions based on the findings. Once the research is complete, the report should be written in a timely manner while the information is still fresh in the researcher’s mind.

In academic settings, research reports are often required as part of coursework or as part of a thesis or dissertation. In this case, the report should be written according to the guidelines provided by the instructor or institution.

In other settings, such as in industry or government, research reports may be required to inform decision-making or to comply with regulatory requirements. In these cases, the report should be written as soon as possible after the research is completed in order to inform decision-making in a timely manner.

Overall, the timing of when to write a research report depends on the purpose of the research, the expectations of the audience, and any regulatory requirements that need to be met. However, it is important to complete the report in a timely manner while the information is still fresh in the researcher’s mind.

Characteristics of Research Report

There are several characteristics of a research report that distinguish it from other types of writing. These characteristics include:

• Objective: A research report should be written in an objective and unbiased manner. It should present the facts and findings of the research study without any personal opinions or biases.
• Systematic: A research report should be written in a systematic manner. It should follow a clear and logical structure, and the information should be presented in a way that is easy to understand and follow.
• Detailed: A research report should be detailed and comprehensive. It should provide a thorough description of the research methods, results, and conclusions.
• Accurate : A research report should be accurate and based on sound research methods. The findings and conclusions should be supported by data and evidence.
• Organized: A research report should be well-organized. It should include headings and subheadings to help the reader navigate the report and understand the main points.
• Clear and concise: A research report should be written in clear and concise language. The information should be presented in a way that is easy to understand, and unnecessary jargon should be avoided.
• Citations and references: A research report should include citations and references to support the findings and conclusions. This helps to give credit to other researchers and to provide readers with the opportunity to further explore the topic.

Advantages of Research Report

Research reports have several advantages, including:

• Communicating research findings: Research reports allow researchers to communicate their findings to a wider audience, including other researchers, stakeholders, and the general public. This helps to disseminate knowledge and advance the understanding of a particular topic.
• Providing evidence for decision-making : Research reports can provide evidence to inform decision-making, such as in the case of policy-making, program planning, or product development. The findings and conclusions can help guide decisions and improve outcomes.
• Supporting further research: Research reports can provide a foundation for further research on a particular topic. Other researchers can build on the findings and conclusions of the report, which can lead to further discoveries and advancements in the field.
• Demonstrating expertise: Research reports can demonstrate the expertise of the researchers and their ability to conduct rigorous and high-quality research. This can be important for securing funding, promotions, and other professional opportunities.
• Meeting regulatory requirements: In some fields, research reports are required to meet regulatory requirements, such as in the case of drug trials or environmental impact studies. Producing a high-quality research report can help ensure compliance with these requirements.

Limitations of Research Report

Despite their advantages, research reports also have some limitations, including:

• Time-consuming: Conducting research and writing a report can be a time-consuming process, particularly for large-scale studies. This can limit the frequency and speed of producing research reports.
• Expensive: Conducting research and producing a report can be expensive, particularly for studies that require specialized equipment, personnel, or data. This can limit the scope and feasibility of some research studies.
• Limited generalizability: Research studies often focus on a specific population or context, which can limit the generalizability of the findings to other populations or contexts.
• Potential bias : Researchers may have biases or conflicts of interest that can influence the findings and conclusions of the research study. Additionally, participants may also have biases or may not be representative of the larger population, which can limit the validity and reliability of the findings.
• Accessibility: Research reports may be written in technical or academic language, which can limit their accessibility to a wider audience. Additionally, some research may be behind paywalls or require specialized access, which can limit the ability of others to read and use the findings.

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Introduction to the Matrix package in R

Matrices are fundamental mathematical objects used in various fields, including linear algebra, statistics, and machine learning. In R, the Matrix package provides a powerful framework for creating, manipulating, and performing operations on matrices efficiently. This article serves as an introduction to the Matrix package, exploring its features, functionalities, and practical examples.

What is a Matrix?

A matrix is a two-dimensional array with rows and columns, where two integers index each element. Matrices play a crucial role in data analysis, modeling, and visualization, making them indispensable for R programmers. now we will create a matrix in R using a matrix package.

The Matrix package allows you to create different types of matrices, including dense and sparse matrices. Here are some examples.

Types of Matrices in the Matrix Package

There are different types of matrices are available here are the most common matrices are:

• Dense Matrices
• Sparse Matrices
• Diagonal matrices (Diagonal)
• Triangular matrices (triangularMatrix)
• Symmetric matrices (symmetricMatrix)

Dense Matrices using Matrix Package

Dense matrices are regular matrices where most of the elements are non-zero.

Sparse Matrices using Matrix Package

Sparse matrices are matrices in which most of the elements are zero, allowing for more memory-efficient storage.

Diagonal matrices (Diagonal) using Matrix Package

Diagonal matrices have non-zero elements only on the diagonal.

Triangular matrices (triangularMatrix) using Matrix Package

Triangular matrices can be either lower or upper triangular matrices.

Symmetric matrices (symmetricMatrix) using Matrix Package

Symmetric matrices are square matrices that are equal to their transpose.

The Matrix package in R provides a comprehensive toolkit for working with matrices efficiently, from creation and manipulation to advanced operations and sparse matrix computations. By mastering the Matrix package, you can leverage the power of matrices in data analysis, statistical modeling, and machine learning applications, unlocking new possibilities for insight and discovery in your R programming journey. Explore the Matrix package further to harness the full potential of matrices in your projects.

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