Module 2

Question 1

• It is a general idea, problem, or issue being
  considered for investigation
• It is a way of framing the question as a series
  of simple but direct statements.

Answer 1

Research topic

Question 2

these sources primarily came from personal experiences or the things a researcher has observed in his or her everyday living

Answer 2

Personal sources

Question 3

• Intended to be answered through research
• Helps the researcher focus on a particular aspect of the overall body of knowledge that
  s/he will frame through literature review

Answer 3

Research questions

Question 4

these are highly reputable sources that underwent rigorous review process.
These sources include journals, books, research papers, feasibility, and case studies

Answer 4

Scholarly sources

Question 5

these sources come from newspaper, magazines, radio, television, and internet sources. It provides data on current events

Answer 5

Non-scholarly sources

Question 6

A ______ should give the reader an obvious idea what the study is all about

Answer 6

Good research question

Question 7

(Type of research questions)

this compares two (2) or more characteristics of two (2) or more persons, groups, organizations, or occurrence

Answer 7

Comparative

Question 8

(Type of research question)

seeks to understand the affinity of variables

Answer 8

Relational

Question 9

(Type of research question)

seeks to objectively describe a particular attribute/s of a person, group, organization, or occurrence

Answer 9

Descriptive

Question 10

What makes a good research study?

Answer 10

• Clarifies what data needs to be gathered
• It should be empirical and can be measured
• It should be complex and not terminal, meaning it should be scientific and systematic yet gives
  simple answers
• It should be relevant
• It should be practical meaning that the questions can be answered based on the availability of
  time, resources, skill level, and the difficulty to obtain data.

Question 11

to make the reader aware that the research is worth
studying. It tells the reader why the study is valuable, and it somewhat markets the research that it will
contribute to society

Answer 11

Significance of the study

Question 12

aim to identify potential weaknesses of the study

Answer 12

Limitations

Question 13

aim to narrow the scope of a study

Answer 13

Delimitations