Practical Research 2 - Research Format

Fill-in-the-blank style flashcards covering the main sections and concepts from the Practical Research 2 Research Format notes.

This section provides a general overview of what the research is all about. The blank term is __.

Introduction

This section explains the context of the research problem. The blank term is __.

Background of the Study

Research Questions • Ex. How effective is the peer tutoring programs on students' performance in mathematics. The blank term is __.

Research Questions

Hypotheses are necessary because they are testable, specific and measurable and involve at least two variables. The blank term is __.

Hypotheses

Null Hypothesis- formulated for the purpose of statistical analysis. This kind is always expressed as a negative statement. The blank term is __.

Null Hypothesis

b. Research Hypothesis- states the actual expected relationships between variables. It is always expected affirmatively and is called substantive or scientific hypothesis. The blank term is __.

Alternative Hypothesis

Scope, Limitation and Delimitation • This discusses briefly the parameters of the study. The blank term is __.

Scope, Limitation and Delimitation

Significance of the Study • This section provides the practical values the study has specifically pointing out to whom the study will be most useful (beneficiaries/end-users) and why the study would be useful to them. The blank term is __.

Significance of the Study

Conceptual Framework • The researcher is expected to discuss and argue the link between the different concepts based on the literature review. The blank term is __.

Conceptual Framework

Definition of Terms • Technical terms and terms which are often used in the study but have different interpretations must be defined. The blank term is __.

Definition of Terms

Literature Map can be used as a guide to help structure your review of related literature. The blank term is __.

Literature Map

Chapter II Review of Related Literature and Studies • Overview of the Review of Related Literature and Studies. The blank term is __.

Review of Related Literature and Studies

Related Literature • This is the discussion proper of the literature that is related or relevant to the study being conducted. The blank term is __.

Related Literature

Related Studies • Major findings • Generalizations • Recommendations. The blank term is __.

Related Studies

Synthesis • A synthesis is a result of an integration of what the researcher has read and his ability to use this learning to develop and support a key thesis or argument. The blank term is __.

Synthesis

Chapter III Research Methodology • This section describes and discusses in detail how the researcher collects and analyzes data in order to answer their research question. The blank term is __.

Research Methodology

Research Design • In this section, the researcher must state the type of research, its meaning, and how it is applicable to the study. The blank term is __.

Research Design

Respondents of the Study The respondents are those from whom the data/information are to be collected or gathered. The blank term is __.

Respondents of the Study

Slovin’s formula can be used to determine sample size. The blank term is __.

Slovin’s formula

Sampling Techniques determine how participants or cases are selected for the study. The blank term is __.

Sampling Techniques

Common types of probability sampling include Simple Random Sampling, Systematic Sampling, and Stratified Sampling. The blank term is __.

Probability Sampling

Non-probability sampling techniques are more common in qualitative research. The blank term is __.

Non-probability Sampling

Purposive Sampling : Selecting participants who have specific characteristics or knowledge relevant to the study. The blank term is __.

Purposive Sampling

Snowball Sampling : Asking initial participants to refer others who fit the research criteria. The blank term is __.

Snowball Sampling

Convenience Sampling : Selecting participants who are easiest to reach. The blank term is __.

Convenience Sampling

Research Instrument • The instrument to be used must be appropriate to the study, valid, and reliable. The blank term is __.

Research Instrument

Data Gathering Procedure • This describes and discusses the process the researcher intends to undertake to collect data. The blank term is __.

Data Gathering Procedure

Statistical Treatment of Data • The kind of statistical treatment depends upon the nature of the problem and the data gathered. The blank term is __.

Statistical Treatment of Data

Abstract • This is a concise summary of the entire research project in 300 words or less. The blank term is __.

Abstract