Research Methodology Overview

These flashcards cover key concepts related to research methodology, including definitions of terms and essential elements that students should understand for their exam.

What does the term 'hypothesis' refer to in research?

An educational, intelligent guess.

What is a research objective?

A statement of purpose for which the investigation is to be conducted.

What is the alternative hypothesis?

It refers to affirmation of an existence of an observed phenomenon.

Define theoretical framework.

A symbolic construction using abstract concepts, facts, or laws.

What are assumptions in research?

Basic principles that are considered true based on logic and reason without proof.

What is the median in data distribution?

The center score in the distribution.

What is meant by the term 'mode'?

The most frequent score in the distribution.

What is the null hypothesis?

It is a denial of an existence, an attribute, or difference of an effect.

What does 'population' refer to in research?

The entire group from which a sample is drawn.

What is sampling in research?

The method of getting a representative portion of the population.

Define limitations in research.

Potential weaknesses of the study.

What is data in a research context?

Recorded observations, usually in numeric or textual form.

What is a statement in relation to a dependent variable?

The stimulus given to the dependent variable.

What does probability refer to in research?

The likelihood that an event will occur.

What is plagiarism?

An offense committed against an author's intellectual property.

What is related literature in a research paper?

The section where sources are taken from books, journals, magazines, etc.

What do you understand by 'delimitation' in research?

The boundaries of a research or study.

What is the mean in data analysis?

The average score within a distribution.

What is a research problem?

A statement expressed clearly in question form.

What is an interview as a data collection method?

A method where researchers ask individuals chosen to provide relevant data.

Define the term 'bibliography'.

An organized and systematic listing of sources used in a publication.

What is the importance of the introduction in a research paper?

It offers an overview of the main points of information and the importance of the topic.

What does the conclusion of a research paper typically include?

Findings and a brief summary of discussions.

What is the primary focus of an abstract in academic research?

To provide a brief summary of the research including findings and discussions.

How does the theoretical framework assist in research?

By providing a structure using abstract concepts and facts.

What is the significance of recording data in both numeric and textual format?

To capture diverse types of information for analysis.