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Writing Research Paper 5

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Research Paper: Clear and focused question that guides a study about behavior, mental processes, or social dynamics. It sets the direction for the entire research project.

Hypothesis: A testable statement that predicts the relationship between two or more variables. It’s based on theories or prior research and helps empirical investigation.

Types of Hypothesis:

  1. Null Hypothesis (H0):

    • Predicts no effect or no difference.

    • Ex: Financial insufficiency and divorce has no correlation.

  2. Alternative Hypothesis (H1):

    • Predicts an effect or relationship.

    • Ex: Financial insufficiency and divorce has a positive/negative correlation.

  3. Directional Hypothesis:

    • Predicts which direction the change will go.

    • Ex: The more financial insufficiency, the higher chance for divorce.

  4. Non-Directional Hypothesis:

    • Predicts a relationship or difference, but not the direction.

    • Ex: There is a significant difference score between gender toward financial insufficiency issue.

Terms: It clarifies what each key term or concept means in the specific context of your study.


Importance:

  1. Ensures clarity and consistency.

  2. Avoids misinterpretation.

  3. Makes the study replicable.

  4. Helps readers understand technical terms & variables.

Evaluating Terms:

It can be evaluated using CRAAP:

  1. Currency: Up to date.

  2. Relevance: Topic related.

  3. Accuracy: Authentic information.

  4. Authority: Reliable source.

  5. Purpose: Researcher’s goal.

Steps to Place Terms:

Title of Research

  1. Start with a Broad Topic:

    • You're passionate about.

    • Is relevant to current issues.

    • Has sufficient literature and research potential.

  2. Narrow Down to a Specific Problem:

    • What specific group or issue will to focus on?

    • What variables or experiences is interesting?

  3. Type of Study:

    • Experimental → Cause and effect.

    • Correlational → Relationships between variables.

    • Qualitative → Lived experiences, themes.

  4. Relating Research Title with Research Question:

    • Should be strongly related with research question.

  5. Clear, Specific Language:

    • Avoid:

      • Vague titles.

      • Overly long titles.

      • Jargon not well known.

  6. Check Similar Studies:

    • Look at journals, databases for how titles are structured.