Lincoln and Guba (1985) propose that an alternative criterion for evaluating qualitative research would be: Show a) tidiness. b) trustworthiness. c) impressiveness. d) messiness. Question 5Naturalism has been defined as: a) minimising the intrusion of artificial methods of data collection into the field. b) being true to the nature the phenomena being researched. c) viewing natural and social objects as belonging to the same dominion. d) all of the above. Question 6The term 'external validity' is concerned with: a) the question of whether the results of a study can be generalized beyond the specific research context. b) whether the research question is judged to be a good research question by those outside the study. c) the question of whether or not social scientific findings are applicable to people's every day, natural social settings. d) an ambiguous concept whose meaning depends on how it is defined. Question 7What is a cross-sectional design? a) A comparison of two or more variables longitudinally b) A design that is devised when the researcher is in a bad mood. c) The collection of data from more than one case at one moment in time. d) Research into one particular section of society, e.g. the middle classes. Question 8Survey research is cross-sectional and as a result, it is a) Low in internal validity but high in replicability. b) High in internal validity but low in reliability. c) None of the above d) High in ecological validity but low in external validity. Question 9What does the term 'longitudinal design' mean? a) A study completed far away from where the researcher lives. b) A study which is very long to read. c) A study with two contrasting cases. d) A study completed over a distinct period of time to map changes in social phenomena. Question 10Cross cultural studies are an example of: a) Longitudinal design b) Comparative design c) Experimental design d) Case study design Question 11Which of the following requirements for a dissertation may depend on your institution? a) Whether an abstract should be included b) The format for referencing c) The size of the study d) All of the above Question 12The role of a project supervisor is to: a) give you a reading list. b) provide academic support, guidance and critical feedback on your work. c) negotiate access to the research setting on the student's behalf. d) ensure you keep to your schedule and deadlines. Question 13Why is it important to have well formulated research questions? a) It gives greater clarity to the research process and what you wish to research. b) It leads to more focused research. c) It provides more structure to my work. d) All of the above. Question 14What did Marx (1997) mean when he suggested that "intellectual puzzles and contradictions" can be a possible source of research questions? CRITERIA TO SELECT GOOD RESEARCH PROBLEM from MAHESWARI JAIKUMAR Which of the following is not a criteria for the statement of good research problem?The possibility of the use of statistical analysis is not a criterion for a statement of a good research problem.
Which of the following is a criterion for the statement of good research problem?Characteristics of a good thesis research problem
1 The problem can be stated clearly and concisely. 2 The problem generates research questions. 3 It is grounded in theory. 4 It relates to one or more academic fields of study.
What is the good research problem?A general rule of thumb is that a good research problem is one that would generate a variety of viewpoints from a composite audience made up of reasonable people.
How is a good research problem selected?Selection of research problem depends on several factors such as researcher's knowledge, skills, interest, expertise, motivation & creativity with respect to the subject of inquiry. It is believed that most of the good research studies need lots of time for selection of a research problem.
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Which of the following is not a criterion for the statement of a good research problem?
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