PRACTICE SHEET 3 Answer: b) To identify gaps in existing

knowledge
What is the first step in the research process?
Explanation: The literature review helps
a) Data analysis
researchers understand what has already
b) Research problem identification been done in their field and identify areas
where further research is needed.
c) Literature review

d) Hypothesis testing
Which of the following is NOT a step in the
research process?
Answer: b) Research problem identification a) Data collection
Explanation: Identifying the research problem b) Data analysis
is the initial step in the research process
where the researcher identifies what they c) Problem avoidance
want to investigate.
d) Conclusion and interpretation

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic

Answer: c) Problem avoidance
of a well-formulated research problem?
Explanation: Problem avoidance is not a step
a) Clear and concise
in the research process. Instead, researchers
b) Broad and ambiguous should identify and address potential
problems during the research design phase.
c) Relevant and significant

d) Specific and focused

What is the purpose of formulating research
questions?
Answer: b) Broad and ambiguous a) To guide the data analysis process
Explanation: A well-formulated research b) To provide a framework for the research
problem should be specific and focused, not study
broad and ambiguous, to guide the research
process effectively. c) To establish the research problem

d) To develop hypotheses

What is the purpose of conducting a literature

review in the research process?
Answer: b) To provide a framework for the
a) To gather data for analysis research study

b) To identify gaps in existing knowledge Explanation: Research questions help provide

direction and focus for the research study by
c) To formulate research questions guiding the investigation toward specific
d) To design research methodologies objectives.
Which of the following is NOT an essential Answer: c) Ambiguous
component of a research proposal?
Explanation: A well-defined research problem
a) Title page should be clear, measurable, observable, and
achievable, not ambiguous.
b) Abstract

c) Literature review
What is the purpose of conducting a pilot
d) Acknowledgments
study in the research process?

a) To finalize the research design

Answer: d) Acknowledgments
b) To test the research instruments
Explanation: While acknowledgments may be
c) To collect preliminary data
included in a research proposal, they are not
essential components. Title page, abstract, d) To develop hypotheses
and literature review are crucial elements.

Answer: b) To test the research instruments

What is the significance of defining the scope
Explanation: A pilot study is conducted to test
of the research study?
the research instruments, such as surveys or
a) It determines the research methodology questionnaires, to ensure they are valid and
reliable before the main study.
b) It identifies the population of interest

c) It outlines the boundaries of the study

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for
d) It establishes the research problem
selecting a research topic?

a) Personal interest
Answer: c) It outlines the boundaries of the
b) Feasibility
study
c) Originality
Explanation: Defining the scope of the
research study helps researchers establish the d) Complexity
parameters and limitations within which the
study will be conducted.
Answer: d) Complexity

Explanation: Complexity is not typically a

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic
criterion for selecting a research topic.
of a well-defined research problem?
However, personal interest, feasibility, and
a) Measurable originality are important factors to consider.

b) Observable

c) Ambiguous What is the purpose of formulating research

objectives?
d) Achievable
a) To provide direction for the literature
review
b) To establish the research problem Explanation: A feasibility study helps
researchers assess whether the research
c) To guide the data analysis process
project is practical and achievable within the
d) To specify the goals of the research study available resources and time frame.

Answer: d) To specify the goals of the research What role does theory play in the research
study process?

Explanation: Research objectives specify the a) It provides a framework for interpreting the
goals that the research study aims to achieve, findings
providing a clear direction for the
b) It determines the research methodology
investigation.
c) It establishes the research problem

d) It guides the data collection process

Which of the following is NOT a type of
research problem?

a) Descriptive Answer: a) It provides a framework for

interpreting the findings
b) Exploratory
Explanation: Theory provides a framework for
c) Comparative
interpreting the findings of the research study
d) Prescriptive within the broader context of existing
knowledge and understanding.

Answer: d) Prescriptive
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic
Explanation: Descriptive, exploratory, and of a well-formulated research hypothesis?
comparative are common types of research
problems, while prescriptive is not typically a) Testable
considered a type of research problem.
b) Falsifiable

c) Unclear
What is the significance of conducting a
d) Specific
feasibility study before initiating research?

a) To determine the financial resources

required Answer: c) Unclear

b) To assess the practicality of the research Explanation: A well-formulated research

project hypothesis should be clear, testable,
falsifiable, and specific to guide the research
c) To identify potential ethical issues
investigation effectively.
d) To finalize the research methodology

What is the primary purpose of selecting a

Answer: b) To assess the practicality of the research methodology?
research project
a) To define the research problem
b) To collect data Explanation: Hypothesis testing is conducted
to evaluate the validity of the research
c) To analyze data
hypothesis based on the analysis of collected
d) To address potential biases data.

Answer: b) To collect data What is the significance of developing a

research framework?
Explanation: Selecting a research
methodology involves choosing the a) To determine the research methodology
appropriate approach and techniques for
b) To provide a structure for the literature
collecting data to address the research
review
problem.
c) To specify the research objectives

d) To establish the research problem

What is the significance of establishing
research limitations?

a) To ensure the validity of the research Answer: b) To provide a structure for the
findings literature review

b) To address potential ethical issues Explanation: A research framework provides a

structure for organizing the literature review
c) To provide context for the research study
by categorizing and synthesizing relevant
d) To acknowledge constraints on the study's literature to support the research study.
generalizability

Which of the following is NOT a step in the

Answer: d) To acknowledge constraints on the research process?
study's generalizability
a) Data interpretation
Explanation: Establishing research limitations
b) Data collection
helps researchers acknowledge and address
constraints that may affect the generalizability c) Data validation
of the research findings.
d) Data presentation

What is the purpose of conducting a

Answer: c) Data validation
hypothesis test?
Explanation: While data validation is essential,
a) To generate research questions
it is typically considered part of the data
b) To validate the research methodology collection and analysis process, rather than a
separate step in the research process.
c) To evaluate the research findings

d) To identify gaps in existing knowledge

Answer: c) To evaluate the research findings