Mapúa Institute of Technology RESEARCH 100. Q&A. Final Exam Review

What is a Theoretical Framework? - The theoretical framework of a research study is the framework that can hold or support a theory. The theoretical framework explains and introduces the theory that explains why the research problem under investigation exists. 2. What is a Conceptual Framework? - A conceptual framework is a versatile analytical tool that can be used in a variety of situations. It can be used in a variety of fields where an overall picture is required. It's used to organize ideas and make conceptual distinctions. 3. What are the 5 Phases on managing a research project? - The five key process groups are initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling and closing. 4. What are good research questions? Good research question are the following: - Clear and focused. In other words, the question should clearly state what the writer needs to do. - Not too broad and not too narrow. The question should have an appropriate scope. If the question is too broad it will not be possible to answer it thoroughly within the word limit. - Not too easy to answer. For example, the question should require more than a simple yes or no answer. - Not too difficult to answer. You must be able to answer the question thoroughly within the given timeframe and word limit. - Researchable. You must have access to a suitable amount of quality research materials, such as academic books and refereed journal articles. 5. Why is ethics valuable in research? - There are several reasons why it is critical to follow ethical guidelines in research. First, norms promote research goals such as knowledge, truth, and error avoidance. Prohibitions against fabricating, falsifying, or misrepresenting research data, for example, promote the truth while reducing errors. 6. What questions can a researcher ask on the planning phases of his research process? - What benefits can we extract from this study? - Is this study relevant from todays society? 7. What is the process of developing theory and concisely explain? - Write an abstract that summarizes your theory first, then lay out your hypothesis, experimental procedure, and results in a logical order. Make an effort to condense your theory into a set of points or arguments. Finally, explain your conclusions at the end of the paper. 8. What is methodological pyramid? - A methodology is the collection of methods, rules, and postulates that it employs. They think of a methodology as a layered framework, with each layer serving as a building block for the layers above it. The methodological pyramid is the name given to the end result. 9. How to elaborate idea and explain extensively the good question in refining ideas? - leads to more questions - provokes discussion - concerns itself with audience and authorial intent - derives from a critical or careful reading of the text or understanding of a topic addresses or ties in wider issues 10. Define and differentiate the three common research methodologies. -There are three common research methodologies namely exploratory, descriptive and experimental. Exploratory research is defined as research conducted to learn more about a problem that isn't well defined. It is carried out in order to gain a better understanding of the current problem, but the results will not be conclusive.