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1. SELECTING AND DEFINING A RESEARCH TOPIC, FULL NAME: JENNIFFER PAOLA…
1. SELECTING AND DEFINING A RESEARCH TOPIC
is
The first step in applying the scientific
method
Sources of Research Topics
5 main sources
1.Theories
Personal experiences
Previous studies
Electronic mailing lists
Library searches
1 more item...
To facilitate communication (internet) among their members
are
A common source of
research topics.
Personal experiences and concerns often lead to useful and personally rewarding studies
are
Organized bodies of concepts,
generalizations, and principles
Narrowing the Topic
Needs to be narrowed and focused into a
manageable topic to study.
Characteristics of Good Topics
Two basic
it is of interest to the researcher
Researchable using the collection
and analysis of data
Stating the Research Topic
The topic statement is the first item in the
introduction
Indicates thevariables of interest
Developing Research Questions
Add another level of specificity to the development of the research topic
2. FORMULATING AND STATING
A HYPOTHESIS
Hypothesis
is
A researcher’s prediction of
the research finding
Researchers collect data either
support or do not support it.
Definition and Purpose of Hypotheses
in Quantitative Studies
A good hypothess is based on a sound rationale
Well-defined hypothesis
must be testable.
Types of Hypotheses
Inductive hypothesis
Research hypothesis
Nondirectional hypothesis
Stating the Hypothesis
P
refers to participants
X
refers to the treatment or independent variable
(IV)
Y
refers to the outcome or dependent variable
(DV)
Testing the Hypothesis
The reseacher
selects
sample
measuring
instruments
design
procedures
Definition and Purpose of Hypotheses
in Qualitative Studies
Qualitative researchers do not
state formal hypotheses prior to the study
new hypotheses as a result
of their studies.
CHAPTER 2
FULL NAME:
JENNIFFER PAOLA CUENCA HERNÀNDEZ
COURSE:
PINE IV ''A''