Question 1

The methodological framework for the research project is the fourth framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The problem should not be of having no ideas, the problem should be:

Accepted Answer

A) Knowing how to generate ideas. 
B) Deciding which idea to focus on. 
C) Knowing where to begin. 
D) One of generating enough ideas. 
A) Knowing how to generate ideas. 
B) Deciding which idea to focus on. 
C) Knowing where to begin. 
D) One of generating enough ideas.

Question 3

The research project, expressed in one sentence, stated as a question or a statement, captures all of the key concepts and issues in the project and also contains an expression of the methodology to be used in the research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Objectives are not additional aims. They are the:

Accepted Answer

A) The fundamental structure of the methodological framework. 
B) The basic elements of the analytical framework. 
C) The political ends the researcher wishes to accomplish with the research. 
D) Steps that the researcher takes in order to accomplish the aim of the research. 
A) The fundamental structure of the methodological framework. 
B) The basic elements of the analytical framework. 
C) The political ends the researcher wishes to accomplish with the research. 
D) Steps that the researcher takes in order to accomplish the aim of the research.

Question 5

It is important that the researcher creates for themselves an acceptable research project that is meaningful to them, and which they can comfortably accomplish within the time constraints of the project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The conceptual framework for the research project, contained in the well conceptualised research statement or question, gives the researcher:

Accepted Answer

A) Direction in terms of their reading for the literature review. 
B) Confidence to conduct the research. 
C) Faith in the research. 
D) A complex start to the research project. 
A) Direction in terms of their reading for the literature review. 
B) Confidence to conduct the research. 
C) Faith in the research. 
D) A complex start to the research project.

Question 7

Developing your capacity to think in new ways will:

Accepted Answer

A) Make you innovative. 
B) Exhaust you. 
C) Confuse you. 
D) Distract you. 
A) Make you innovative. 
B) Exhaust you. 
C) Confuse you. 
D) Distract you.

Question 8

It is important when beginning a research project to be very clear on the standard expected, the scope or the size of the project, and any expectations or requirements in terms of populations, methodologies and data gathering techniques. You must also know the word count for the project, if there is an official word count.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

What are spidergrams and what are they used for?

Accepted Answer

Spidergrams are informal conceptual maps

Question 10

The research statement or question, the conceptual framework for the research project, drives every element of the research process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Until you have undertaken reading around a topic, you cannot know what is known, and what is not known on a topic, and consequently you cannot know where you should place the emphasis in your own research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The first framework of the four frameworks approach to the research project is the theoretical framework.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Ideas for good research projects are:

Accepted Answer

A) Developed from protracted discussions with lecturers. 
B) Rare. 
C) The preserve of great scholars. 
D) Everywhere. 
A) Developed from protracted discussions with lecturers. 
B) Rare. 
C) The preserve of great scholars. 
D) Everywhere.

Question 14

The second framework of the four frameworks approach to the research project is:

Accepted Answer

A) The conceptual framework. 
B) The theoretical framework. 
C) The methodological framework. 
D) The analytical framework. 
A) The conceptual framework. 
B) The theoretical framework. 
C) The methodological framework. 
D) The analytical framework.

Question 15

Outline the first three steps of the research process.

Accepted Answer

In the first three steps of the research

Question 16

The model of the research process shows that the first step in the research process is:

Accepted Answer

A) The idea for the research project. 
B) Deciding on how to gather data. 
C) .Learning about data analysis 
D) Seeking permissions. 
A) The idea for the research project. 
B) Deciding on how to gather data. 
C) .Learning about data analysis 
D) Seeking permissions.

Question 17

It is important not to become too attached to an idea for a research project until you have been given some indication that, in general, the idea you are developing is viable, and that your proposed research idea is acceptable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

For the sake of simplicity and clarity, you can restate your research statement/question as:

Accepted Answer

A) The aim of the research. 
B) Your literature review. 
C) As your methodological framework. 
D) As your analytical framework. 
A) The aim of the research. 
B) Your literature review. 
C) As your methodological framework. 
D) As your analytical framework.

Question 19

It is important to understand clearly the difference between research ideas and research projects. You research idea is the broad area within which you want to conduct your research. Your research project is your carefully defined and refined research statement or question.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The conceptual framework is the second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The methodological framework for the research project is the fourth framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

The problem should not be of having no ideas, the problem should be:

The research project, expressed in one sentence, stated as a question or a statement, captures all of the key concepts and issues in the project and also contains an expression of the methodology to be used in the research.

Objectives are not additional aims. They are the:

It is important that the researcher creates for themselves an acceptable research project that is meaningful to them, and which they can comfortably accomplish within the time constraints of the project.

The conceptual framework for the research project, contained in the well conceptualised research statement or question, gives the researcher:

Developing your capacity to think in new ways will:

What are spidergrams and what are they used for?

The research statement or question, the conceptual framework for the research project, drives every element of the research process.

Until you have undertaken reading around a topic, you cannot know what is known, and what is not known on a topic, and consequently you cannot know where you should place the emphasis in your own research.

The first framework of the four frameworks approach to the research project is the theoretical framework.

Ideas for good research projects are:

The second framework of the four frameworks approach to the research project is:

Outline the first three steps of the research process.

The model of the research process shows that the first step in the research process is:

It is important not to become too attached to an idea for a research project until you have been given some indication that, in general, the idea you are developing is viable, and that your proposed research idea is acceptable.

For the sake of simplicity and clarity, you can restate your research statement/question as:

It is important to understand clearly the difference between research ideas and research projects. You research idea is the broad area within which you want to conduct your research. Your research project is your carefully defined and refined research statement or question.

The conceptual framework is the second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Observation

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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Exam 5: Developing a Research Proposal

The methodological framework for the research project is the fourth framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

The problem should not be of having no ideas, the problem should be:

The research project, expressed in one sentence, stated as a question or a statement, captures all of the key concepts and issues in the project and also contains an expression of the methodology to be used in the research.

Objectives are not additional aims. They are the:

It is important that the researcher creates for themselves an acceptable research project that is meaningful to them, and which they can comfortably accomplish within the time constraints of the project.

The conceptual framework for the research project, contained in the well conceptualised research statement or question, gives the researcher:

Developing your capacity to think in new ways will:

What are spidergrams and what are they used for?

The research statement or question, the conceptual framework for the research project, drives every element of the research process.

Until you have undertaken reading around a topic, you cannot know what is known, and what is not known on a topic, and consequently you cannot know where you should place the emphasis in your own research.

The first framework of the four frameworks approach to the research project is the theoretical framework.

Ideas for good research projects are:

The second framework of the four frameworks approach to the research project is:

Outline the first three steps of the research process.

The model of the research process shows that the first step in the research process is:

It is important not to become too attached to an idea for a research project until you have been given some indication that, in general, the idea you are developing is viable, and that your proposed research idea is acceptable.

For the sake of simplicity and clarity, you can restate your research statement/question as:

It is important to understand clearly the difference between research ideas and research projects. You research idea is the broad area within which you want to conduct your research. Your research project is your carefully defined and refined research statement or question.

The conceptual framework is the second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Observation

Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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