III QUIZ

• A statement of the problem is an integrative but brief discussion of the research problem, its context, and the questions of the study
• Research questions are the basis of the statement of the problem and can be descriptive, comparative, evaluative, or explanatory
• Descriptive research questions describe patterns and focus on single and noncomplex variables
• Comparative research questions compare and contrast similarities and differences between groups and variables
• Evaluative research questions assess observations or phenomena based on established models or theories
• Explanatory research questions explain, predict change or outcomes on observed relationships between variables
• Characteristics of good research questions: relevant, specific, clear, analytical, and measurable
• Writing the Research Statement involves finalizing the research topic, drafting research questions, writing the general problem statement, and refining the statement of the problem
• A conceptual framework offers an illustration of how the entire research process will be explored and explains the relationships of the concepts in the study
• The significance of the conceptual framework guides researchers to construct the study according to their perspective and highlights the importance of the study
• Theoretical framework refers to the theory where the researcher based their study, while the conceptual framework integrates concepts and ideas from different sources
• Constructing a conceptual framework involves finalizing the research topic, conducting a literature review, deciding on variables to investigate, and creating the framework using related studies
• Defining terms is necessary to establish boundaries on how certain terms will be used in the study
• Conceptual definitions are the theoretical or abstract meanings of concepts
• Operational definitions refer to how a variable was used or measured in the study