ENG Q4

• Hypothesis - A statement of the predicted relationship between two or more variables in a research study.
• Limitations - Restrictions in a study that may decrease the credibility and generalizability of the research findings.
• Population - The entire set of individuals or objects having some common characteristics selected for a research study.
• Proposition - A statement or assertion of the relationship between concepts.
• Sample - A part or subset of population selected to participate in the research study.
• Independent Variable - Variables that are purposely manipulated or changed by the researcher.
• Data - Units of information or any statistics, facts, figures, general material, evidence, or knowledge collected during the course of study.
• Validity - The degree to which an instrument what is intended to measure.
• Abstract - A clear, concise summary that communicates the essential information about the study.
• Variable - Attributes or characteristics that can have more than one value.
• Dependent - Refers to qualities, properties, or characteristics which are observed or measured in a natural setting without manipulating the data.
• Assumption - Basic principle that is being true on the basis of logic or reason, without proof or verification.
• Concept - Refers to a mental idea of a phenomenon.
• Conceptual Framework - Interrelated concepts or abstractions that are assembled together in some rational scheme.
• Reliability - The degree of consistency or accuracy with which an instrument measures the attributes it is designed to measure.
• Literature Review - A critical summary of research on a particular topic or subject.
• Demographic Variable - These variables typically include information such as age, gender, ethnicity, education level, income, occupation, marital status, and place of residence.
• Methodology - It encompasses the strategies, techniques, procedures, and principles used by researchers to design, implement, and analyze their research study.
• Plagiarism - Occurs when ideas, information, and even pictures are used without proper acknowledgment of the original sources.
•  Instrument - Refers to any tool, or technique that is used to collect data for a research study.
• Respondents - Individuals or participants who respond to or provide information in response to research inquiries.
•  Definition of Terms - It is a part of research where the specific terminology used in the document is clarified and defined.
•  Introduction - It begins by providing context and background information relevant to the research topic.
• Environment - Refers to the physical, and institutional context in which research activities take place.
• Results - Refers to the findings, or outcomes derived from a research study.
• Data Gathering - Also known as data collection which outlines the systematic steps used by researchers to collect data for their research study.
• Conclusion - The endpoint of the research study, summarizing the key findings, and implications.
• Design - It determines how you will collect and analyze your data. It can be qualitative or quantitative.
• Context Clues - are hints found within a sentence, paragraphs, or passage that a reader can use to understand the meaning of the new or unfamiliar words.
• Abstract - A clear, concise summary that communicates the essential information about the study.