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Self-test 2

24 November, 2015 - 14:58
  1. Which of the following orders for the research process is correct?
     
    1. identifying a problem -> forming a hypothesis -> asking a question
    2. asking a question -> identifying a problem -> forming a hypothesis
    3. identifying a problem -> forming a hypothesis -> data analysis
    4. forming a hypothesis -> asking a question -> data analysis
       
  2. Which of the following statement(s) is correct?
    (i) The research process is cyclical.
    (ii) The research process usually starts with a question based on a problem, and then it ultimately closes the circle by interpreting and reporting the results from the experiment.
    (iii) Researchers usually follow an ordered sequence of steps to perform their research.
    (iv) Different types of research have different requirements, so it is not always necessary for a researcher to complete all the steps.
     
    1. (i) only
    2. (i) and (ii) only
    3. (i), (ii) and (iii) only
    4. All of the above