Introduction to Research Methodology
Research can be classified based on its
What are the broad classifications of re-
main function, which is to decide what
search based on objectives?
you want to find out about.
Reviewing the literature helps to ac-
quaint researchers with the available
What is the purpose of reviewing the lit-
body of knowledge in their area of in-
erature in research?
terest and is integral to the research
process.
What are the three functions of a litera- The functions of a literature review are
ture review? Basic, Epidemiological, and Clinical.
Basic research uses healthy humans
and experimental animals to develop a
What is the focus of basic research?
better understanding of normal events in
the human body.
Epidemiological research identifies risk
What is the primary use of epidemiolog- factors and causes of diseases, serv-
ical research? ing as a basis for developing preventive
measures.
What are the two types of objectives in Objectives can be classified as General
research? objectives and Specific objectives.
A general objective is an overall state-
What is a general objective in research?
ment of the thrust of the study.
Specific objectives detail the specific as-
pects of the topic that the researcher
What is a specific objective in research?
wants to investigate within the main
framework of the study.
The research design provides a con-
What is the purpose of preparing a re- ceptual structure for conducting research
search design? and ensures the collection of relevant
information efficiently.
Considerations include the objectives of
What are the key considerations in the study, method of data collection,
preparing a research design? source of information, sampling design,
tool for data collection, and data analysis.
, Introduction to Research Methodology
A sample is a segment of the population
What is a sample in research methodol-
selected to represent the population as a
ogy?
whole.
The sample should be representative of
What is the ideal characteristic of a sam-
the population to allow accurate esti-
ple in research?
mates of characteristics and behavior.
The construction of a research instru-
What is the significance of constructing
ment or tool for data collection is crucial
a research instrument?
for the success of a research project.
Clinical research aims to understand the
What is the objective of clinical re-
disease process and identify determi-
search?
nants of illness outcomes.
The research process involves making
How does the research process resem-
important decisions, similar to planning a
ble a journey?
journey.
The function of research design is to fa-
cilitate the collection of relevant informa-
What is the function of research design?
tion with minimal expenditure of effort,
time, and money.
Objectives inform the reader about what
What is the role of objectives in a re-
the researcher aims to attain through the
search study?
study.
What is the relationship between the for- The way the problem is formulated deter-
mulation of a research problem and the mines almost every step that follows in
research process? the research process.
What types of subjects are used in clini- Clinical research is conducted on pa-
cal research? tients.
It is extremely important to formulate ob-
What is the importance of clarity in for-
jectives clearly and specifically to guide
mulating research objectives?
the research effectively.
Broadening knowledge helps to contex-
What is the purpose of broadening
tualize findings and improve methodolo-
knowledge in research?
gy.
What is the first step in the research
Formulating the Research Problem.
process?
Research can be classified based on its
What are the broad classifications of re-
main function, which is to decide what
search based on objectives?
you want to find out about.
Reviewing the literature helps to ac-
quaint researchers with the available
What is the purpose of reviewing the lit-
body of knowledge in their area of in-
erature in research?
terest and is integral to the research
process.
What are the three functions of a litera- The functions of a literature review are
ture review? Basic, Epidemiological, and Clinical.
Basic research uses healthy humans
and experimental animals to develop a
What is the focus of basic research?
better understanding of normal events in
the human body.
Epidemiological research identifies risk
What is the primary use of epidemiolog- factors and causes of diseases, serv-
ical research? ing as a basis for developing preventive
measures.
What are the two types of objectives in Objectives can be classified as General
research? objectives and Specific objectives.
A general objective is an overall state-
What is a general objective in research?
ment of the thrust of the study.
Specific objectives detail the specific as-
pects of the topic that the researcher
What is a specific objective in research?
wants to investigate within the main
framework of the study.
The research design provides a con-
What is the purpose of preparing a re- ceptual structure for conducting research
search design? and ensures the collection of relevant
information efficiently.
Considerations include the objectives of
What are the key considerations in the study, method of data collection,
preparing a research design? source of information, sampling design,
tool for data collection, and data analysis.
, Introduction to Research Methodology
A sample is a segment of the population
What is a sample in research methodol-
selected to represent the population as a
ogy?
whole.
The sample should be representative of
What is the ideal characteristic of a sam-
the population to allow accurate esti-
ple in research?
mates of characteristics and behavior.
The construction of a research instru-
What is the significance of constructing
ment or tool for data collection is crucial
a research instrument?
for the success of a research project.
Clinical research aims to understand the
What is the objective of clinical re-
disease process and identify determi-
search?
nants of illness outcomes.
The research process involves making
How does the research process resem-
important decisions, similar to planning a
ble a journey?
journey.
The function of research design is to fa-
cilitate the collection of relevant informa-
What is the function of research design?
tion with minimal expenditure of effort,
time, and money.
Objectives inform the reader about what
What is the role of objectives in a re-
the researcher aims to attain through the
search study?
study.
What is the relationship between the for- The way the problem is formulated deter-
mulation of a research problem and the mines almost every step that follows in
research process? the research process.
What types of subjects are used in clini- Clinical research is conducted on pa-
cal research? tients.
It is extremely important to formulate ob-
What is the importance of clarity in for-
jectives clearly and specifically to guide
mulating research objectives?
the research effectively.
Broadening knowledge helps to contex-
What is the purpose of broadening
tualize findings and improve methodolo-
knowledge in research?
gy.
What is the first step in the research
Formulating the Research Problem.
process?
