Research Problem Quiz

What is a research problem?

• A mathematical equation

• A solution to a scientific inquiry

• A random idea for a research study

• A topic, phenomenon, or challenge that we are interested in studying

Why is the research problem considered important?

• It is a way to confuse the readers

• It is a formality with no real significance

• It serves as the foundation of a research study

• It is a mandatory requirement for all researchers

What are the common sources of research problems?

• Personal experience, critical appraisal of the literature, social issues

• Only personal experience is a valid source

• Existing theories, consultations with experts, daily problems

• Brainstorming, intuition, technological changes

What are the internal criteria for selecting a research problem?

• Availability of data, ethical issues, feasibility

• Research-ability of the problem, novelty of the problem, importance and urgency

• Usefulness and social relevance, research personnel, facilities

• Researcher's interest, researcher's own resource, researcher's competence

What is the purpose of the Research Agenda for Physical Therapy from the American Physical Therapy Association?

• Promote research in physical therapy and identify research priorities

• Promote physical therapy services only

• Influence funding agencies' support for unrelated efforts

• Provide a framework for unrelated organizations

What is the first step in formulating a research problem?

• Select what is of most interest to you

• Assess your objectives

• Identify a broad field or subject area of interest

• Raise research questions

What should the main objectives of a research study include?

• Only specific objectives

• Hypotheses

• Only general objectives

• General objectives and specific objectives

What is the main difference between objectives and research questions?

• Objectives are behavioral aims while research questions are questions

• Objectives are questions while research questions are behavioral aims

• They are the same thing

• Objectives are broader than research questions

What are the necessary conditions for formulating a research problem?

• Superficial knowledge, lack of interest, lack of resources

• Ignoring literature, avoiding discussions, lack of observation

• Systematic immersion in the subject matter, study of relevant literature, discussions with experienced individuals

• Random selection of a topic, lack of background research, isolation from the field

What is one of the criteria for a good research problem?

• Boredom - It should not interest the investigator

• Novelty - It should be sufficiently original

• Repetition - It should be a common topic

• Insignificance - It should not add to knowledge or improvements