Quiz on Writing Research Proposals

What does a research proposal primarily describe?

• The purpose of the study

• The results of the study

• The personal opinions of the researcher

• The funding sources

Which component is NOT typically included in a research proposal?

• Title and Abstract

• References

• Methodology

• Personal Biography

What is the purpose of the research timetable?

• To outline the budget

• To depict the sequence of events

• To summarize the literature review

• To provide ethical guidelines

What must be included in the informed consent form?

• The researcher's personal information

• A list of all possible outcomes

• A statement describing the study

• The funding agency details

Which of the following is a criterion for judging a research proposal?

• Is it adequate to answer the research question?

• Is it innovative?

• Is it lengthy?

• Is it written in a complex language?

What is required for studies involving human subjects?

• Approval by the funding agency only

• Approval by the principal investigator only

• No approval is needed

• Approval by the local ethics committee

What should the research budget demonstrate?

• The researcher's personal expenses

• The number of researchers involved

• The length of the proposal

• The feasibility of the project

What is the role of pilot testing in research?

• To write the proposal

• To recruit participants

• To finalize the budget

• To validate the research tool

Which of the following is a common error in grammar editing?

• Using active voice

• Faulty agreement

• Using clear pronouns

• Maintaining parallel structure

What is the significance of ethical approval in research?

• It ensures funding is secured

• It simplifies the research process

• It guarantees the research will be published

• It addresses ethical issues related to the study