Current Issues in Linguistics

What is the primary aim of discussing the background of a research problem?

• To propose a new hypothesis.

• To highlight the gaps in existing research.

• To summarize the findings of the study.

• To list all references used.

Which of the following is NOT typically included in the background of a research problem?

• Historical overview of the topic.

• Identification of research gaps.

• Discussion of methodologies used in the study.

• Justification for the study.

Why is identifying research gaps important in the background?

• It validates the relevance of the study.

• It eliminates the need for data collection.

• It guarantees the acceptance of the thesis.

• It provides a solution to the problem.

In linguistics research, what role does the background play in addressing the research problem?

• It critiques existing theoretical models.

• It offers a detailed analysis of data.

• It resolves competing theories.

• It establishes the context for the problem..

The purpose of citing existing literature in the background is to:

• Argue against all previous studies.

• Show familiarity with the field and prior research.

• Avoid plagiarism in the thesis.

• Present an exhaustive list of linguistics publications.

What is a research gap in linguistics?

• A well-studied area with abundant resources

• An unexplored or underexplored area of study in linguistics

• A resolved problem in a specific field

• A new theory introduced into existing frameworks

Why is identifying research gaps important in linguistics?

• To replicate previous studies

• To avoid studying less popular areas

• To contribute original insights to the field

• To prove existing theories wrong

Which of the following is NOT a type of research gap in linguistics?

• Theoretical gap

• Methodological gap

• Contextual gap

• Data redundancy gap

What is meant by novelty in linguistics research?

• Reinterpreting old data using existing theories

• Adding unique and original perspectives to the field

• Ignoring previous research to start from scratch

• Only using quantitative methods

How can one identify a research gap in linguistics?

• By choosing well-researched areas

• By only studying high-impact topics

• By avoiding all theoretical frameworks

• By reviewing existing literature