Research 4 Quiz Main and Sub Problem

What is a researchable problem?

• A question that can be answered through research

• A statement of fact

• An opinion

• A random thought

Why is it important to have a clear main problem in research?

• To confuse the researcher

• To guide the research process

• To make the research longer

• To avoid doing research

Which of the following is an example of a sub-problem?

• What is the effect of sunlight on plant growth?

• How does water affect plant growth?

• What is the main problem?

• Why do plants need sunlight?

What should a research problem be based on?

• Personal opinion

• Research objectives

• Random ideas

• None of the above

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good research problem?

• Clear

• Concise

• Vague

• Relevant

What is the first step in formulating a research problem?

• Collecting data

• Identifying the main problem

• Writing the conclusion

• Conducting experiments

How many sub-problems should a research problem have?

• At least one

• None

• As many as possible

• It depends on the research

What is the purpose of sub-problems in research?

• To make the research more complex

• To break down the main problem into manageable parts

• To confuse the researcher

• To avoid solving the main problem

Which of the following is an example of a main problem?

• How does temperature affect the growth of bacteria?

• What is the effect of light on bacteria?

• How does moisture affect bacteria?

• What are bacteria?

What should you do if your research problem is too broad?

• Make it more specific

• Leave it as it is

• Change the topic

• Ignore it