Understanding Research Aims

Which of the following does an aim emphasize?

• What is to be accomplished.

• How it is to be accomplished.

• The resources needed for the project.

• The timeline of the project.

What should aims address in a long-term project?

• The aspirations and expectations of the research topic.

• The budget for the project.

• The daily tasks of the research team.

• The equipment required for the research.

What does the "S" in the SMART goal framework stand for?

• Specific

• Simple

• Strategic

• Sensible

Which of the following aims fits the SMART criteria according to the material?

• To investigate food project management.

• To identify how kitchen operations can maximise efficiency.

• To critically evaluate the impact that social media has had on food marketing: a case study of Purnell's Bistro.

• None of the above.

What is the main advantage of the aim "To evaluate current practices in restaurant operations for reducing waste in order to improve performance"?

• It is very broad and hard to measure.

• It is much more specific and fits the SMART criteria.

• It does not relate to restaurant operations.

• It is not measurable.

Why is it important to determine the significance of the problem and impact in research?

• To ensure the work is important and will make a difference to our understanding of the topic

• To increase the length of the research paper

• To impress the funding agency

• To avoid writing a conclusion

How many objectives do most projects usually have?

• 4 to 5 objectives

• 10 to 12 objectives

• 1 to 2 objectives

• 8 to 10 objectives

What is a project usually started with, according to the material?

• A context or conceptual objective based on the literature

• A detailed budget plan

• A list of team members

• A marketing strategy

Which of the following is an example of an initial objective for a project related to kitchen operations?

• To identify food waste in relation to kitchen operations

• To hire new kitchen staff

• To design a new kitchen layout

• To create a menu

What does the research aim specify in a research project?

• WHAT needs to be studied.

• HOW the research will be funded.

• WHO will participate in the research.

• WHEN the research will be published.