2. 1.What is the first step in formulating a research problem?
A. Delimiting the research topic
B. Selecting a research area
C. Evaluating the research problem
D. Reviewing theories
2.Which of the following is NOT a criterion for evaluating a
research problem?
A. Substantive issues
B. Methodological issues
C. Economic issues
D. Ethical issues
3. 3. What does feasibility NOT include when evaluating a research
problem?
A. Time
B. Researcher's interest
C. Popularity of the topic
D. Availability of resources
4. Which issue focuses on whether the problem has significance to the
profession?
A. Substantive issues
B. Methodological issues
C. Stylistic issues
D. Ethical issues
4. 5. What should a declarative statement of a research problem
include?
A. A yes/no answer
B. A clear, concise, and measurable description
C. A question form
D. The conclusion of the study
6. Which of these is NOT a stylistic issue in formulating a research
problem?
A. Completeness of the statement
B. Clarity in declarative form
C. Relevance to existing theories
D. Conciseness of the statement
5. 7. Which format is considered more popular for stating a
research problem?
A. Declarative format
B. Interrogative format
C. Descriptive format
D. Explorative format
8. In research, what does delimiting the research topic mean?
A. Expanding the research area
B. Choosing a random topic
C. Narrowing down from a broad topic to a specific one
D. Ignoring irrelevant data
6. 9. What is an example of an ethical issue in research?
A. Clear definition of variables
B. Use of human subjects
C. Conciseness of the statement
D. Study design clarity
10. Which of the following best describes the term
"researchability"?
A. The popularity of the topic
B. The feasibility of conducting research in terms of time and cost
C. The ability to be researched effectively
D. The ethical considerations involved
