PLEASE INSERT ANY EXAMPLE IN ANSWERING EACH QUESTION (research methodology)

CHAPTER A: OVERVIEW OF THE RESEARCH PROCESS AND DEFINING THE RESEARCH PROBLEM.

A1. Why is the problem definition stage probably the most important stage in the research process? List the process of problem definition. What are problem statement, research gap, research questions, research objectives and research hypotheses?

CHAPTER B: REVIEWING THE LITERATURE

B1. What is literature review and why is it important to the research process? What do you think would happen if you do not conduct a proper and sufficient Literature Review search

CHAPTER C : SECONDARY DATA

C1. Discuss two advantages and two disadvantages of secondary data. What should a researcher consider when evaluating the quality of secondary data. What is longitutinal research and a cross- sectional research? What is unit of analysis? Why do most researchers prefer conducting primary data collection?

CHAPTER D: CONCEPTUALIZATION AND RESEARCH DESIGN

D1. Explain the difference between a concept, construct and variable,. What are independent variable and dependent variable? What are mediating variable and moderating variable? What are 2 major differences between a theoretical framework (or background) and a conceptual framework? List 3 important components of conceptual framework.

CHAPTER E: MEASUREMENT AND SCALING

E1. Why is measurements in a research important? Briefly describe the four levels of measurement in order of sophistication available to the researcher. Explain what is reliability and Explain what is validity