Saturday, April 23, 2011

Kuiper CHP 10

        I.            Q: What is the function of a research plan?
a.       A guide for collecting data
b.      A guide for analyzing data
c.       A guide for reporting the result of the analysis

      II.            Q: What are the parts of a research plan?
a.       Obtain or review authorization
b.      Identify the audience
c.       Define the problem
d.      Clarify the purpose
e.      Narrow the scope
f.        State delimitations and limitations
g.       Plan data collection
h.      Plan data analysis
i.         Estimate time schedule
j.        Estimate resources needed
k.       Plan the presentation of results
l.         Seek approval to proceed

    III.            Q: What is the relationship of a research plan to a research proposal?
a.       The objective of a research proposal is to persuade the recipient to authorize the time and money required to carry out a significant research project
b.      An investigative or research proposal is a formal version of research plan

    IV.            Q: Why must you limit a project’s scope?
a.       By narrowing the scope of the analysis, you identify the specific factors or elements to be analyzed
b.      Same time and money, and you focus your study on the factors most likely to yield relevant data

      V.            Q: What are delimitations and limitations?
a.       Delimitations are additional boundaries or restrictions that you place on the study
b.      Limitations are potential shortcomings or inadequacies of the study

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