Section A
What
is your research motivation?
My
research motivations are:
§ Intellectual curiosity
§ Contributing to the field
§ Career advancement.
§ Personal growth
§ Passion for research
§ Making an impact
§ Networking and collaboration
Describe
any three types of research
1.
Experimental Research: Involves systematic manipulation of variables and
controlled conditions to establish cause-and-effect relationships, often
conducted in laboratory settings.
2.Qualitative
Research: Focuses on understanding the depth and context of phenomena through
non-numerical data, such as interviews, observations, and textual analysis,
aiming to explore complexities and generate insights.
3.Meta-analysis
Research: Integrates findings from multiple studies on a particular topic by statistically
analyzing their results, providing a comprehensive overview and synthesizing
evidence to draw more robust conclusions.
Descriptive
statistics
Descriptive
statistics summarize and describe the main features of a dataset. For example,
calculating the mean, median, and mode of a set of exam scores provides a
snapshot of the central tendency of the data, helping to understand the overall
performance of the students.
Differentiate
Bibliography and References
"Bibliography" lists all the sources consulted or referenced in a work,
regardless of whether they are directly cited. It provides a comprehensive
overview of the literature used for research. For example, a bibliography for a
history paper might include books, articles, and archival materials consulted
during the research process.
"References," on the other hand, includes only the sources cited within the
text. It provides specific information for readers to locate the sources
mentioned in the work. For instance, in an academic paper following APA style,
the references section would list only the sources cited parenthetically within
the text, such as (Smith, 2018).
Briefly
discuss parts of an Abstract
An
abstract typically consists of four main parts:
- Purpose: It outlines the aim or objective of the
research.
- Methods: Briefly describes the methods or
approach used to conduct the study.
- Results: Summarizes the key findings or outcomes
of the research.
- Conclusion: Provides a concise conclusion or
implication of the findings.
Qualities
of good research
Qualities
of good research include:
- Validity: Ensuring that the research accurately
measures what it intends to.
- Reliability: Consistency and repeatability of the
research findings.
- Relevance: Addressing a significant problem or
question with practical implications.
- Transparency: Clearly documenting methods, data, and
analysis for scrutiny and replication.
- Ethical
Conduct: Adhering
to ethical standards in data collection, analysis, and reporting.
Data
collection approaches
Data
collection approaches include:
- Surveys
and Questionnaires:
Gathering information through structured questions administered to
respondents.
- Interviews: Conducting in-depth conversations with
participants to gather qualitative data.
- Observations: Directly observing and recording
behaviors, events, or phenomena in their natural settings.
- Experiments: Manipulating variables in controlled
settings to observe their effects on outcomes.
- Secondary
Data Analysis:
Utilizing existing data collected by others for a different purpose, such
as government statistics or archival records.
Section B
1.
Someone is defining the research as "Research is to discover
answers to questions through the application of scientific procedure(s) that
must serve the common men". As a research scholar what is your opinion
about the statement? Is there anything wrong? If yes explain with example, if
not justify.
Answer:
The
statement implies that research should primarily benefit the common people and
be conducted through scientific procedures. While it's crucial for research to
serve society, this definition might overlook the broader scope of research
objectives. For instance, fundamental research in theoretical physics might not
have immediate practical applications but contributes to human knowledge. Therefore,
while serving the common good is essential, research encompasses a wider range
of objectives and outcomes.
2.
There are different sources to choose your research topic, write
very brief about the sources. Which source you think is best and why?
Answer:
Sources
for choosing a research topic include:
1.
Literature
Review: Identifying gaps or unresolved
questions in existing research.
2.
Personal
Interest: Drawing from one's passions,
experiences, or expertise.
3.
Current
Events: Exploring issues or trends
relevant to society or the field.
4.
Collaboration: Discussing ideas with peers, mentors, or professionals in the
field.
The best source depends on individual preferences and the nature of
the research. However, a comprehensive literature review is often considered
the most reliable source as it ensures the chosen topic aligns with existing
knowledge and fills gaps in the literature, leading to more impactful research.
3.
As a research scholar, what do you think about self-plagiarism?
Should we avoid it? If yes why if not explain? As a journal Editor what will be
your instructions to the author about self-plagiarism to submit a paper of his
own?
Answer:
As a
research scholar, self-plagiarism should be avoided. While it involves reusing
one's own work, it can still be misleading and unethical, especially if it's
not properly cited. It can also undermine the integrity of the research process
by inflating publication records or misleading readers about the novelty of the
work.
As a
journal editor, my instructions to authors regarding self-plagiarism would
emphasize the importance of originality and transparency. Authors should
clearly disclose any previous publications or overlapping content and properly
cite their own work when necessary. Encouraging authors to provide clear
explanations of how their current submission differs from their previous work
can help maintain integrity and ensure that readers have a complete
understanding of the research.
4.
List research process steps in computer science. Comprehensively
discuss "formulating the research problem" step and differentiate
problem identification and problem formulation.
Answer:
Research
process steps in computer science:
1.
Formulating
the research problem
2.
Reviewing
existing literature
3.
Developing
a research methodology
4.
Data
collection
5.
Data
analysis
6.
Drawing
conclusions and implications
7.
Communicating
findings
Formulating the research problem
involves identifying a specific issue or gap in knowledge within the field of
computer science that warrants investigation. It requires defining the problem
clearly, specifying its scope, and articulating research objectives. Differentiating
problem identification from problem formulation:
Problem identification
involves recognizing the existence of an issue or gap in knowledge, while problem
formulation is the process of refining and structuring the identified
problem into a researchable question or hypothesis, providing clear direction
for the research process.
5.
Explain any five ethical principals in research with a
system-centric running example (i.e., with one same example from system-centric
studies).
Answer:
Five ethical principles in research are:
1.
Informed
Consent
2.
Confidentiality
3.
Minimization
of Harm
4.
Beneficence
5.
Integrity
6.
Do the following for your major assignment, i.e., write-up, in your
research Methods course:
·
Summarize
the topic selected
·
The
reason(s) why you selected the topic
·
Three
major applications
·
Three
challenges