Research (Gaps, Annotated Biblio, RQs, Methods)

Question 1

What is an "Evidence Gap"?

Accepted Answer

Contradictory or insufficient empirical findings

Question 2

Which of the following is a method used in quantitative research?

Accepted Answer

Surveys

Question 3

Which type of research gap refers to the lack of understanding of a concept or phenomenon?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge Gap

Question 4

What is a "Population Gap"?

Accepted Answer

Underrepresentation of specific groups in research

Question 5

What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

Exploring meanings, experiences, and contexts

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT part of an annotated bibliography?

Accepted Answer

Personal opinion about the author

Question 7

The "Relevance" section of an annotated bibliography explains how the source contributes to your research topic.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

What is the purpose of the "Summary" section in an annotated bibliography?

Accepted Answer

To provide a concise overview of the source’s main points and findings

Question 9

Which of the following should be included in the "Evaluation" section of an annotated bibliography?

Accepted Answer

The source’s strengths and limitations

Question 10

What type of data is collected in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

Non-numerical data (e.g., text, narratives)

Question 11

What is a "Time-based Gap"?

Accepted Answer

Outdated findings due to evolving trends or technologies

Question 12

What citation information is required in an annotated bibliography?

Accepted Answer

Author(s), title, publisher/journal, year, and DOI/URL *

Question 13

What is the main advantage of mixed methods research?

Accepted Answer

It combines breadth (quantitative) and depth (qualitative)

Question 14

What is the sampling approach in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

Small, purposive samples

Question 15

Which research design combines both quantitative and qualitative methods?

Accepted Answer

Mixed Methods Research

Question 16

Which research gap refers to the disconnect between theory and real-world application?

Accepted Answer

Practical Gap

Question 17

Which research design focuses on testing hypotheses and measuring variables?

Accepted Answer

Quantitative Research

Question 18

Which research design is best for exploring "why" or "how" questions?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative Research

Question 19

Which research gap refers to findings that may not apply across different settings?

Accepted Answer

Contextual Gap

Question 20

What is a "Theoretical Gap"?

Accepted Answer

A lack of theories or frameworks to explain a phenomenon

Questions 20