Test on Formulating Research Topics

Formulating Research Topics: A Comprehensive Student Guide

Question 1 of 50%

Previous research and studies can serve as a source for formulating a research or project topic.

Test: Research Topic Formulation

20 questions

Question 1: Previous research and studies can serve as a source for formulating a research or project topic.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials explicitly list 'Previous research/studies' under the section 'Sources of a research/project topic', indicating they are a valid source for topic formulation.

Question 2: Background reading is not considered a necessary step when transforming initial ideas into a research topic.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials explicitly state that 'Transforming Ideas into Topics requires: background reading or light touch literature review' among other steps, indicating it is a necessary requirement.

Question 3: A research topic is considered strong if it is researchable, feasible, or achievable.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that a research topic is 'a problem worth exploring or Researchable/feasible or achievable (perceptions may be a challenge).'

Question 4: A social phenomenon is a problem worth exploring but does not qualify as a researchable or feasible topic according to the study materials.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that a research topic involves ideas developed into a social phenomenon, and a research topic should be 'a problem worth exploring or Researchable/feasible or achievable'. This indicates that social phenomena, when developed as research topics, can indeed be researchable and feasible.

Question 5: Writing a one-pager is an optional step when transforming ideas into research topics.

A. Ano

B. Ne

Explanation: The study materials state that 'Transforming Ideas into Topics requires... writing a one-pager,' indicating it is a necessary step, not an optional one.