Homework 2 BIO3801

1. A student is feeling overwhelmed trying to decide on a problem to research. How

should she proceed?

A. Write down topics she is interested in.

B. Copy the work of others.

C. Abandon the concept of research altogether.

D. Focus on completing the literature review before deciding on a research

problem.

2. Which of the following is the most important thing for a researcher to consider
when deciding on a research topic?

A. How they feel about the topic.

B. If the topic is researchable.

C. If they have adequate resources to research the topic.

D. How many research journals will want to publish an article on the topic.

3. _____ and _____ should be taken into account when considering a new research
problem.

A. Time; Cost

B. Attention; Participants

C. Time; Attention

D. Cost; Participants