Answer the following essay questions on qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

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sheets of yellow paper)
1. *Examine the process of formulating effective research questions.* What characteristics make
a research question clear, focused, and researchable? Discuss the importance of aligning research
questions with the aims and objectives of the study, providing examples of well-formulated
research questions in various disciplines.

2. *Analyze the role of scope and delimitation in structuring a research study.* What is the
difference between the scope and the delimitations of a study? Why is it important to clearly
define these parameters, and how do they guide the direction of the research? Include the impact
of clearly defined scope and delimitations on the validity of the research findings.

3. *Discuss the significance of the study in research proposals and theses.* What constitutes
significance, and how should it be articulated in a research document? Describe how a study's
significance can shape its design, implementation, and the way its findings are communicated to
the broader community or specific stakeholders.

4. *Explore strategies for effectively stating the problem in academic research.* How does a
well-stated problem form the foundation of a research project? Discuss the components of a
problem statement and the role it plays in guiding the research methodology and informing the
development of research questions and hypotheses.

5. *Critique the integration of research questions, problem statement, scope, and significance in a
research proposal.* How do these elements interrelate, and why is their alignment critical for the
coherence and feasibility of a research project? Provide an analysis of how these elements
contribute to a research proposal's overall persuasiveness for funding bodies or academic
committees.
Prepared by :
Mr. Jerico N. Mendoza
Practical Research 1 Teacher