Professional Documents
Culture Documents
ASSIGNMENT NO. 2
QNO.1
weaknesses:
emerging themes.
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
populations due to the small sample sizes and subjective nature of data.
experiences.
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
- Limited Depth: Surveys may lack the depth of qualitative data, as they
- Response Rate: Surveys may suffer from low response rates, affecting
QNO.2
Probability Sampling:
way that each member of the population has a known and non-zero chance of
being included in the sample. This ensures that the sample is representative of the
school.
3. Systematic Sampling:
- Example: A researcher selects every 10th patient entering a clinic for a study on
healthcare utilization.
4. Cluster Sampling:
selected. All members within the selected clusters are included in the sample.
- Example: A researcher selects several neighborhoods randomly from a city and
Non-probability Sampling:
population has an equal chance of being included in the sample. Instead, sample
Comparison:
Islamabad
Research Proposal
Introduction :
Research Objectives :
Research Questions :
Methodology :
Quantitative Phase :
backgrounds.
including mean scores, standard deviations, and inferential statistics, such as t-tests
Qualitative Phase :
identify recurring themes, patterns, and insights related to teachers' perceptions and
Ethical Considerations :
Expected Outcomes :
- The findings of this study will provide valuable insights into the factors
- The study may identify areas for targeted interventions and professional
Conclusion :
This research proposal outlines a study aimed at comparing the achievements of
mathematics instruction. The findings of this study will have implications for
contexts in Pakistan.
QNO.4
research report. Read APA manual 6th edition and enlist the rules of
1. Clarity and Precision : A research report should be clear, concise, and precise,
structure and flow of ideas, making it easy for readers to follow the research
1. Title Page : Includes the title of the research report, author(s) names and
250 words.
the research problem or objectives, reviews relevant literature, and outlines the
collection methods, instrumentation, and data analysis techniques used in the study.
conclusions, and suggests implications for theory, practice, and future research.
8. References : Lists all sources cited in the research report, following a specific
questionnaires, or additional analyses that are not included in the main body of the
report.
used in research reports. Some key rules for APA references include:
1. Author(s) : List authors' last name followed by initials for up to seven authors.
For eight or more authors, list the first six authors' names followed by "et al."
author(s) names.
3. Title : Capitalize only the first word of the title, subtitle, and proper nouns.
4. Journal Articles : Include the article title, journal name (italicized), volume
5. Books : Include the book title (italicized), publication location, publisher, and
6. Electronic Sources : Include the DOI or URL for electronic sources, formatted
as a clickable link.
7. In-text Citations : Use the author-date citation format, with the author's last
8. Page Numbers : Include page numbers for direct quotations, preceded by "p."
for single-page references and "pp." for multiple pages (e.g., p. 45).
the entire list and use hanging indentation for each entry.
10. DOI or URL : Include the DOI or URL for electronic sources whenever
possible. If a DOI is not available, provide the URL of the homepage of the journal
or database.
These are some basic rules for APA referencing in research reports, as outlined in
the APA Publication Manual (6th edition). Researchers should consult the manual
for detailed guidelines on citing various types of sources and formatting references
QNO.5
Discuss test as a research tool, its types, development and strength as well as
weaknesses.
Types of Tests :
Depression Inventory).
tests.
6. Subjective Tests : Require subjective judgment or interpretation by
evaluations.
Development of Tests :
that the test aims to measure, ensuring clarity and specificity in defining
adequately sample the content domain and assess different aspects of the
construct.
Strengths of Tests :
increasing reliability.
Weaknesses of Tests :