It represents the broad subject matter or general area to investigate. introduction false research topic true variable false research question false Single Referring to the stages in designing a research question, what should be done after reviewing related studies and literature? develop null and alternative hypothesis false determine the target population false narrow down the topic and scope of research true determine the general area to study false Single The issue or problem to be addressed in the research. variable false research problem true research question false research topic false Single This phrase denotes that the research is descriptive in nature.  what is the relationship false what is the effect false what is  false how much true Single In writing the research question(s), after the type of quantitative research is identified, what should be done next? identify the variables true identify the demographics false determine the structure for the chosen type of quantitative research question false write the quantitative research question false Single The statement of the problem has four components which are (1) the research topic, (2) significance of the study, (3) research gap(s), and (4) ___________. scope and limitations false methodology false introduction false assumed audiences true Single This is the first stage in developing research questions. determine the general area of the study true conduct preliminary research false develop null and alternative hypothesis false narrow the topic and scope false Single This provides the direction of the study. research question(s) true statement of the problem false scope and limitations false research topic false Single The following are idea generation exercises that one can use to explore myriad of topics, EXCEPT: mind-mapping false brainstorming false outlining  false rewriting research question(s) true Single Which of the following statements is NOT true? Regardless of the research type, the structure of the chosen type of quantitative research question should be determined. false If the research seeks to describe the characteristics of a population, the research type is comparative. true One can consult his/her adviser to have an idea on what research topics he/she could explore. false After narrowing the topic and scope, one can now determine the target population, variables, and research objective. false Single