Introduction to research questions | form four Geography

(a) What is research design?
(b) Briefly explain any four (4) types of research-design.

(a) What is hypothesis formulation?
(b) Explain four importance of hypothesis in research.

(a) What is meant by sampling techniques as used in research?
(b) Briefly explain the following concepts as they are applied in sampling:
   (i) A sample
   (ii) Random sampling
   (iii) Systematic sampling
   (iv) Stratified sampling
(c) Outline the procedures of conducting an interview.

(a) What is research?
(b) Explain four benefits of conducting research.

(a) What is a research problem?
(b) Name four sources of research problem.
(c) Explain four characteristics of research problem

(a) What is an interview?
(b) Analyze five things to be adhered to for a researcher to have a successful interview.

(a) You have been requested by your community leaders to assist them in undertaking research to identify factors affecting crop production in their area. Explain the first five stages that should be followed in undertaking research.
(b) Outline the demerits of research.

Hypothesis formulation can be used in both qualitative and quantitative research. Examine the problems faced in hypothesis formulation

(a) Give three differences between interview and observation.
(b) Outline four merits of library research.

Suppose you want to conduct a research about maize production in your district from 2008 to 2018 and your interest is to know whether the production has increased or decrease. Your plan is to consult farmers who were directly involved in the maize production for the said period and visit the District Agriculture Officer for more information.

1. What will be the best research approach for your study?
2. Name the main source of data for your study.
3. Identify two individuals who will be respondents for your study.
4. Mention other six possible sources of research problems for the similar study.