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Q: How do I calculate the population of a place to estimate the number of interviewees for my research?

Detailed question-I wish to calculate the population of the village in which I am doing my academic research, in order to estimate the number of people to interview.
  • Asked on March 6, 2020

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If you wish to know the population of a certain place, you may refer to your country’s census…

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Q: Can you give an example of the scope and delimitations in research?

Detailed question-Our research title is ‘Antimicrobial Activity of Butterfly Pea Plant (Clitoria Ternatea) Against Acne (Acne Vulgaris).’
  • Asked on February 19, 2020

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The scope of a study is the extent to which you will examine the topic of your study. It is…

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Q: Can I use the same participants' sample for doing a test and retest in a focus group study?

Detailed question-I am in the early stages of my Masters by Research. My research is centred around the development of a substance use prevention program for young people aged 12-15,…

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Firstly, it’s interesting to note that you are pursuing a Master of Research (MRes). That would…

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Q: What is a research instrument?

  • Asked on February 12, 2020

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A research instrument is a tool used to obtain, measure, and analyze data from subjects around…

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Q: What is the measurable variable in my topic?

Detailed question-I cannot identify any measurable variable. My topic is 'Induction of labour in nulliparous women with unfavorable cervix: Comparison [of] foley catheter and vaginal…
  • Asked on January 9, 2020

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Unfortunately, it may not be possible for us to identify the measurable variable for your topic…

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Q: Which is easier to conduct, qualitative research or quantitative research?

  • Asked on January 9, 2020

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Ideally, you should choose your research method based on the goal of your research rather than how easy it is to conduct the experiments…

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Q: Hi is it possible to remove an entire experiment from my published article through erratum

Detailed question-Hi i published an article in the year 2012 and now I would like to correct the manuscript by removing one entire experiment and result whereas the conclusion does not…
  • Asked on October 29, 2019

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Let me first clarify that this answer is appropriate presuming you are the sole author of an empirical study describing work you have completed and interpreted which…

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Q: What is descriptive cross-section research design?

Detailed question-I need an example research article that uses a descriptive cross-section research design.

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A descriptive cross-sectional study inspects the prevalence of a disease or condition in a…

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Q: Should I write the definition and working of an instrument or scale that I used in my study?

Detailed question-For eg. If I used a scale that can measure anxiety in students in my study, should I mention the details regarding the definition (what is that scale, its working OR…

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If it is a well-known scale or instrument, such as Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) or Generalized Anxiety…

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Q: What kind of research method should I use for my thesis: qualitative or quantitative?

Detailed question-I am working on my final thesis and my topic is "Prospective of youth participation in agriculture."

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It is very important to choose the right research methodology and methods for your thesis, as your research is the base that your entire thesis will rest on. It will…

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