Low-Speaking Skills Among EFL Students at Adjarra University: The researcher thinks two main things affect students' speaking performance: Teaching methods (how teachers teach speaking) and Student motivation (how much students want to practise English). These are called variables.

Here are the answers for the research methodology questions: Section A: True or False (T/F) 1. The first step in the research process is to identify the research problem. Answer*: True. Identifying the research problem is the foundational step in any research endeavor. 2. A mixed method is appropriate for this research. Answer*: True. Given the need to investigate "teaching methods" (which can involve qualitative aspects like observation and interviews) and "student motivation" (which can involve quantitative surveys and qualitative insights) to understand "why" low speaking skills occur, a mixed-methods approach would provide a comprehensive understanding. 3. A literature review is not needed in the research process. Answer*: False. A literature review is essential to understand existing knowledge, identify gaps, and inform the research design. 4. A hypothesis is a prediction about the relationship between variables. Answer*: True. This is the standard definition of a hypothesis in research. 5. "To investigate the factors associated with Adjarra students low speaking skills" is the main research objective. Answer*: True. This objective directly aligns with the researcher's goal to "study why this is happening" as stated in the case title. Section B: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) 1. What is the main research problem in this case? Answer*: b) Low English speaking skills among EFL students at Adjarra University Explanation*: The case title explicitly states this as the core issue being investigated. 2. Which of the following is the dependent variable? Answer*: c) Students' English speaking performance Explanation: The case states that "Teaching methods" and "Student motivation" affect* students' speaking performance. The dependent variable is the outcome that is affected. 3. Which research design is most suitable for this study? Answer*: c) Mixed-methods Explanation*: To understand "why" low speaking skills are happening, investigating both "teaching methods" and "student motivation" would benefit from combining quantitative data (e.g., test scores, survey scales) and qualitative data (e.g., interviews, observations). 4. A good hypothesis for this study could be: Answer*: a) There is a significant relationship between teaching methods, student motivation, and English speaking performance. Explanation*: A hypothesis proposes a testable relationship between the independent variables (teaching methods, student motivation) and the dependent variable (English speaking performance) identified in the case. 5. What is the correct order of the main research process? Answer*: d) Problem identification → Literature review → Hypothesis → Data collection → Data analysis → Report writing Explanation*: This sequence represents the standard, logical flow of a research project, starting with defining the problem and ending with reporting the findings. One more to go! What's next?