9.1 - Research methodology: Research Process Flashcards

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Planning for research

Formulating a research proposal

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IRP relevance: Project plan

What it should include:

  • Plan
  • A question/ hypothesis
  • Overview of the selected research methodologies
  • Time frame
  • Summarizing the intended area of research and then outlining the complete process.
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Planning for research

Managing resources

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IRP relevance: Project plan

Evaluate what resources you have and develop a plan for managing and monitoring them.

Resources can include things such as time, money and materials.

A good way to manage resources:
- Keep a diary or log of the resources and what you’re doing each day.

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Conducting research

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  • Accessing sources of data
  • Collecting and recording
  • Documenting actions and issues
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Conducting research

Accessing sources of data

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IRP relevance: Literature review + Primary methodology

  • Knowing how to access data and where to source it is the best way how to conduct research to support your question/hypothesis.
  • It is very important to access data that’s recent and allocating to the specific group the researcher is studying.
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Conducting research

Collecting and recording

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IRP relevance: Literature review + Primary research

Collecting:

  • The process of undertaking primary and secondary research in order to collect information.
  • Using primary research methodologies e.g. interviews and questionnaires
  • Using secondary research methodologies e.g. case studies, literature reviews, observations.
  • Results from research should be unbiased.

Recording:

  • Record data effectively therefore, it is easy to revisit it and use it in your analysis.
  • You will find your recording much easier if you are organized e.g. project dairy.
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Conducting research

Documenting actions and issues.

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IRP relevance: Project diary

If something unforeseeable goes wrong, presents as ‘proof ’ of everything that has occurred.

By documenting the issues that arise, you will also find you can more effectively undertake research in the future (learn from any mistakes)

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Interpreting research

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  • Presenting research findings
  • Analyzing research results
  • Drawing conclusions from research
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Interpreting research

Presenting research findings

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IRP relevance: Results

  • You can present the information graphically in the form of tables, graphs, diagrams and charts and can also present it textually in the form of a report.
  • Quantitative and qualitative information
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Interpreting research

Analysing research results

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IRP relevance: Analysis

  • Breaking down your findings so you can gain a better
    understanding of the bigger picture.
  • Comparing the quantitative and qualitative in primary and secondary data.
  • In the analysis you are to find themes / reoccurring issues:
    • Similarities
    • Differences
    • Issues
  • You are to also draw conclusions (implications)
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Interpreting research

Drawing conclusions from research

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IRP relevance: Conclusion / recommendations

Addressing the; Overall answer to your topic question:

  • Hypothesis – was it right or wrong?
  • Recommendations, who do you want to read your project, what do you want to educate them about
  • Limitations (barriers) to the project E.g. time restrictions, sample size was too small…
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