Chapter 1

Question 1

Theoretical question

Answer 1

A question to which the answers provide knowledge about a subject.
(Theory-based or fundamental research).

Question 2

Practical question

Answer 2

A question to which the answers lead to the solution to a practical problem.
(Applied research).

Question 3

Qualitative research

Answer 3

Research not based on numerical information.

Question 4

Quantitative research

Answer 4

Research based on numerical information.

Question 5

Triangulation

Answer 5

Tackling the main question using various research methods.

Question 6

Mixed method approach

Answer 6

Research that uses qualitative and quantitative methods.

Question 7

Inductive research

Answer 7

Theory-developing research.

Question 8

Deductive research

Answer 8

Theory-testing research.

Question 9

Research plan, the practical start

Answer 9

• Define a clear main question
• Check whether anyone else has researched the subject and their conclusion
• Deadline
• Budget
• Consult your supervisor and client

Question 10

Classify research

Answer 10

Methodology: a system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity.

Question 11

Methodology:

Answer 11

A system of methods used in a particular area of study or activity - Classify research.

Question 12

Reliability

Answer 12

The extent to which the research is free of random errors.

Question 13

Validity

Answer 13

The extent to which the research is free of systematic errors.

Question 14

Usability

Answer 14

The extent to which research has practical relevance.

Question 15

Inductive research
Theory-development research

Answer 15

• Qualitive research
• Work from the particular to the general: theory to be developed. Developing a theory.
• Iteration/repetition: you analyze information and draw the first conclusion. Then you see what more information you need. You gather new information. Each time you link the result to previous results and so a theory is formed

Question 16

Deductive research
Theory-testing research

Answer 16

• Quantitative research
• Formulate assumptions based on existing theories
• You analyze information to discover if the existing theories are true
• General to specific
• Test theories

Question 17

Reliability (list

Answer 17

• It can be replicated: if someone else carried out the research it will come out with the same results
• Verifiable: a subject, question or assertion must be falsifiable. Things must be proven by facts. So not, speculative (not based on facts) and subjective (it’s your opinion)
• Informative: to be able to verify a statement, you have to formulate it very precisely.

Question 18

Validity (list

Answer 18

• Accuracy of the results
• Respondents are lying, and they now their part of an experiment
  1. Internally valid: if your able to draw conclusions from your results
  2. Construct validity: measuring what you want to measure
  3. External validity, you can make assertions about a large group of people or situations.

Question 19

All types of research must meet

Answer 19

• Efficiency: cost should be in proportion with the result
• Feasibility: have a big enough team of researchers, be able to approach the people in your sample, collect and analyze data and report on time
• Usability: relevant, the extent to which research has practical relevance.

Question 20

Research phases

Answer 20

1. Design
2. Data collection
3. Analysis
4. Evaluation and recommendations