Chapter 3

Question 1

Background to research

Answer 1

Reasons why you initiate a research project.

Question 2

6W method

Answer 2

A method that you can use to determine the reason, as well as the main question and the objective, for your research based on 6 questions, but also the main question and the objective.

Question 3

6W method (list

Answer 3

1. What is the problem?
2. Whose problem, is it?
3. When did the problem arise?
4. Where does the problem occur?
5. Why is it a problem?
6. Where is the research leading to?

Question 4

Preliminary research

Answer 4

Research phase during which you gather information about the research topic. Also known as problem analysis.

Question 5

Logbook

Answer 5

A research logbook that you write up regularly and in which you make notes of the processes and content to do with your research.