research methodology

Question 1

what is the research process?

Answer 1

planning for research
conducting research
intepreting research

Question 2

what is included in the planning for research part of the research process?

Answer 2

planning for research

• formulating a research proposal + choosing research methods, sampling methods, sample size
• managing resources eg. time, materials through a calendar system, diary.

Question 3

what is included in the conducting research part of the research process?

Answer 3

conducting research

• accessing sources of data through print and digital sources for an effective literature review.
• collecting & recording data through research methodologies of primary and secondary data
• documenting actions & issues

Question 4

what is included in the interpreting research part of the research process?

Answer 4

interpreting research

• presenting research findings qualitatively/ quantitatively + appendix for other relevant information
• analyzing research results - presented in graphs and tables
• drawing conclusions from research - link back to question & hypothesis, address validity of findings, implications and recommendation from findings.

Question 5

what is included in an independent research project?

Answer 5

• research question
• hypothesis
• literature review
• presentation & analysis of research findings
• bibliography
• appendix