Research Methodology

Question 1

Research fundamentals
the purpose of research
4

Answer 1

• advance knowledge
• increase understanding
• educate others
• inform practice

Question 2

The focus of research

Answer 2

question/hypothesis

Question 3

Sampling

3

Answer 3

– methods
– sample group
– sample size

Question 4

Types of data

2

Answer 4

– primary and secondary

– qualitative and quantitative

Question 5

Sources of data

Answer 5

– individuals and groups

– print and digital

Question 6

Sampling methods

5

Answer 6

• random
• systematic
• stratified
• cluster
• convenience

Question 7

Ethical behaviour

Answer 7

– respect
– integrity
– privacy
– bias

Question 8

research methods

Answer 8

• questionnaires
• interviews
• case studies
• observations
• literature reviews

Question 9

learn to: assess the importance of ethical behaviour when conducting research by considering the following:

Answer 9

– sensitive research topics
– confidentiality
– research bias
– crediting sources of data

Question 10

planning for research

2

Answer 10

– formulating a research proposal

– managing resources, eg time, materials

Question 11

conducting research

3

Answer 11

– accessing sources of data
– collecting and recording data
– documenting actions and issues

Question 12

interpreting research

Answer 12

– presenting research findings
– analysing research results
– drawing conclusions from research