Research Methodology Syllabus

Question 1

Research fundamentals overall (PESSTRF)

Answer 1

• purpose
• ethical behaviour
• sampling
• sources of data
• types of data
• reliability and validity
• focus

Question 2

RF - Sampling

Answer 2

• methods
• sample size
• sample group

Question 3

RF - Types of data

Answer 3

• primary and secondary

- qualitative and quantitative

Question 4

RF - Sources of data

Answer 4

• individuals and groups

- print and digital

Question 5

RF - Ethical behaviour (RIPB)

Answer 5

• respect
• integrity
• privacy
• bias

Question 6

Research methods (QICOL)

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Research process: Planning for research

Answer 7

• formulating a research proposal
• managing resources, eg time,
  materials

Question 8

Research process: Conducting research

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Research process: Interpreting research

Answer 9

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