Syllabus. Core 1 - Research Methodology

Question 1

List the 3 key concepts for Research Methodology

Answer 1

1. Research fundamentals
2. Research methods
3. Research process

Question 2

List the dot & dash points associated with:

Key Concept 1. Research Fundamentals

Hint - 6 dot point.

Answer 2

• The purpose of research, eg advance knowledge, increase understanding, educate others, inform practice
• The focus of research, eg question/hypothesis
• Sampling
  – methods
  – sample group
  – sample size
• Types of data
  – primary and secondary
  – qualitative and quantitative
• Sources of data
  – individuals and groups
  – print and digital
• Reliability and validity
• Ethical behaviour
  – respect
  – integrity
  – privacy
  – bias

Question 3

List the dot & dash points associated with:

Key Concept 2. Research Methods

Hint - 5 dot point.

Answer 3

• Questionnaires
• Interviews
• Case studies
• Observations
• Literature reviews

Question 4

List the dot & dash points associated with:

Key Concept 3. Research Process

Hint - 3 dot point & 8 dash points

Answer 4

• planning for research
  – formulating a research proposal
  – managing resources, eg time, materials
• conducting research
  – accessing sources of data
  – collecting and recording data
  – documenting actions and issues
• interpreting research
  – presenting research findings
  – analysing research results
  – drawing conclusions from research