UNIT 2 - Research Process

Question 1

What are the 7 steps of research process

Answer 1

1. Define research problem
2. Review of literature
3. Formulate hypotheses
4. Preparing the research design
5. Data collection
6. Data analysis
7. Interpretation and report writing

Question 2

Test for relevance

Answer 2

• C – currency (When was the information published)
• R – relevance (Does the information relate to your topic or answer your question)
• A - authority (is the author accredited? Use academic resources or fact sheets from accredited sources)
• A – accuracy (Is the information supported by evidence? Is it valid? Do not use blogs as sources)
• P – purpose (What is the purpose of the information? to inform? teach? sell? entertain? persuade?)

Question 3

Hypothesis

Answer 3

An unproven statement or proposition that can be refuted or supported by empirical data.

Question 4

Probability sampling

Answer 4

Probability sampling ensures every unit has a known probability of selection within the target population.

Question 5

Nonprobability sampling

Answer 5

This is dependent on the researcher’s discretion. This is also referred to as judgement sampling.

Question 6

Report

Answer 6

1. Introduction: problem identified, objective research questions/hypothesis
2. Literature review
3. Methodology
4. Findings
5. Analysis - interpret the result and draw conclusions
6. Conclusions - include recommendations if applicable