• Writing Methodology of a Research Report using IMRD Format Flashcards
it is the section of the research paper where you inform the readers of the research design as well as the data-gathering procedures
methodology
it is the plan or structure for conducting a study.
Research Design
6 Subsections of Methodology
research design
setting
participants/sources of data
instruments/materials/equipment
procedure
analysis of data
it is also known as judgement sampling, it involves the researcher using their expertise in selecting a sample that is most relevant to the research objectives.
purposive sampling
a type of research that involves the gathering of nonnumerical data
qualitative research
a type of research that uses numerical data to identify trends and casual or correlative relationships among variables
Quantitative Research
it is also possible for research to be both qualitative and quantitative
mixed methods
the researcher indicates the date, time, and place when and where the study was conducted
setting
if the researcher involved people in the study, then he or she would provide a demographic profile of the participants, such as age, socioeconomic status, level of education, social status, etc.
participants/sources of data
it is a non-probability sampling strategy in which researchers select a convenience sample of individuals who represent a population.
quota sampling
it refers to the whole set of items from which data can be drawn for a statistical study.
population
it is a smaller, more manageable subset of a larger group.
sample
4 Probability Sampling Methods
Simple Random Sampling
Systematic Sampling
Stratified Sampling
Cluster Sampling
4 Non-Probability Sampling Methods
Convenience Sampling
Purposive Sampling
Snowball Sampling
Quota Sampling
in this case, each individual is selected entirely by chance, with each member of the population having an equal chance, or probability of being chosen
simple random sampling
it is similar to simple random sampling, but it is usually a bit simpler to carry out
systematic sampling
it divides the entire population into smaller groups to finish the sampling procedure.
stratified sampling
also known as a chain-referral sampling method.
snowball sampling
it is a cluster or group that is produced from the population set using the clustered sampling method
cluster sampling
it selects samples directly from the population because they are readily available to the researcher.
convenience sampling
it is used to describe data. It aids in understanding the specifics of your data by summarizing it and identifying patterns within a certain data sample.
descriptive data analysis
