Chapter 3
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
This chapter includes the research design, the sample, the instruments,
the intervention (if research is experimental), the data collection procedure, and
the plan for data analysis.
Research Design
Research designs are the specific procedures involved in the research
process: sampling, data collection, and data analysis.
Sampling
The first step leading to the process of collecting quantitative data is to
identify the people and places you plan to study. This involves determining which
group of people will you study, who, specifically, these people are, and how
many of them you will need to involve
Research Instrument
This refers to the questionnaire or data gathering tool to be constructed,
validated and administered (Creswell, 2012).
Intervention (if needed)
Clearly and completely describe how the intervention will be implemented,
such that the reader can replicate the intervention. Describe what happens in
comparison group.
Data Collection Procedure
Quickly describe whose permission will be sought and arrangements to
make to administer instruments. Describe when instruments will be administered
and who will administer them. Add details on arrangements and administration of
instruments, if needed.
Plan for Data Analysis
This section indicates how the data will be analyzed and reported; it
should specify the qualitative and/or quantitative methods that will be used in
analyzing the data gathered for the research.
Ethical Considerations
This section indicates a set of principles that guide your research designs
and practices. These principles include voluntary participation, informed consent,
anonymity, confidentiality, potential for harm, and results communication.
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