Research Basics
1. Explain in order from 1 to 6 the steps in the process of research.
1. Identify the Research Problem – Specify a problem; justify a problem and suggest a need to study the problem for audiences (Creswell).
2. Review the literature- Locate resources, i.e.; books, journals, electronic resources; select resources-determine the relevant resources for the topic; organize; Summarize the resources in a literature review (Creswell).
3. Specify a Research Purpose – Identify the purpose statement-the major intent of the study, the participants in the study, and the site of the study. - Narrow the purpose statement-Quantitative: write research questions and/or hypothesis. Qualitative: Identify a central phenomenon and write sub questions.
4. Collect Data – Determine the data collection method; select the individuals to study; design data collection instruments and outline data collection procedures; obtain permissions and gather data.
5. Analyze and Interpret Data – Represent the data in tables, figures, and pictures; Take the data apart to look at individual responses. Explain conclusion from the data that address the research questions.
6. Report and Evaluate Research – Report research: determine the audience, structure, and write the report sensitively and accurately. Evaluate research: Standards and assess the quality of research using recognized standards in a discipline (Creswell)
2. Describe in detail the difference between quantitative and qualitative
In this assignment I will be explaining what research is, the roles of research and the purpose of research. I will also include examples to show my understanding of research.
Participate in the research on the use of assessment, evaluation, disaggregation, and student work data. 2. Present findings to appropriate personnel. 3. Discuss requirements and procedures with appropriate personnel and present approved plan to appropriate groups.
Within this assignment there will be a clear demonstration and understanding of the concept of research in relation to the acquisition of underpinning knowledge appropriate to my programme of study. I will also be undertaking a comparative analysis of the nature and validity of quantitative and qualitative research methods. I will also be demonstrating skills in critical analysis of methods of data collection and selection of appropriate methods to informing future working practice. I will also be analyse the ethical considerations in relation to the development and undertaking of research.
6) Prepare the survey for analysis. Set up the code sheet for this study. How will this study be set up to be tabulated by a statistical analysis program like SPSS?
Identify the topic, and describe specific research related to the topic (describe the study, sample, findings, important points from the discussion in the research – describe any variables that may influence the findings of the research). Address any key issues such as political, social, legal, and/or ethical implications the
Data collection methods- the researcher needs to pick how the information for this subject can be collected (observation, questionnaires, interviews) and so forth. Analysis and presentation of findings- the researcher needs to use reports and other information gathering it into one to present the hypothesis. Conclusion- what does the studies say about this topic, this is based on all the information that was gathered together to get the correct conclusion.
Describe (in your own words) the research database or collection of research including the purpose and the subject matter it covers: The report was a qualitive and quantative study to evaluate the role of breastfeeding attitudes, beliefs, and supports as they relate to young mothers.
2) The systematic design, collection, analysis, and reporting of data and findings relevant to a specific
Select appropriate tools to collect, record, analyze, and evaluate data. Make directional hypotheses that specify what happens to a dependent variable when an independent variable is manipulated.
Evaluate the findings and create what will happen as a result of the data break down Identify the successes and the challenges.
Step 3: Create your research question. State your full question. For example: For new students entering an online program would a mandatory orientation course improve retention by increasing computer literacy and professional writing proficiency?
“1. Identify the concept and associated terms; 2. Select an appropriate realm (a setting or sample) for data collection; 3. Collect data to identify the attributes of the concept and the contextual basis of the concept; 4. Analyze the data regarding the characteristic of the concept; 5. Identify an exemplar of the concept, if appropriate; 6. Identify hypotheses and implications for further
Research is a form of systematic inquiry. It sets out to answer questions through assessing, summarizing and drawing conclusions from what are often very large amounts of information.
The following areas should be covered in detail as part of the data-gathering exercise are
In this chapter, the researcher will talk about the background to the study, statement of the problem that reflects the case study, hypothesis clearly stating in summary what the research hopes to achieve, scope and justification of the study, conceptual framework and definition of terms and concepts.