Course Content I. Introduction to the Research Process II. Identification of the Research Problem III. Development of the Research Question or Hypothesis IV. Formulation of the Research Methods V. Analysis and Interpretation of the Collected Data VI. Writing the Research Report
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Course Content I. Introduction to the Research Process II. Identification of the Research Problem III. Development of the Research Question or Hypothesis.
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Course Content
I. Introduction to the Research Process
II. Identification of the Research Problem
III. Development of the Research Question or Hypothesis
IV. Formulation of the Research Methods
V. Analysis and Interpretation of the Collected Data
VI. Writing the Research Report
The Scientific Method
1. Develop the problem
2. Develop a theoretical solution to the problem
3. Formulate the hypothesis or question
4. Formulate the research plan (methods)
5. Collect and analyze the data
6. Interpret the results and form conclusions
7. Refine the theory
Formulation of the Research Methods
A. Selecting the Appropriate Design
B. Selecting the Subjects
C. Selecting Measurement Methods & Techniques
D. Selecting Instrumentation
Formulation of the Research Methods
E. Developing Procedures & ProtocolF. Using a Pilot StudyG. Selecting the Appropriate Analysis
TechniquesH. Developing a Timeline & BudgetI. Collecting the Data
Sampling Procedures
Definitions
Population – group of things (people) having one or more common characteristics
Sample – representative subgroup of the larger populationUsed to estimate something about a population
(generalize)Must be similar to population on characteristic
being investigated
Representative
Sampling Methods
Probability Sampling Simple random sampling Stratified random