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¶ … obtained from this course, there are several different ways for conducting research that a researcher can choose from. While the research question is the major factor that drives the research methodology, the selection of a research method for a specific study also requires consideration of other factors. This is a major issue in the research field because researchers continue to struggle in identifying the most suitable methodology for a study. In essence, one of the major questions when conducting a research is, "What is the most suitable research methodology for the study?" This question is significant because of the role research methodology plays in generating credible and accurate results. According to Holden (2004), research methodology affects the study results and how conclusions are derived from the research findings.
When making decisions regarding the most suitable methodology for the study, one of the most important considerations for the research is the research question. The research question helps in determining the kind of data to be collected, which in turn influences whether the study can be qualitative, quantitative or mixed. During this process, the researcher should determine whether the study will require quantitative and/or qualitative data. Apart from the research question, the choice of an appropriate...
This implies that the researcher should begin the process with the end in mind i.e. by determining the specific research goals. The other consideration is the availability of existing literature or information relating to the research topic, which helps in determining whether primary or secondary research will be conducted. The other considerations or factor that influence the choice of research methodology are the timing in which the results are needed and the appropriate sample size for the research goals.
Challenges in Conducting Research
Researchers, especially students, experience several challenges and obstacles when conducting research. These challenges or obstacles are attributable to different factors relating to the researcher and/or the research process. During this course, I experienced some challenges or obstacles when doing research given that I have never conducted a study before. One of the major challenges I experienced was difficulties in identifying a suitable research topic or issue. Given my inexperience in conducting a research, I struggled to identify a research topic that would be suitable for my academic goals. The other challenges/obstacles included proper time management, lack of organization, and poor…
References
Holden, M.T. (2004). Choosing the Appropriate Methodology: Understanding Research Philosophy. Retrieved from Waterford Institute of Technology website: http://repository.wit.ie/1466/1/Choosing_the_Appropriate_Methodology_Understanding_Research_Philosophy_(RIKON_Group).pdf
Williams, L. (2010, January 1). 7 Research Challenges (And How to Overcome Them). Retrieved from Walden University website: https://www.waldenu.edu/connect/newsroom/publications/articles/2010/01-research-challenges
The following abstract demonstrates the different aspects of the scientific method: PROBLEM STATEMENT: Study of relationship between folates-B-vitamins and Alzheimer's disease. Adults who eat the daily recommended allowance of folates-B-vitamin nutrients found in oranges, legumes, leafy green vegetables and folic acid supplements significantly reduce their risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, according to results from a long-term study of diet and brain aging (SUPPORTED HYPOTHESIS REPORTED FINDINGS). The study also found that folates appear
Health Psychology Response Past conducted research led experts to believe that men as a gender tend to not seek medical attention as often as they should for various health concerns. The purpose of this research study was to determine why it is that men under-use primary health services. Since reasons for this attitude towards healthcare are psychological, it necessitates a type of study which is subjective and based upon the individual
Police Organizations This report asks the author of this report to offer ways and methods that police and other law enforcement agencies can use to bring about and implement changes to the organization's policies, practices and habits. Several such methods will be given with an accompanying explanation of why the change would or should work and how exactly that will come about. While change movements and undertakings are similar in
Ethical Principles in Research While experimenting and during the research of several diverse subjects ranging from animal testing to human experimentation, from social and scientific transgression to scientific research, there are ethical principles that need to be adhered to and applied by the researchers. Study participants, who open up their lives to the researchers, commentators and also those followers during the period of one's research, rely and trust us so we
proponents of evidence based instruction represent one end of the methods of teaching continuum where practices that have been tested empirically using rigorous research designs are considered to be the only valid method of instruction (Odom et al., 2005). On the other end of the spectrum are methods that may be have some basis for use such an intuition, theory, etc. But have not been subject to empirical scrutiny
Students benefit from the commodity element of research assistance companies because they are the benefactors of the product. They are given opportunities to choose the best company and the companies work hard to attract their business by providing the best possible materials for them to draw from in their research. In short the industry has exploded into a healthy commodity market and through that market the students using the services are