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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 research methodology is also influenced by the desired goals or objectives...
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
Criminal Justice Research Methods There are a large number of research methodologies that can be used to investigate the effectiveness of criminal justice practices and reforms. The methodologies can be grouped into qualitative and quantitative, with the former representing an inductive approach when little is understood about a phenomenon (Driessnack, Sousa, & Mendes, 2007) and the latter representing a deductive approach intended to quantify outcomes under controlled conditions (Sousa, Driessnack, &
knowledge is so vast that no one really knows everything. One often discovers that what they know about something is not accurate or utterly wrong (Taflinger, 2011). Research is normally conducted for two main reasons, i.e., to learn the facts around a phenomenon or to collect evidence. When one conducts research to learn about something, it is for their personal gain. The learning process is a continuous one in life.
The primary limitation of using the existent data bases as a support for the current marketing research revolves around the fact they can contain outdated information, which was useful at the time the first research was taken, but are no longer applicable in the context of the current research, due to reasons such as changes in demographics, an increased competition or changing consumer preferences. Personal interviews Personal interviews are similar to
Factors such as previous exposure to/experience with technology, confidence and anxiety when confronted with mathematical issues or propositions, ease of personal interactions, other sources of anxiety or situations that inspire confidence, and a host of other related professional and personal metrics were taken, in order to be correlated with measurements of overall technology use, technology-inspired anxiety, an technological confidence. Measures were all recorded quantitatively using a standard Likert scale
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D.) Case studies are in essence external detailed investigations of an individual, group or an institution. (MODULE R14.QUALITATIVE RESEARCH) As a method it enables the researcher to uncover and explore variables and factors that each individual case study reveals -- and this in turn adds to the overall perception and understanding of the topic or issue under investigation. Case studies also differ from more statistical and quantifiable methods of inquiry in