Research methods Lecture #4 Planning phase 1. understanding the problem gather information use multiple sources of information if possible Posing/refining questions 1. what are the questions we want to adress? descriptive (studying the world as it is) vs. normative questions 2. Verifying the questions transforming/organizing questions into research hypotheses checking if our questions/hypotheses are: explicit(no hidden assumptions)‚ logical‚ testable Planning phase 2. selecting research design
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Research Methods Test 1.) Triangulation in a qualitative research study is used to formulate valid and reliable conclusion and can use different methods to search or to gather data. Collecting and comparing information from different aspects can confirm reliability as well as validity. Triangulation in qualitative research not only involves the researcher‚ but gives peer researchers a chance to view how the study was conducted and interpret it in their own way which can influence the final
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Basic Types of Descriptive Research Methods One of the goals of science is description (other goals include prediction and explanation). Descriptive research methods are pretty much as they sound — they describe situations. They do not make accurate predictions‚ and they do not determine cause and effect. There are three main types of descriptive methods: observational methods‚ case-study methods and survey methods. This article will briefly describe each of these methods‚ their advantages‚ and their
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Parts of a Research Paper Title Here are examples of 3 common types of titles Question: Can PF Correction Increase Profits? Summary: Design and Testing of a Small Power Company 2-Part: Power System Operation: How to Survive an Emergency Abstract The abstract is a short (about 100-500 word) summary of the entire paper. It should include: goals and objectives‚ results‚ and conclusions. It is usually one of the last parts of the paper to be written. Introduction The introduction also has
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Understanding Business Research Terms and Concepts: Part 2 Which type of research design— exploratory‚ descriptive‚ or causal—is appropriate for the following examples? Explain why. • The goal of this research is to discover the real nature of the problem and to suggest new possible solutions or new ideas. Exploratory • A food manufacturer wants to know the demographics of people who purchase organic foods. Descriptive • A firm is considering hiring American celebrity Paris Hilton to endorse
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The challenges of implementing Electronic Payment Systems – The Case of Ghana’s E-zwich Payment System Name: Delali Kumaga Supervisor: Jan Svanberg Master’s Thesis in Business Administration‚ MBA programme December 2010 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT My first appreciation goes to the almighty God for the successful completion of this thesis. Secondly this thesis work was made possible by the invaluable input of many people and institutions. I wish to acknowledge the support and encouragement
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MKF2121 Marketing Research Methods - Week 5 Tutorial Work Q1.The differences between measurement and scaling is as follows: Measurement | Scaling | - The assignment of numbers or other symbols to characteristics of objects according to set of rules.- Does not measure item itself‚ but characteristics of it.- Actual assignment of 1‚ 2‚ or 3 to each respondent using a scale that ranges from 1 to 3. | - Scaling involves the generation of continuum upon which measured objects are allocated.- Can
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Assessment is how we show evidence that learning has occurred. Using two of the three main types of assessment‚ formative and summative‚ we can recognise using certain marking tools how our students have improved‚ where they are lacking and what to do to improve in weaker areas‚ and ultimately to demonstrate learning has taken place through either written‚ practical or both types of examinations. As an assessor‚ there will be certain responsibilities that we have to abide by. Before commencing any
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Riordan Manufacturing Part 1 BSA 375 October 7‚ 2013 Riordan Manufacturing Part 1 Riordan Manufacturing is an industry leader in its field and is committed to providing its employees and business partners with efficient and professional service. The hardware‚ software‚ and processes that make up Riordan’s Human Resource Information System (HRIS) pose a major obstacle to its continued success and aspiration of becoming a green company. In response to these challenges with its current HR
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processes. Goals: 1. To describe behavior and mental processes 2. To predict behavior and mental processes 3. To allow psychologists and their clients to control or change behavior and mental processes 4. To explain (establish cause and effect relationships concerning) behavior and mental processes. The first three goals (description‚ prediction‚ and control) are the easiest to achieve; there are many research methods available that can help psychologists
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