Research Methods

Research Methods

1. Basic steps

   • Present an answer to the question
   • Pose a question
   • Collect data to answer the question

2. ETHICS

   • Honesty
   • Objectitivity
   • Integrity
   • Carefullness
   • Respect for intellectual property
   • Confindentiality
   • Respect for human objects

3. Research process

   • Quantitative research
     • Objective
     • Methodology
       • Scientific method
       • modernist foundation
     • Emphasis
       • Numbers
       • Procedures
     • Assumptions
       • Natural world
       • Future predicted by past
   • Qualitative research
     • Subjective
     • Methodology
       • Post-modernist foundation
     • Recognitions
       • Listen
       • Questions
     • Assumptions
       • Knowledge soccially constructed
   • Indentifying a problem
     • Literature Review
       • Stablish a purpose
         • Collect data
           • Analyzing and interpreting data
             • Reporting and evaluating
               • Using a report to present your information
             • Explain the findings
           • Gather information by asking questions or observing behavior
         • intentions?
       • Previous investigations
         • Sources
           • Locating summaries, books and journals
         • Writing
           • Summarizing the best information for your research
     • Issue or problem that needs to be solved