Research methodology

Research methodology

1. Theory

   • Review of the theories about the phenomenon chosed. This literature review could be present after selecting the hypothesis.
   • Choose a phenomenon, problem or topic. And check if the same research problem has been addressed before.

2. Hypothesis

   • Is a provisional explanation of the phenomenon chosed.
   • Could be choosed after the theory review or before.

3. 12 - 11 - 2019

   • German Dario Gomez Guevara

4. Selecting Method of data collection

   • Interviews, Questionnaires, Observation of phenomenon, Experiments.
   • Need to be selected on the basis of critically analyzing advantages and disadvantages associated with several alternative data collection methods.

5. Reaching conclusions

   • Explain the implications of the analysis made before with the hypothesis.
   • Depending on whether the hypothesis is validated by the results found, the conclusions should be structured.

6. Data Analysis

   • Determining what the results of the experiment show and deciding on the next actions to take.
   • Statistical analysis.
   • Achievement of research aim and objectives.

7. Data collection

   • Needs to be preceded by a great level of preparation and pilot data collection may be required in case of questionnaires.

8. Every stage could vary between qualitative and quantitative studies.

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