research is a systematic investigation that is empirical in nature and is to contribute to public knowledge.
Research questions are the central issues being addressed in the study
Causal studies- at last two major variables of interest that might affect the problem
Descriptive sudies- designed to document what is going on or what exists
relational studies- look at relationships between two or more variables
empirical- based on direct observations and measurements of reality
probablistic- inferences based on probablities
causal- interested in what leads to what
Is it possible to do the study to answer your research question? Feasibillity includes the following : making a trade off between rigor and practicallity, how long the research will take, the ethical constraints, and wheter you can auire the cooperation needed to take the project to a successful conclusion. Determine the degree to which the costs will be manageable.

	Criado por Dom Marie quase 11 anos atrás

research methods

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