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CHAPTER 5: The Research Process - Coggle Diagram
CHAPTER 5: The Research Process
The Process Perspective
Nachmias and Nachmias (1996) research process
Problem
Hypotheses
Research Design
Measurement
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Generalisation
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Prototypical Research Process or Cycle
Choice of research topic
Research Problem
Research design
Measurement
Data
Sample/respondent
Analyses
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Literature Review
Research and Knowledge
Research classification
Theories/Models
Concepts
Method/techniques
Facts
What Comes First: Theory or Research?
Strategies
Theory before research
Knowledge/Theory
Theory/models
Concepts
Methods/Technique
Facts
Problems
Observation/Assumptions
Research before theory
Conceptual Definitions of Term Versus Operational Definitions of Terms
Important function
Concept
the foundation of communication
introduce a perspective
means of classification and generalisation
serve as components of theories
Attributes of Good Research Topic
Checklist
Is the topic something with which you are really fascinated?
Is the research topic achievable within the available time?
Will the project still be current when you finish the project?
Appropriateness: Is it worth while?
Is the topic fit the specifications and meet the standards set by examining institution?
Does the research topic match your goal career?
Does your research topic contain issues that have a clear link to theory?
Does your research topic relate clearly to the idea you have given?
Theory
includes more than one concept and how these concepts are linked together
A set of interrelated concepts, definitions and propositions that present a systematic view
Methods
Roles
Logic or ways of reasoning to arrive at solutions
Rules for communication
Rules of inter subjectivity
Use of method
Problem Task
Method
Solution/Answer
Conceptual and Research Framework
Major types
Direct effect models
Indirect effect models
Development of Conceptual Framework
Steps in developing a conceptual framework
Step 2: Verify the Pattern of Relationship between Variables Using the Related Literature
Model A: Relationship between two variables
Independent Variable
Pay Administration Issue
Dependent Variable
Job Satisfaction
Model B: Role of Mediating Variables in the Indirect Relationship Model
Independent Variable Dependent Variable
Pay Administration Issue: Participation in pay systems Communication about pay systems
Procedural Justice
Job Satisfaction
Mediating Variable
Model C: The role OF Moderating Variables in the Relationship Between Variables
Independent Variable
Moderating Variable
Dependent Variable
Pay Administration Issue: Participation in pay systems Communication about pay systems
Procedural Justice
Job Satisfaction
Step 1: Selection of a Research Problem from the Related Literature