CHAPTER 8
THE RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
CHAPTER 8
THE RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
The objectives of a research project summarise what is to be achieved by the study
General objectives
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description
explanation
forecasting
control
modelling
Important criterias
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be presented concisely and briefly
be interrelated with the general objectives of your study
be realistic about what you can accomplish in the duration of the project and the other commitments you have
not too vague, ambitious or broad in scope
cover the different aspects of the problem
are clearly phrased in operational terms
are realistic considering local conditions
use action verbs that are specific enough to be evaluated
avoid the use of vague non-action verbs such as: to appreciate, to understand, or to study.
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Specific — what precisely do you hope to achieve from undertaking the research
Measurable — what measures will you use to determine whether you have achieved your objectives
Achievable — are the targets you have set for yourself achievable given all the possible constraints
Realistic — given all the other demands upon your time, will you have the time and energy to complete the research on time?
Timely — will you have time to accomplish all your objectives in the time frame you have set?