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LU 1 Introduction to Research Methodology - Coggle Diagram
LU 1 Introduction to
Research Methodology
Research
formal, systematic process of inquiry
on a specific topic
Basic assumptions of science include the existence of a physical universe, the discoverability of priciples, and the incompleteness of knowledge
all research is a sytematic process, but not all is scientific
secondary purposes
help others understand research
results, be used in appropriate
contexts, raise new topics or
questions for further study
Types and Methods
quantitative; involves collection
and analysis of numerical data
using formal instruments
qualitative; involves collection
and analysis of non-numerical
data, focusing on words, pics, or
objects
basic research; process of collecting
and analysing info to develop and
enhance a theory
applied research; applies or tests
theory to solve problems or
evacuate programs, products or
practices
reasons to consider
quali or quanti
quali focuses on contextualisation, exploratory
analysis, and understanding actors' persepctives
quanti focuses on generalisation, correlation
and causal explanations
Differences between
quali and quanti
quanti involves stating hyptheses, deductive
strategies, controlled contexts, larghe samples,
statistical procedures, and minimal interaction
with participants
quali involves inductive strategies, uncontrolled
contexts, small samples, interpretive data analysis,
extensive interaction with participant and hypothesis generation
Theories
formalised set of concepts
that organises observations
and explains phenomena.
based on empirical observations
must be testable
Models
representations of complex realities
in the real world
help to understand unseen
or complex phenomena
can be used to
represent various
phenomena, such
as human memory
or the research
process
Limitations
inability to answer 'should' questions
limitations of measuring instruments
need to adress participants'
ethical needs and responsibilities
inability to capture
the full richness of
the research site
and participants'
complexity