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    This document outlines the methodology for a study examining knowledge flow between R&D institutions in China. It will utilize survey methods including questionnaires and interviews of top managers at identified R&D subsidiaries. Publicly available documents will also be reviewed. The study will examine controlling, independent, and dependent variables. Regression analysis will be used to analyze the relationship between independent variables like available technology and resources, and the dependent variable of knowledge flow efficacy. The goal is to contribute to economic and trade theories applicable to the region and analyze global R&D efforts. Data collection will occur over three years, with pretesting, gathering, analysis, and write-up phases.

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    This document outlines the methodology for a study examining knowledge flow between R&D institutions in China. It will utilize survey methods including questionnaires and interviews of top managers at identified R&D subsidiaries. Publicly available documents will also be reviewed. The study will examine controlling, independent, and dependent variables. Regression analysis will be used to analyze the relationship between independent variables like available technology and resources, and the dependent variable of knowledge flow efficacy. The goal is to contribute to economic and trade theories applicable to the region and analyze global R&D efforts. Data collection will occur over three years, with pretesting, gathering, analysis, and write-up phases.

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    Data Collection

    With the aim to explain and describe the knowledge flow between R&D

    institutions in China (Babbie, and Benaquisto, 2009), this research will utilize survey

    method of data collection. The respondents of the study will be the selected top managers

    of identified R&D subsidiaries in China. The instruments that will be used are self-

    administered questionnaires and interview schedules. Moreover, publicly available

    documents such as project records, meeting procedures, etc. will also be used for

    document reviews to provide qualitative data. This is to support or cross-examine

    information gathered from the survey.

    Measurements

    The measurements for this research will be based on the three types of variables

    under observation: controlling variables, dependent variables, and independent variables.

    Controlling variables are the ones whose effects are removed or controlled in the course

    of the study (Punch, 2005). For this research, the controlling variables are subsidiary size,

    industry and headquarters’ size. All subsidiary units are considered equal regardless of

    the differences of their sizes. Independent variables are considered as the stimulus under

    observation. These variables could either be present or absent (Babbie, 2009). The

    independent variables for this study are: technology available and not available to the

    units, regional and multinational innovation systems, government and private sector

    support, funding, and other relevant resources. On the other hand, dependent variables are

    the effects of the independent variables which are considered to be the causes (Babie,

    2009). The dependent variable that will be observed is the efficacy or inefficacy of the

    knowledge flow between different R&D institutions in China.


    Statistical Analysis

    For the statistical analysis, regression analysis will be used. It is a method of

    determining the relationship between the variables. Specifically, linear regression will be

    used to describe the direct relationship between the dependent and independent variables

    (Babbie, 2007). At a more limited scope, the analysis shall focus on the interaction

    between the recognized regional and multinational innovation systems and their effects

    on the efficacy of knowledge flow in the field of R&D in China. The data will be

    presented via regression model which will show the direct relationship of the variables

    under observation.

    Theories Building

    With the objective to observe and describe the knowledge flow of R&D in China,

    this study will do on a wider goal. That is, to contribute to the new economic model, trade

    theories, and resource-based view of strategies applicable to region. In a much wider

    perspective the observations will also be used to analyze and describe the phenomenon of

    globalizing Research and Development efforts.

    Timetable

    For the first year of the research period, initial data gathering will be done. The

    research instruments: questionnaires and interview schedules will be subjected to two

    pretests before finalization. Pretesting should include gathering of respondent’s

    comments about the instruments. This is to ensure effective communication which can

    save time and other resources (Babbie, 2003). Actual data gathering will be done in the

    next year of the research proper. Lastly, the third year will be devoted for analyzing and

    collating the data, conceptualizing and finalization of the actual research write-up.
    References

    Babbie, E. 2007. The Practice of Social Research. USA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

    Babbie, E. and L. Benaquisto. 2009. Fundamentals of Social Research. Toronto,

    Canada: Nelson Education.

    Punch, K. 2005. Introduction to Social Research: quantitative and qualitative

    approaches. London: SAGE Publication Ltd.

    Punch, K. 2003. Survey Research: the Basics. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.

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