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Research and Analysis Skills Lecture 2

The document discusses the scientific research process. It covers topics like the definition of research, different types of research models and methodologies, steps in the research process such as identifying a problem, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. It also discusses best practices for choosing a research problem, organizing literature reviews, and concluding a literature review.

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Research and Analysis Skills Lecture 2

The document discusses the scientific research process. It covers topics like the definition of research, different types of research models and methodologies, steps in the research process such as identifying a problem, collecting and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. It also discusses best practices for choosing a research problem, organizing literature reviews, and concluding a literature review.

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Scientific Research
Research Process– Lecture 2
Revision
Scientific Research 3

• Process of asking questions and finding answers


• Application of scientific and systematic procedures
• Assumption that patterns can be uncovered
• Sectors
q Academic
q Private
• Scholarly or private research
q You in the role of a researcher
q You in the role of a research consumer
q Commissioned for private use
Scholarly Research 4

• Formal and systematic method


• Public and available
• Scientific outcomes
q Describes behavior
q Determines causes of behavior
q Predicts behavior

• Quantitative methods
q Relies on numerical measurement
• Qualitative methods
q Researcher is the primary observer
Research Model
Deductive Research Model 6
Inductive Research Model 7
Research Process
Research Process 9

1- Identify the research problem

2- Review of existing research and theory

3- Statement of hypothesis or research question

4- Determination of appropriate methodology


and research design

5- Data collection

6- Analysis and interpretation of data

7- Conclusion (discussion section)


Research Problem 10

• Research ideas are based on


q Theories
q Experiences
q Current events

• Resources of Topics for Research


q Scholarly journals (Magazines and Periodicals)
q Scholarly books
q Online resources
q Research Summaries
q Everyday Situations
Research Problem 11

Question 1: Is the Topic Too Broad?

Question 2: Can the Problem Really Be Investigated?

Question 3: Are the Data suitable to Analysis?

Question 4: Can the Results of the Study Be Generalized?

Question 5: What Costs and Time Are Involved in the


Analysis?

Question 6: Is the Planned Approach Appropriate to the


Project?

Question 7: Is There Any Potential Harm to the Subjects?


Organizing Resources 12

Start reading
q Read the title and abstract

q Read the problem statement in the literature review

q Find an interesting idea


Ø Track it in the references

q With an author or authors that are regularly cited

q From older to newer literature

q The article or chapter that provides a summary


Literature Review 13

• Position the problem statement in the introduction


q What is the communication issue?
q What are the research objectives?

• Works as a road map


q What are you going to cover?
q What do you hope to accomplish?
Organizing Literature Review 14

q Chronological order
qGeneral to specific
qContrast-comparison
qTrend identification
qMethodological focus
qProblem-cause-solution
Concluding Literature Review 15

Your summary for the literature review


is your analysis of the literature
Thank You
Any Questions ??

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