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Chapter 3 - Theoretical Framework and Research Methodology

This chapter outlines the theoretical framework, research methodology, and methods used in a study. It discusses developing working definitions and a conceptual framework from the previous chapter's material. The appropriate research methods and stance are chosen to answer the study's questions. Variables are identified and their hypothesized interactions illustrated. The population, sample characteristics, and sample justification are described. The questionnaire's design, categories, scaling, validity, and reliability are explained. Administration and any pilot study are described. Finally, the descriptive and inferential statistical analysis methods are identified.

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Chapter 3 - Theoretical Framework and Research Methodology

This chapter outlines the theoretical framework, research methodology, and methods used in a study. It discusses developing working definitions and a conceptual framework from the previous chapter's material. The appropriate research methods and stance are chosen to answer the study's questions. Variables are identified and their hypothesized interactions illustrated. The population, sample characteristics, and sample justification are described. The questionnaire's design, categories, scaling, validity, and reliability are explained. Administration and any pilot study are described. Finally, the descriptive and inferential statistical analysis methods are identified.

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THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

CHAPTER 3
PREPARED BY: MUKUNDA KUMAR

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK/CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK using material from the previous chapter, produce the working definitions of the main concepts you will use in your study. If possible, form them into a conceptual framework of theory or hypothesis to be tested.

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Research Methodology Discuss the nature of the questions your are asking and choose an appropriate methodological stance for answering them. Justify the research methods you are using.

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY


Theoretical Framework Identify the variables investigated in the study. Illustrate how the variables interact with each other as hypothesised in the research by the aid of diagram/s (if possible).

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Research Subjects Provide details about the population and sample used. What sectors of the labor force, industry or groups is the sample drawn? What are the characteristics of the population sample? What are the strong points and limitations of the sample? What is the justification of choosing the sample? Can the findings be generalized to the population?
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Questionaire Describe the questionaire used in the study. Background of the questionaire: Is it original? If any items are taken from existing questionaire, identify the sources. Describe the question categories Describe the scaling methods used and state the reasons for choosing them Issues on validity and reliability.
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Administration of the Questionaire Describe how the questionaire will be administered Discuss problems encountered, if any, that affected the results relating to sample characteristics and their potential impact on reliability and validity of the data. Pilot Study
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Statistical Methods: Discuss the selected Descriptive Statistical and Inferential Statistical methods (as in SPSS) used in analyzing the results.

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK AND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

SUMMARY A synopsis of the contents of what has been written about in the research Methodology used: The description of the sample used Descriptive data about the instrument used The design of the study and the way data were collected The way data were analyzed Assumptions and limitations of the study.
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