Tag: research methodology

By on December 24, 2018 No Comments

Ethical considerations in a study are one of the cardinal elements of the research methodology which confirms that the researcher has considered all necessary guidelines that make the research ethically valid.

 
By Avishek Majumder & Priya Chetty on April 3, 2018 No Comments

Focus Group Discussion (FGD) is a research method in the social sciences, with a particular emphasis and application in the developmental program evaluation sphere (Doody, Slevin, & Taggart, 2013).

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By Priya Chetty on October 20, 2016 1 Comment

In my previous article I have discussed how the validity can be ensured with respect to Quantitative and Qualitative analysis. This article discusses the threats to validity (internal and external) irrespective of the approach.

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By Priya Chetty on October 16, 2016 11 Comments

A study by Ary et al. (1996) categorized qualitative research or methods into two distinct forms. Firstly participant observation, where the researcher is a participant in the study. Secondly, non-participant observation, where the researcher observes but does not participate. It is in this non-participant observation that one can use the content analysis approach.

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By Priya Chetty on October 12, 2016 28 Comments

The research approach is a plan and procedure that consists of the steps of broad assumptions to detailed methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation. It is, therefore, based on the nature of the research problem being addressed. The research approach is essentially divided into two categories: Types of research approach for data collection Tend […]

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By Priya Chetty on September 29, 2016 5 Comments

Ethical considerations form a major element in research. The researcher needs to adhere to promote the aims of the research imparting authentic knowledge, truth and prevention of error. Furthermore, following ethics enables scholars to deal collaborative approach towards their study with the assistance of their peers, mentors and other contributors to the study.

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By Priya Chetty on September 14, 2016 No Comments

Sarantakos defined research method as “the theory of methods” (Sarantakos 2012; p. 465), or the way through which a researcher makes sense of the object of inquiry. Within research methodology, research strategy assumes as the “general plan of how the researcher will go about answering the research questions” (Saunders et al. 2009; p. 90).

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By Priya Chetty on September 11, 2016 9 Comments

In order to gain in-depth knowledge of underlying reasons and motivations, qualitative research is conducted. However, qualitative research also have limitations.

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