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Research Methodology

Research Methodology. Problems & Solutions Mr. Alexander. Choose a topic Athletes in high schools Should shoe companies be able to give away free shoes and equipment to high school athletes? Bridges, roads, waterways

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Research Methodology

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  1. Research Methodology Problems & Solutions Mr. Alexander

  2. Choose a topic • Athletes in high schools Should shoe companies be able to give away free shoes and equipment to high school athletes? • Bridges, roads, waterways Why the government gets a bad report card on America’s infrastructure. • Internet and children Are children smarter (or more socialized) because of the Internet? • Question

  3. Collect Data • Observations • Surveys • Interviews • Records • Documents • Archives

  4. Research Process • Population • Research question • Formulate hypothesis • Collect data • Analyze data • Evaluate hypothesis

  5. Define population • Entity that is to be studied • Person • Plant • Thing • Soil sample • Postal code area • Sample • Representation of general population

  6. Formulate Hypothesis • Explanatory and testable statement to a particular phenomenon or event • Most people refer to it as an educated guess • Chocolate may cause pimples. • Salt in soil may affect plant growth. • Plant growth may be affected by the color of the light. • Bacterial growth may be affected by temperature. • Ultra violet light may cause skin cancer. • Temperature may cause leaves to change color.

  7. Analyze Data • Evaluation of the information collected from multiple sources.

  8. Evaluate Hypothesis • Determine validity of your hypothesis • Draw a conclusion • Provide possible future research http://www.eric.ed.gov/

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