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Action Research Workshop GI Group Feb 15-16 2011 Research Design. Bendik Bygstad Institute of Informatics, UiO Norwegian School of IT. Aim of presentation. An overview of the research Understanding the key steps in research design. Vee heuristic. CONCEPTUAL. METHODOLOGICAL. Values,
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Action Research WorkshopGI Group Feb 15-16 2011Research Design Bendik Bygstad Institute of Informatics, UiO Norwegian School of IT
Aimofpresentation • An overview of the research • Understanding the key steps in research design Action Research Workshop BB Feb 2011
Vee heuristic CONCEPTUAL METHODOLOGICAL Values, world view Value claims Epistemology Knowledge claims Interpretations explanations Theories Concepts Results Method Findings Constructs, variables Records Observed events and objects AfterNovak, J.D. and Gowin, D.B. (2004). Learning how to Learn. Cambridge University Press
The research process Values, world view Value claims Research question Epistemology Knowledge claims Research review Discussion Interpretations explanations Theories Concepts Results External validity Episte- mological lens Method Findings Data analysis Research design Constructs, variables Records Internal validity Investi- gative lens Observedevents and objects Data collection
Research Design Values, world view Value claims Research question Epistemology Knowledge claims Research review Discussion Interpretations explanations Theories Concepts Results External validity Episte- mological lens Method Findings Data analysis Research design Constructs, variables Records Internal validity Investi- gative lens Observedevents and objects Data collection 5
Research Design • Input: Research Question, Theory, Epistemological lens • Processsteps • Identify key concepts • Choose and justifymethod • Choose unit and levelofinvestigation • Connect research interestand problem solvinginterest • Construct instruments • Createhigh-level plan for intervention • Validateagainst research question • Output: Research Design (Investigative lens)
Connecting research interest and problem solving: Integrated model Kay and Marshall (2001)The dual imperatives of action research.
Connecting research interest and problem solving: Parallell model Action research Theory building Action Research Workshop BB Feb 2011