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Research Methodology

Research Methodology. Session 11 Research Design Sampling. Latest Schedule (1). Latest Schedule (2). Recap. Assignments Language feedback Language self-reflection Structural PS -> RO -> RQ Sub-problems => hypotheses / research questions Presentation Participation Feedback. Preview.

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Research Methodology

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  1. Research Methodology Session 11 Research Design Sampling

  2. Latest Schedule (1)

  3. Latest Schedule (2)

  4. Recap • Assignments • Language feedback • Language self-reflection • Structural PS -> RO -> RQ • Sub-problems => hypotheses / research questions • Presentation • Participation • Feedback

  5. Preview • Sekaran Ch 10 • Sampling • Final research proposal assignment • Ethical Clearance assignment • Preparation for 3 – 7 May session • Proposal presentation

  6. Acknowledgments to Uma Sekaran

  7. Acknowledgments to Uma Sekaran

  8. Acknowledgments to Uma Sekaran

  9. Sampling Techniques Advantage:When done correctly, a small percentage of the population can be selected which saves both time and money without sacrificing accuracy. Disadvantage: Population characteristics may be over- or under-represented, leading to a generalization of results beyond the characteristics of the sample. This puts the validity at risk. Acknowledgments to Gill Hendry

  10. Acknowledgments to Uma Sekaran

  11. Advantages: • Easy to administer • Less costly and time consuming • Disadvantages: • The generalizability of the findings are limited to the characteristics of the subjects in the sample. • The sample may be biased. • Snowball sampling Acknowledgments to Gill Hendry

  12. Acknowledgments to Uma Sekaran

  13. Acknowledgments to Uma Sekaran

  14. Sekaran Ch 10 Exercises • Ex 1 • Ex 10

  15. Research ProposalAssessment Criteria (1) • The research proposal (RP) is formulated clearly • The RP contains a proper title page • The RP contains a proper table of contents • The presentation of the RP complies with academic standards • The RP contains an appropriate brief introduction

  16. Research ProposalAssessment Criteria (2) • The context of the research project is presented concisely and clearly in the RP • The RP contains a proper problem statement • The RP contains properly formulated objectives derived from the PS • A preliminary literature review places this study within a broader research context

  17. Research ProposalAssessment Criteria (3) • The RP concisely outlines how the final literature survey will be conducted • The RP contains tentative critical questions aligned with the PS and objectives • The RP concisely states why the research is important for the discipline • The RP outlines what research methodology will be employed

  18. Research ProposalAssessment Criteria (4) • The RP clearly states how the research will comply with ethical requirements • The RP clearly states how respondents / interviewees will be selected • The RP briefly states how primary data will be analysed • The RP clearly states which factors would require limitation of validity of results

  19. Research ProposalAssessment Criteria (5) • The RP contains a glossary of terms • The RP provides a research timeline • The RP includes a realistic budget • The RP contains an appropriate bibliography (e.g. key articles & research methodology references)

  20. Sampling in your Project • Population and approximate size • Sampling choice • Sample size • For your study

  21. Ethical ClearanceThings to do • Design draft questionnaire / interview • Submit for comment • Sent for statistical feedback after EC approved • Complete EC form – extract from RP • Informed consent letter • Templates provided – adapt • Letters • Questionnaire

  22. Ethical ClearanceAssessment Criteria (1) • The research instrument (RI) is formulated in concise and lucid academic language • The questions in the RI are based on the critical research questions of the project • The RI solicits appropriate types of information • The questionnaire uses the appropriate measurement scales

  23. Ethical ClearanceAssessment Criteria (2) • The RI is presented in an aesthetically pleasing manner • The RI is designed specifically with respondents in mind • The letter of informed consent complies with UKZN ethical clearance research principles

  24. Ethical ClearanceAssessment Criteria (3) • The RI presents questions in an appropriate order (e.g. sensitive questions last) • The ethical clearance application form has been completed correctly

  25. Next Session 3 - 7 May • Research proposal presentations • Supervisors present • 10 minutes max plus questions/comment • Participation assessed • Pre-load presentations 20 minutes before start

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