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What is the general research process? (6 steps)

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  1. Define the problem
  2. Planning the research design
  3. Planning the sample
  4. Collecting the data
  5. Analysing the data
  6. Formulating conclusions and writing the final report
2
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What are the two approaches to research?

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  • Qualitative

* Quantitative

3
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What is basic research?

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  • Done to increase theoretical knowledge and understanding
  • Generally not focused on a single practitioner problem
  • Often aimed at solving abstract problems or asking “why?”
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What is applied research?

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  • Research done to inform a decision regarding a real life problem, situation, policy, etc
  • Often employs ideas derived from basic research “applied” to day-to-day issues
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Basic and applied research can use…? (5)

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  • Interviews
  • Focus groups
  • Observational techniques
  • Surveys
  • Experiments