Research Process: Eight-Step Model

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What is a potential method for collecting data in a research study?

Creating infographics

Conducting interviews (correct)

Developing software applications

Social media campaigns

When processing and displaying data, what is one of the primary factors that influences the analysis method used?

The type of information collected (correct)

The researcher's personal preferences

The length of the research report

The complexity of the research questions

Which of the following is NOT a common way to communicate analyzed data?

Surveys (correct)

Tables

Graphs

Statistical measures

What is one of the final steps in the research process?

Writing a research report Signup and view all the answers

Which method could raise ethical issues during the data collection phase?

Conducting nominal discussions Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the eight-step model of the research process?

Formulating a research problem Signup and view all the answers

Which step is focused on deciding how to gather data in the research process?

Conceptualizing a research design Signup and view all the answers

What is a critical component that must be completed before beginning data collection?

Constructing an instrument for data collection Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a step in the planning phase of the research process?

Collecting data Signup and view all the answers

What influences the choice of methods and procedures at various steps of the research process?

Quantitative/qualitative distinction Signup and view all the answers

During which step of the research process is the final report written?

Writing a research report Signup and view all the answers

In which phase are you likely to decide on your sample selection for the study?

Planning A Research Study Signup and view all the answers

Which factor is least likely to impact the data collection methods chosen in a research study?

Research funding availability Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a research design?

To communicate decisions regarding the study Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following methods is NOT considered a research tool for data collection?

Literature reviews Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key aims when selecting a sample for research?

Avoiding bias in sample selection Signup and view all the answers

When constructing a research instrument for primary data collection, you must decide to either create a new one or do what?

Select an existing instrument Signup and view all the answers

What defines mixed sampling design?

Combining both random and non-random sampling methods Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a research proposal?

To detail the operational plan for obtaining research answers Signup and view all the answers

Which type of data requires that a specific instrument be constructed or selected?

Primary data Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about probability sampling designs is correct?

They involve random selection methods only. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Research Process: An Eight-Step Model

The research process is like a journey with two key decisions: what to research and how to find answers.
The eight steps are designed for social sciences research.
The model is a general approach, applicable to various disciplines in the social sciences.
Each step has several methods, models, and procedures.

Phase 1: Deciding What To Research (Step 1)

This phase focuses on the initial problem definition.
Step 1: Formulating a research problem. -This is the crucial first step, as the way the research problem is structured heavily influences the whole process. -The clearer and more specific it is, the better the research process flows. -The goal is to identify what you want to find out or investigate, including any questions or assumptions that need answers or challenge.
The process includes: -Reviewing the literature relevant to the research problem -Formulating the precise research problem -Identifying key variables -Creating possible hypotheses

Phase 2: Planning A Research Study (Steps 2-5)

Step 2: Conceptualizing a research design. -The plan, structure, and strategy to answer research questions/problems. -The design guides the whole investigation, including valid findings, comparisons, and conclusions. -The design should establish the specific details of the investigation, ensuring validity, feasibility, and manageability.
- Key choices must be made in the design, like how you'll gather information from respondents, the selection of respondents, the analysis of information, and the communication of findings.
Step 3: Constructing an instrument for data collection.
- Creating a tool or method for collecting data (e.g., questionnaires, observation scales, interviews).
- This tool must collect the required information. -It can be designed/constructed in the study, or selected from existing instruments.
Step 4: Selecting a sample. -The research process needs a representative sample size to reduce bias in the selection -Aim for accurate findings and conclusions with a practical use of resources. -Sampling designs include probability(random), non-probability(non-random), and mixed.
Step 5: Writing a research proposal.
- A complete overview of the whole project, detailing the research problem. -It describes the plan for getting answers to research questions, ensuring the methods are valid.

Phase 3: Conducting A Research Study (Steps 6-8)

Step 6: Collecting data. -Putting the research plan into action to collect the intended information. -Collect data using different methods, like questionnaires, interviews, observations, etc -Ethical considerations must be addressed when collecting data.
Step 7: Processing and displaying data. -Analyzing the collected information (text, tables, graphs, statistical measures) -The analysis type relies on the data type (quantitative/qualitative).
Step 8: Writing a research report. -The final step is to inform the world about your work, findings, and conclusions.

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Explore the crucial eight-step model of the research process, specifically designed for social sciences. This quiz will guide you through deciding what to research and provide insights into formulating a clear research problem. Understand how each step impacts the overall research journey.