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Writing the Research Methodology  Learning Objectives At the end of 50-minutes discussion the learner should be able to: 1. Define research methodology; 2. Discuss the steps in planning and writing the research methodology; 3. Explain the importance of research methodology in co...

Writing the Research Methodology  Learning Objectives At the end of 50-minutes discussion the learner should be able to: 1. Define research methodology; 2. Discuss the steps in planning and writing the research methodology; 3. Explain the importance of research methodology in conducting a research and; 4. Write the steps in writing a Research Methodology Research Methodology describes all the detailed steps you intend to do so that data can be systematically collected and analyzed to answer the research questions. Its primary purpose is to guide researchers in data collection and analysis. It allows the reader to critically evaluate a study’s overall validity and reliability.  Steps in Planning and Writing the Research Methodology 1. Revisiting the Research Question 2. Defining and Operationalizing the key concept and variables. 3. Determining the level and Unit of Measurement 4. Identifying the population ad choosing a sample frame. 5. Choosing the Method for collecting Data 6. Outlining the Plan of Analysis.  Steps in Planning and Writing the Research Methodology 1. Revisiting the Research Question to revisit the primary research question and assess whether it is descriptive or correlational. The rule of thumb in assessing it is simple. If the primary research question requires you to describe and explain a situation, event, problem, and/or phenomena, then a descriptive design is the most suitable method for your project. On the other hand, if the research question requires you to determine whether there is or is no relationship between two or more measurable aspects of a situation, event, problem, and/or phenomenon, then a correlational research design is the most appropriate. Steps in Planning and Writing the Research Methodology 1. Revisiting the Research Question The first step in planning the methodology is to revisit the primary research question and assess It should be noted that most quantitative research projects, including correlational research projects, require quantitative data. Analyzing research that requires a descriptive design ends once necessary data have been collected, organized, presented, and explained. On the other hand, correlational research requires further investigation of relationships and involves statistical hypothesis testing.  Steps in Planning and Writing the Research Methodology 2. Defining and Operationalizing the Key Concepts and Variables Key variables maybe drawn from research questions either explicitly as measurable traits or indicators or implicitly as measurable aspect of key concept. Concepts need to be defined and operationalized first and expressed as measurable variables before they can used in a quantitative data  Steps in Planning and Writing the Research Methodology 2. Defining and Operationalizing the Key Concepts and Variables Operationalizing a concept involves adopting a specific working definition that guides how data is observed , measures and collected. Indicators are a set of criteria reflective of the concept. Data collection is the process of getting information needed to answer a research inquiry.  Steps in Planning and Writing the Research Methodology 3. Determining the Level and Unit of Measurement This should be established in the process of operationally defining concepts. It is important to operationally define this before planning for the data collection methods. This definition will determine the specific pieces of information that needs to be collected.  Steps in Planning and Writing the Research Methodology 3. Determining the Level and Unit of Measurement Serves as guides for designing instruments used for data gathering. Researcher should establish at what level you collect data ( family, barangay, organization, city, country, etc.) and how many observations they need. These are referred as the units of observation or analysis.  Steps in Planning and Writing the Research Methodology 4. Identifying the Population and Choosing a sampling frame From this you will draw sample form. Determine whether you’ll collect population or sample data. Typically used sample data when population is very small and can get info. From most of the members. Sampling will be used when you can find info from most of the members.  Steps in Planning and Writing the Research Methodology 5. Choosing the Method for Collecting Data Determine whether you will collect primary or secondary data. 1. Primary data contains to firsthand collected by you. Includes surveys, observations, experiments, and content analysis.  Steps in Planning and Writing the Research Methodology 5. Choosing the Method for Collecting Data 2. Secondary data contains to secondhand information that the researcher collect from sources produced by others. Include collection of information from datasets and literature research, among others.  Steps in Planning and Writing the Research Methodology 5. Choosing the Method for Collecting Data Note: 1. When picking between two collection methods, consider your data’s availability. 2. Determine how much skills, time, and resources , you can allocate to gather data. Collecting primary data takes more skills and takes substantial amounts of time and resources.  Steps in Planning and Writing the Research Methodology 6. Outlining the Plan of Analysis It outlines how you intend to analyze the data you have collected. Developed around research questions and the framework of your research project. 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