This document provides an overview of a lecture on advanced research methods given to master's students. It discusses key concepts in research including the nature of business research, the role of theory, types of theories like the theory of reasoned action and theory of planned behavior, research paradigms, inductive vs deductive reasoning, ethical issues, and variables and their levels of measurement. Alternative non-scientific ways of knowing like authority, tradition and personal experience are also contrasted with scientific inquiry.
Process monitoring falls under program evaluation and assesses how program activities are implemented. It involves regularly tracking implementation through methods like reviewing reports and field observations. Process monitoring aims to improve efficiency and inform reprogramming. It answers questions about what is being done, by whom, for whom, how, when, and where. The information collected through process monitoring can then be used by managers, donors, governments, and communities to improve implementation and inform future programs. A successful process monitoring framework involves determining the purpose and uses of monitoring, developing measurable objectives, evaluation questions, collecting credible evidence, analyzing the information, and reporting findings.
This document provides an overview of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for programs and interventions. It discusses what M&E is, the differences between monitoring and evaluation, why M&E is important, how to develop an M&E plan, and key components of an M&E plan. Monitoring involves routine data collection to track progress towards objectives, while evaluation assesses overall impact by comparing outcomes between program and non-program groups. Developing a strong M&E plan from the beginning is essential to demonstrate accountability and guide effective implementation.
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This document discusses monitoring and evaluation (M&E) capacity in Tanzania. It notes that while M&E is important for improving development outcomes, many countries, including Tanzania, lack necessary M&E capacity at both the individual and institutional levels. Comprehensive training is needed to address gaps in M&E skills. The document outlines the differences between monitoring, which tracks project progress, and evaluation, which assesses outcomes and impacts in more depth. Both M&E are important management tools that provide useful feedback when integrated.
Project monitoring and evaluation involves collecting data on project processes, outputs, and outcomes to track progress and inform stakeholders. Monitoring is continuous and internal, while evaluation is periodic and can be internal or external. The key aspects of monitoring include tracking inputs, activities, the process, and outputs, while evaluation assesses outcomes, impacts, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability. Both use qualitative and quantitative data and involve stakeholders. Participatory monitoring and evaluation engages local people and beneficiaries to better understand impacts and ensure the process is learning-focused and adaptive.
This document provides an overview of operations research (OR). It begins with the history and origins of OR, noting it emerged from efforts during WWII and expanded to business/industry post-war. Definitions of OR are presented focusing on using research to identify and solve program problems. The purpose, scope, uses and potential issues of OR are described. Finally, the document outlines the process of OR including planning, implementation, and follow through.
A research design provides a framework or blueprint for conducting a research project. It details the procedures necessary for obtaining needed information to structure or solve research problems. A research design constitutes a plan or blueprint that specifies methods and procedures for collecting and analyzing data. Key components of a research design include defining needed information, designing exploratory, descriptive, and causal phases, specifying measurement and scaling procedures, developing data collection instruments, specifying sampling processes and sample sizes, and developing a data analysis plan. Research designs fall into three main categories: exploratory, descriptive, and causal.
This document discusses sampling methods and their key aspects. It defines sampling as selecting a subset of individuals from a population to make inferences about the whole population. Probability sampling methods aim to give all population elements an equal chance of selection, while non-probability methods do not. Some common probability methods described include simple random sampling, systematic sampling, and stratified sampling. The document also discusses sampling frames, statistics versus parameters, confidence levels, and evaluating different sampling techniques.
The document discusses indicators and monitoring and evaluation. It provides definitions of indicators from various sources and describes them as quantitative or qualitative measurements that can track achievement, changes, and performance over time. It also discusses the importance of context in indicators and notes that the same indicator may not be applicable in different situations. The document emphasizes that gender-sensitive indicators are needed to identify and address gender gaps and inequalities in access to resources and opportunities. It outlines principles of participatory monitoring and evaluation that empower local stakeholders and support joint learning and corrective actions.
Process monitoring falls under program evaluation and assesses how program activities are implemented. It involves regularly tracking implementation through methods like reviewing reports and field observations. Process monitoring aims to improve efficiency and inform reprogramming. It answers questions about what is being done, by whom, for whom, how, when, and where. The information collected through process monitoring can then be used by managers, donors, governments, and communities to improve implementation and inform future programs. A successful process monitoring framework involves determining the purpose and uses of monitoring, developing measurable objectives, evaluation questions, collecting credible evidence, analyzing the information, and reporting findings.
This document provides an overview of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for programs and interventions. It discusses what M&E is, the differences between monitoring and evaluation, why M&E is important, how to develop an M&E plan, and key components of an M&E plan. Monitoring involves routine data collection to track progress towards objectives, while evaluation assesses overall impact by comparing outcomes between program and non-program groups. Developing a strong M&E plan from the beginning is essential to demonstrate accountability and guide effective implementation.
Monotoring and evaluation principles and theoriescommochally
This document discusses monitoring and evaluation (M&E) capacity in Tanzania. It notes that while M&E is important for improving development outcomes, many countries, including Tanzania, lack necessary M&E capacity at both the individual and institutional levels. Comprehensive training is needed to address gaps in M&E skills. The document outlines the differences between monitoring, which tracks project progress, and evaluation, which assesses outcomes and impacts in more depth. Both M&E are important management tools that provide useful feedback when integrated.
Project monitoring and evaluation involves collecting data on project processes, outputs, and outcomes to track progress and inform stakeholders. Monitoring is continuous and internal, while evaluation is periodic and can be internal or external. The key aspects of monitoring include tracking inputs, activities, the process, and outputs, while evaluation assesses outcomes, impacts, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainability. Both use qualitative and quantitative data and involve stakeholders. Participatory monitoring and evaluation engages local people and beneficiaries to better understand impacts and ensure the process is learning-focused and adaptive.
This document provides an overview of operations research (OR). It begins with the history and origins of OR, noting it emerged from efforts during WWII and expanded to business/industry post-war. Definitions of OR are presented focusing on using research to identify and solve program problems. The purpose, scope, uses and potential issues of OR are described. Finally, the document outlines the process of OR including planning, implementation, and follow through.
A research design provides a framework or blueprint for conducting a research project. It details the procedures necessary for obtaining needed information to structure or solve research problems. A research design constitutes a plan or blueprint that specifies methods and procedures for collecting and analyzing data. Key components of a research design include defining needed information, designing exploratory, descriptive, and causal phases, specifying measurement and scaling procedures, developing data collection instruments, specifying sampling processes and sample sizes, and developing a data analysis plan. Research designs fall into three main categories: exploratory, descriptive, and causal.
This document discusses sampling methods and their key aspects. It defines sampling as selecting a subset of individuals from a population to make inferences about the whole population. Probability sampling methods aim to give all population elements an equal chance of selection, while non-probability methods do not. Some common probability methods described include simple random sampling, systematic sampling, and stratified sampling. The document also discusses sampling frames, statistics versus parameters, confidence levels, and evaluating different sampling techniques.
The document discusses indicators and monitoring and evaluation. It provides definitions of indicators from various sources and describes them as quantitative or qualitative measurements that can track achievement, changes, and performance over time. It also discusses the importance of context in indicators and notes that the same indicator may not be applicable in different situations. The document emphasizes that gender-sensitive indicators are needed to identify and address gender gaps and inequalities in access to resources and opportunities. It outlines principles of participatory monitoring and evaluation that empower local stakeholders and support joint learning and corrective actions.
This document provides an overview of environmental management accounting and costing (EMA) in relation to the consumer electronics industry. It outlines the background and objectives of EMA, defines key EMA concepts, provides examples of EMA computations and applications, examines a case study of EMA at Sony, discusses challenges and benefits of EMA implementation, and considers the future of EMA. The document concludes that proper implementation of EMA can significantly improve both financial and environmental performance for electronics companies.
Elements Of Research Design | Purpose Of Study | Important Of Research Design |FaHaD .H. NooR
This document discusses key elements of research design including the purpose of a study, type of investigation, study setting, population, time horizon, and importance of considering research design early. It describes exploratory, descriptive and hypothesis testing purposes. Correlational and causal studies are covered as well as field, lab and contrived settings. Individuals, groups, organizations can be units of analysis. Cross-sectional and longitudinal time horizons are presented. Reliability including stability over time and internal consistency are also summarized.
The document discusses research design and its key principles. It defines research design as a plan or blueprint for conducting a study that maximizes control over interfering factors and validity of findings. Some key points made:
- Research design refers to how a study will be conducted, the type of data collected, and means used to obtain the data.
- Reliability refers to consistency of data, while validity refers to accuracy and truth of measurements.
- Threats to validity include history, selection, testing, instrumentation, maturation, and mortality.
- Descriptive, experimental, and qualitative designs are three basic types of research design.
Research methodology, design, meaning, features, need, Sampling, errors in su...Prashant Ranjan
The document discusses research design and methodology. It defines research design and outlines its key features and needs. It describes different types of research designs including exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic, and hypothesis testing. It also discusses sampling, including probability and non-probability sampling. Finally, it covers potential errors in surveys such as sampling errors and non-sampling errors.
This document provides an outline on research methods and design. It discusses the main types of research designs including correlational, experimental, qualitative, and meta-analysis. It also covers how to choose an appropriate research design by considering whether it adequately tests hypotheses, controls for extraneous variables, and allows for generalizable results. Finally, it outlines issues to consider in research design such as the research context, nature and size of samples, and potential data sources and their limitations.
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This document provides an overview of research methods and processes. It discusses:
1) Three ways to understand the world - experience, reasoning, and research. Research involves forming hypotheses, testing theories, and problem solving.
2) Types of reasoning - deductive, inductive, and inductive-deductive. Inductive reasoning leads to hypothesis formation while deductive reasoning moves from general to specific.
3) The research process which involves defining the problem, objectives, hypotheses, methodology, data collection and analysis, and reporting results.
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This document defines variables and different types of variables. It explains that a variable is something that varies or can be manipulated or measured for research purposes. Variables can be dependent or independent. Dependent variables are measured in relation to independent variables, which are intentionally manipulated. Examples of different types of graphs like bar graphs, pie charts and surface graphs are provided, along with rules for plotting graphs and sample problems involving constructing tables of data and plotting graphs.
This document provides an overview of business research methods. It discusses the role and scope of business research, including how it aids decision making. It defines basic and applied research and gives examples. The document also outlines the research process, including defining problems, designing the research, sampling, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Additionally, it covers developing and verifying theories, and distinguishes between research projects and programs.
The document outlines the typical steps involved in the research process: 1) formulating the research problem, 2) conducting an extensive literature review, 3) developing hypotheses, 4) preparing a research design, 5) determining sample design, 6) collecting data, 7) executing the project, 8) analyzing data, 9) testing hypotheses, 10) generalizing and interpreting results, and 11) preparing a report. Some key aspects include formulating a specific topic or research question, reviewing prior studies and hypotheses, developing a methodology for collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating findings.
This document discusses various decision making theories that are relevant to academic advising. It defines rational decision making and outlines some common problems with qualitative decision making methods, such as heuristics and biases. Several quantitative decision making models are then described, including goals-options-outcomes, the personalist approach, the lens model, simple utility equations, and additive linear multi-attribute utility theory. This last model weighs attributes based on their importance to the decision maker and is demonstrated through examples of probability models for predicting student outcomes.
The document discusses several decision making models, including rational models that seek an optimal outcome, bounded rational models that recognize limitations in information and options, and other tools like the Vroom-Jago model for determining whether to make a decision individually or as a group. It also covers models for assigning roles in decision making such as the Bain model and approaches like WRAP and Six Thinking Hats that attempt to address weaknesses in rational models by considering multiple perspectives.
This document provides an overview of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for schools. It discusses key M&E concepts including: defining monitoring as day-to-day tracking of activities and evaluation as assessing overall achievement and impacts; developing a theory of change to explain how activities will lead to outcomes and impacts; agreeing on measurable outcomes and selecting
This document discusses the key aspects of qualitative research design. It explains that qualitative research relies on data from interviews, observations, and documents rather than testing hypotheses. The goal is to understand people's behaviors and meanings rather than measuring things. Some common qualitative designs mentioned are grounded theory, ethnography, phenomenology, case studies, and content analysis. Sample sizes are small and purposeful rather than random. Data collection methods include interviews, observations, and documents. Analysis uses an inductive approach to identify themes. Researchers are the main instrument and context is important for understanding findings.
This document discusses various aspects of data analysis. It outlines the basic steps in research and data analysis, including identifying the problem, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results. Both qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods are covered. Descriptive statistics are used to summarize data through measures like frequencies and central tendency. Inferential statistics allow generalization to populations through hypothesis testing using techniques like t-tests and chi-square tests. The document provides an overview of common statistical analysis methods and selecting the appropriate tests.
The document discusses different sampling methods used in research. It defines sampling as selecting a subset of individuals from a larger population for investigation. There are two main types of sampling: probability sampling, where every individual has an equal chance of selection, and non-probability sampling, where not every individual has an equal chance. Some examples of probability sampling techniques provided are random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling. Examples of non-probability sampling include convenience sampling, purposive sampling, snowball sampling, and quota sampling. The key difference between probability and non-probability sampling is that probability sampling allows results to be generalized to the overall population, while non-probability sampling does not due to its non-random nature.
This assignment is related with the introduction to research methods. it gives an over view and brief introduction of research, types of researches, methods to collect research data. useful for research students of business management, commerce studies, social work and for general over view to understand research.
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This document provides an overview of environmental management accounting and costing (EMA) in relation to the consumer electronics industry. It outlines the background and objectives of EMA, defines key EMA concepts, provides examples of EMA computations and applications, examines a case study of EMA at Sony, discusses challenges and benefits of EMA implementation, and considers the future of EMA. The document concludes that proper implementation of EMA can significantly improve both financial and environmental performance for electronics companies.
Elements Of Research Design | Purpose Of Study | Important Of Research Design |FaHaD .H. NooR
This document discusses key elements of research design including the purpose of a study, type of investigation, study setting, population, time horizon, and importance of considering research design early. It describes exploratory, descriptive and hypothesis testing purposes. Correlational and causal studies are covered as well as field, lab and contrived settings. Individuals, groups, organizations can be units of analysis. Cross-sectional and longitudinal time horizons are presented. Reliability including stability over time and internal consistency are also summarized.
The document discusses research design and its key principles. It defines research design as a plan or blueprint for conducting a study that maximizes control over interfering factors and validity of findings. Some key points made:
- Research design refers to how a study will be conducted, the type of data collected, and means used to obtain the data.
- Reliability refers to consistency of data, while validity refers to accuracy and truth of measurements.
- Threats to validity include history, selection, testing, instrumentation, maturation, and mortality.
- Descriptive, experimental, and qualitative designs are three basic types of research design.
Research methodology, design, meaning, features, need, Sampling, errors in su...Prashant Ranjan
The document discusses research design and methodology. It defines research design and outlines its key features and needs. It describes different types of research designs including exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic, and hypothesis testing. It also discusses sampling, including probability and non-probability sampling. Finally, it covers potential errors in surveys such as sampling errors and non-sampling errors.
This document provides an outline on research methods and design. It discusses the main types of research designs including correlational, experimental, qualitative, and meta-analysis. It also covers how to choose an appropriate research design by considering whether it adequately tests hypotheses, controls for extraneous variables, and allows for generalizable results. Finally, it outlines issues to consider in research design such as the research context, nature and size of samples, and potential data sources and their limitations.
FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, ROLE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, IMPORTANCE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, FEATURES OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, SCOPE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, FUTURE OF FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, etc.
This document provides an overview of research methods and processes. It discusses:
1) Three ways to understand the world - experience, reasoning, and research. Research involves forming hypotheses, testing theories, and problem solving.
2) Types of reasoning - deductive, inductive, and inductive-deductive. Inductive reasoning leads to hypothesis formation while deductive reasoning moves from general to specific.
3) The research process which involves defining the problem, objectives, hypotheses, methodology, data collection and analysis, and reporting results.
INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING, Accounting Information System, Accounting Transaction, Accounting Transactions andaccounting equations, Double Entry System, Journal - The Book of Original Entry, Ledger & Trial Balance.
This document defines variables and different types of variables. It explains that a variable is something that varies or can be manipulated or measured for research purposes. Variables can be dependent or independent. Dependent variables are measured in relation to independent variables, which are intentionally manipulated. Examples of different types of graphs like bar graphs, pie charts and surface graphs are provided, along with rules for plotting graphs and sample problems involving constructing tables of data and plotting graphs.
This document provides an overview of business research methods. It discusses the role and scope of business research, including how it aids decision making. It defines basic and applied research and gives examples. The document also outlines the research process, including defining problems, designing the research, sampling, data collection, analysis, and reporting. Additionally, it covers developing and verifying theories, and distinguishes between research projects and programs.
The document outlines the typical steps involved in the research process: 1) formulating the research problem, 2) conducting an extensive literature review, 3) developing hypotheses, 4) preparing a research design, 5) determining sample design, 6) collecting data, 7) executing the project, 8) analyzing data, 9) testing hypotheses, 10) generalizing and interpreting results, and 11) preparing a report. Some key aspects include formulating a specific topic or research question, reviewing prior studies and hypotheses, developing a methodology for collecting and analyzing data, drawing conclusions, and communicating findings.
This document discusses various decision making theories that are relevant to academic advising. It defines rational decision making and outlines some common problems with qualitative decision making methods, such as heuristics and biases. Several quantitative decision making models are then described, including goals-options-outcomes, the personalist approach, the lens model, simple utility equations, and additive linear multi-attribute utility theory. This last model weighs attributes based on their importance to the decision maker and is demonstrated through examples of probability models for predicting student outcomes.
The document discusses several decision making models, including rational models that seek an optimal outcome, bounded rational models that recognize limitations in information and options, and other tools like the Vroom-Jago model for determining whether to make a decision individually or as a group. It also covers models for assigning roles in decision making such as the Bain model and approaches like WRAP and Six Thinking Hats that attempt to address weaknesses in rational models by considering multiple perspectives.
This document provides an overview of monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for schools. It discusses key M&E concepts including: defining monitoring as day-to-day tracking of activities and evaluation as assessing overall achievement and impacts; developing a theory of change to explain how activities will lead to outcomes and impacts; agreeing on measurable outcomes and selecting
This document discusses the key aspects of qualitative research design. It explains that qualitative research relies on data from interviews, observations, and documents rather than testing hypotheses. The goal is to understand people's behaviors and meanings rather than measuring things. Some common qualitative designs mentioned are grounded theory, ethnography, phenomenology, case studies, and content analysis. Sample sizes are small and purposeful rather than random. Data collection methods include interviews, observations, and documents. Analysis uses an inductive approach to identify themes. Researchers are the main instrument and context is important for understanding findings.
This document discusses various aspects of data analysis. It outlines the basic steps in research and data analysis, including identifying the problem, collecting data, analyzing and interpreting results. Both qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods are covered. Descriptive statistics are used to summarize data through measures like frequencies and central tendency. Inferential statistics allow generalization to populations through hypothesis testing using techniques like t-tests and chi-square tests. The document provides an overview of common statistical analysis methods and selecting the appropriate tests.
The document discusses different sampling methods used in research. It defines sampling as selecting a subset of individuals from a larger population for investigation. There are two main types of sampling: probability sampling, where every individual has an equal chance of selection, and non-probability sampling, where not every individual has an equal chance. Some examples of probability sampling techniques provided are random sampling, systematic sampling, stratified sampling, and cluster sampling. Examples of non-probability sampling include convenience sampling, purposive sampling, snowball sampling, and quota sampling. The key difference between probability and non-probability sampling is that probability sampling allows results to be generalized to the overall population, while non-probability sampling does not due to its non-random nature.
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Research is the systematic and objective analysis and recording of controlled observations that may lead to the development of generalizations, principles, or theories, resulting in prediction and possible control of events .
The document discusses hypotheses in research. It defines a hypothesis as a tentative explanation for a phenomenon. Hypotheses originate from the Greek term meaning "to suppose." They provide a bridge between theory and reality by enabling objective discovery and guiding the thinking process. Hypothesis testing is used to determine whether to accept or reject a hypothesis based on sample evidence or probability. The outcomes of testing can lead a researcher to conclude that a hypothesis is right, wrong, or partially right. Examples of hypotheses in different fields are provided.
The document discusses research methods and processes. It provides definitions of research from various sources that emphasize research as a systematic process of gathering data to increase understanding and knowledge. The document also outlines different types of research, the general research process involving 8 steps, and describes the planning process as a 5 stage cyclic model involving initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and control, and closing.
The document discusses research design, which is a framework that specifies the procedures needed to structure and solve a research problem. It defines the information required and outlines measurement, sampling, data collection, and analysis plans. The document compares exploratory, descriptive, and causal research designs and cross-sectional vs longitudinal studies. Key factors like objectives, characteristics, findings, and outcomes are contrasted for different design types. Common errors in research are also outlined.
This document summarizes research methodology and design. It discusses types of research including pure and applied research as well as qualitative and quantitative research. It also outlines the research process including formulating research questions, developing a research proposal, and designing the research. The design considerations covered include design strategy, data collection methods, sampling, and pilot testing. It also discusses research ethics and characteristics of sound research.
This document outlines various workflows and activities involved in the job of a researcher. It begins by describing common workflows such as writing a paper, supervising PhD students, writing grant proposals, participating in research projects, and attending conferences. It then discusses how researchers combine these various workflows with teaching and administrative responsibilities. The document characterizes research as a type of knowledge work and discusses how personal knowledge management is important. It argues that while research shares some similarities with other jobs, it also has unique aspects like freedom and peer evaluation. Qualities important for researchers like curiosity and tenacity are outlined. The document encourages maintaining an active research mindset and choosing topics that can sustain long-term research.
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Slides I used in a Research Methodology seminar I gave in 2010 for the Interactive Art PhD at School of Arts of the Portuguese Catholic University, Porto, Portugal (http://artes.ucp.pt)
The document discusses different aspects of research design including what research design is, its key components, and types of research design. It defines research design as the arrangement of conditions for collecting and analyzing data to combine relevance to the research purpose with efficient procedures. The main components of research design discussed are sampling design, observational design, statistical design, and operational design. It also outlines features of a good research design and key concepts like dependent and independent variables, extraneous variables, control, and research hypotheses. Finally, it discusses research design for exploratory, descriptive, diagnostic, and hypothesis-testing research studies.
This document discusses research methodology. It defines research and describes key aspects of conducting research including defining problems, formulating hypotheses, collecting and analyzing data, reaching conclusions, and testing conclusions. It also discusses different types of research based on their application, objectives, and inquiry mode. Finally, it outlines important qualities of a good researcher including having an analytical mind, being able to engage people, and staying calm under pressure.
The document discusses methodology sections in research papers. It provides examples of methodology sections and discusses what they should include. It lists things like when and where the research was conducted, the data collection procedures, criteria for including subjects, a description of surveys used to collect data, and how results will be presented. It also includes multiple links to methodology sections from published research papers that could be used as examples.
This document provides an overview of key concepts in research methodology, including:
1. It defines research as an organized and systematic process of finding answers to questions through a defined set of steps and procedures.
2. It discusses different types of research including quantitative, qualitative, basic, applied, longitudinal, descriptive, classification, comparative, exploratory, explanatory, causal, theory testing, and theory building research.
3. It also discusses alternatives to research-based knowledge such as relying on authority, tradition, common sense, media, and personal experience.
101689 advanced research methods (2011, autumn)hebutt
This document provides information about the 101689-Advanced Research Methods unit taught at the University of Western Sydney in 2011. The unit is a level 3 unit focusing on advanced research methods and statistics. It will be delivered fully online through video lectures and a discussion board. Assessment consists of a research report, portfolio of statistical exercises, and exam. The research report involves evaluating a psychological scale and is broken into two sections. The portfolio involves completing statistical exercises in SPSS. The exam will cover topics from the unit.
This research proposal outlines the key components and considerations for developing an effective proposal. It explains that a proposal must (1) convince reviewers of the researcher's capability and track record, (2) be developed according to the expectations of advisors and funders, and (3) demonstrate conceptual innovation, methodological rigor, and substantive content. An effective proposal grabs attention in the opening through a clear research question or hypothesis and includes key components like objectives, literature review, research design, budget, and time schedule.
Research Methodology Module I - Topic -1Tanu Narang
Business research covers a wide range of phenomena and helps decision makers shift from intuitive to systematic investigation. It involves careful inquiry to gain new knowledge in any field. For managers, research fulfills the need for knowledge about areas like the organization, market, or economy. Examples of questions managers may have include whether long-term financing conditions will improve in two years (financial manager) or what type of training is needed for production employees (HR manager). The scope of business research applies to different management functions such as advertising, economics, products, packaging, sales, and markets.
Slides from my lecture in a Marketing Management course at Linköping University (2nd year students). The course-book was Kotler's Principles of Marketing so I covered the concepts defined in the chapter. Basic facts on qualitative and quantitative research methods were presented: interviews, surveys, ethnography and netnography, case studies, focus groups, and experiments. I also discussed how the Internet and social media have improved the quantity and quality of data available on customer behavior.
The document provides an overview of the PARENIS project, which aims to advance research capabilities in partner countries. It outlines the project objectives, consortium, priorities, and two phases. The first phase involves research methodology courses for students, while the second establishes mechanisms for university-industry collaboration, including workshops, innovation labs, and research exploitation offices. Key dates and contact details are also included.
Unlocking the Essentials: A Beginner's Guide to ResearchRAJUSHATHABOINA
Embarking on a research journey can be an exhilarating yet daunting experience. Whether you're a student, a budding scholar, or a curious individual eager to explore new realms of knowledge, understanding the basics of research is essential. This PowerPoint presentation serves as a comprehensive guide to help demystify the research process and equip you with the foundational knowledge needed to navigate this exciting domain.
Key Topics Covered:
What is Research?
Importance of Research: Unveiling Its Significance
Types of Research: Exploring Various Methodologies
Research Design: Building the Framework for Inquiry
Data Collection Techniques: Gathering Information Effectively
Data Analysis: Making Sense of Research Findings
Ethical Considerations in Research: Upholding Integrity and Responsibility
Tips for Successful Research: Practical Insights and Strategies
Conclusion: Empowering You to Embark on Your Research Journey
The Theory of Reasoned Action was developed in 1975 to determine the differences between attitude and behavior. It acknowledges that attitude does not always determine behavior, as other factors can limit attitude's influence. The theory defines concepts like behavior, behavioral intention, attitude, subjective norms, and motivations to comply. It provides a framework to identify and measure underlying reasons for intent to behave a certain way. By understanding influential attitudes and norms, interventions can be designed to influence them and encourage healthier behaviors. This document applies the theory to study how an intervention increased breakfast consumption among secondary students in Iran.
This document discusses key issues in planning three specific types of Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) study designs: cross-sectional designs, case studies, and participatory action research. It provides examples of each design and discusses important considerations for their use including defining research questions, choosing appropriate sampling strategies and data collection methods, developing analytical approaches, and ensuring meaningful participation particularly for participatory action research.
This document discusses key issues to consider when designing different types of Health Policy and Systems Research (HPSR) studies. It covers three specific study designs: cross-sectional, case study, and participatory action research (PAR).
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1. Advanced Research Methods
(MAL 655)
A Lecture to Master of Business Management Students
(2015/2016)
By
Mangasini A. Katundu (PhD)
Moshi Co-operative University, Tanzania
2. Key references:
• Saunders, M., Lewis, P. & Thornhill, A.
(2007). Research Methods for Business
Students, Fourth Edition. Prentice Hall,
London. 623pp.
• Oso, W. Y. & Onen, D. (2008). A General
Guide to Writing Research Proposal
and Reports. A handbook for
Beginning Researchers, Second
Edition, Makerere University
Printerly, Kampala. 166pp.
3. The Nature of Business Research
• When listening to radio watching TV or reading a
daily newspaper it is difficult to avoid the term
“research”.
• The results of “research” are all around us.
• Debates about the findings of recent polls in
Tanzania for example inevitably includes
discussions on “research”, normally referring to
the way in which the data were collected.
• What these examples really emphasizes is the
wide range of meaning given to the term
“research” in every day life.
4. The Nature of Business Research
• Walliman (2001) argues that many of these
everyday uses of the term “research” are not
research in the true meaning of the world.
• He highlights ways in which the term is used
wrongly:
1.Just collecting facts or information with no clear
purpose;
2.Reassembling and reordering facts or information
without interpretation;
3.as a term to get your product or idea noticed and
respected.
5. The Nature of Business Research
• The first of these highlights the fact that,
although research often involves the collection
of information , it is more than just reading a few
books or articles, talking to a few people or
asking people questions.
• While collecting data may be part of the research
process, if it is not undertaken in a systematic
way, on its own and in particular with a clear
purpose, it will not be seen as research.
6. The Nature of Business Research
• Based upon this brief discussion we can already see
that research has a number of characteristics:
1.Data are collected scientifically;
2.Data are collected systematically;
3.Data are interpreted systematically;
4.There is clear purpose, to find this out.
• We can therefore define research as something that
people undertake in order to find out things in a
scientific and systematic way, thereby increasing
their knowledge.
7. The Nature of Business Research
• Using our earlier definition of research it
would seem sensible to define business
research as undertaking scientific and
systematic research to find out things about
business.
• Easterby-Smith et al. (2002) argue that three
things combine to make business research a
distinctive focus for researchers:
8. The Nature of Business Research
1. The way in which managers (and researchers)
draw on knowledge developed by others
disciplines;
2. The fact that managers tend to be powerful and
busy people. Therefore, they are unlikely to allow
research access unless they can see personal
advantages;
3. The requirement for the research to have some
practical consequence. This means it either
needs to contain the potential for asking some
form of action or needs to take account of the
practical consequences of the findings.
9. theory in research
• A theory is a generalization about a phenomenon,
an explanation of how or why something occurs.
• Indeed, any statements that explain what is
measured or described any general statements
about cause or effect are theory based, at least
implicitly.
• A theory presents a systematic way of
understanding events, behaviors and/or situations.
• According to Kaplan (1964) A theory is a way of
making sense of a disturbing situation. Theories
represent tentative solutions to problems.
10. theory in research
• A theory is a set of interrelated concepts,
definitions, and propositions that explains or
predicts events or situations by specifying
relations among variables.
• Theories vary in the extent to which they have
been conceptually developed and empirically
tested; however, “testability” is an important
feature of a theory.
11. theory in research
• Stephen Turner has noted in his chapter on
“Theory Development,” social science theories are
better understood as models that work in a limited
range of settings, rather than laws of science
which hold and apply universally.
• Hawes (1975) noted that, the power of a theory is
its ability to connect events into a unifed web.
"What gives a theory its power is not the
declarative statements it consists of but rather the
relationship among those statements.
12. theory in research
• It is the form of the relationship among
statements rather than the individual statements
themselves that distinguish between theory and
description."
• Kim (1995) outlines FUNCTIONS OF THEORY as
involving to: DESCRIBE, EXPLAIN, PREDICT, or
CONTROL human phenomena in a variety of
contexts.
13. Types of theories
• These two broad types of theory:
1.explanatory theory and,
2.change theory.
• The two theories may have different emphases but
are complementary.
• For example, understanding why an employee
smokes is
one step toward a successful cessation effort, but
even
the best explanations won’t be enough by
themselves to
fully guide change to improve health.
• Some type of change model will also be needed.
14. Examples of theories
1. Theory of Reasoned Action
• Specifically, Reasoned Action predicts that
behavioral intent is created or caused by two
factors: our attitudes and our subjective norms.
As in Information Integration theory, attitudes
have two components.
• Fishbein and Ajzen (1980) call these the
evaluation and strength of a belief.
15. Examples of theories
• There are two important changes. First,
Reasoned Actions adds another element in the
process of persuasion, behavioral intention.
Rather than attempt to predict attitudes, as does
Information Integration theory (and several
others), Reasoned Action is explicitly concerned
with behavior.
• However, this theory also recognizes that there
are situations (or factors) that limit the influence
of attitude on behavior.
16. Examples of theories
• For example, if our attitude leads us to want to go
out on a date but we have no money, our lack of
money will prevent our attitude from causing us to
go on a date.
• Therefore, Reasoned Action predicts behavioral
intention, a compromise between stopping at
attitude predictions and actually predicting
behavior.
• Because it separates behavioral intention from
behavior, Reasoned Action also discusses the
factors that limit the influence of attitudes (or
behavioral intention) on behavior.
17. Examples of theories
• The second change from Information Integration
theory is that Reasoned Action uses two
elements, attitudes and norms (or the
expectations of other people), to predict
behavioral intent.
• That is, whenever our attitudes lead us to do
one thing but the relevant norms suggest we
should do something else, both factors influence
our behavioral intent.
18. Examples of theories
• For example, John’s attitudes may encourage
him to want to read a Harry Potter book, but his
friends may think this series is childish.
• Does John do what his attitudes suggest (read
the book) or what the norms of his friends
suggest (not read the book)?
• Specifically, Reasoned Action predicts that
behavioral intent is created or caused by two
factors: our attitudes and our subjective norms
19.
20. Examples of theories
2. Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB) by Ajzen
(1991)
• TPB is much more appropriate in predicting and
understanding people’s intentions to engage in
various activities.
• Main postulation: Human behaviour is planned.
• It explains intentions by means of attitudes,
perceived behavioural control, and subjective
norms.
21. Examples of theories
1. Attitudes refer to the degree to which a
person has a favourable appraisal of the
behaviour.
2. Subjective norm refers to the perceived social
pressure to perform the behaviour.
3. Perceived behavioural control refers to the
perceived ease of performing the behaviour
and to the perceived control over the outcome
of it.
22. Examples of theories
• The theory of planned behaviour assumes that
rational considerations govern the choices and
behaviours of individuals.
• Specifically, behaviour is determined by the
intentions of individuals, their explicit plans or
motivations to commit a specific act.
• E.g. the degree to which significant individuals,
such as parents, spouses, or colleagues,
condone this act, called subjective norms, also
affects intentions.
23. Examples of theories
• The perceived importance of these parents,
spouse, or colleagues affects the extent to which
their approval will shape intentions.
• TPB is open to the influence of exogenous factors
that may play a role in the development of
beliefs and attitudes.
24.
25. Limitations of the TPB
• There are several limitations of the TPB, which
include the following:
It assumes the person has acquired the
opportunities and resources to be successful in
performing the desired behavior, regardless of the
intention.
It does not account for other variables that factor
into behavioral intention and motivation, such as
fear, threat, mood, or past experience.
While it does consider normative influences, it still
does not take into account environmental or
economic factors that may influence a person's
intention to perform a behavior.
26. Limitations of the TPB
It assumes that behavior is the result of a
linear decision-making process, and does not
consider that it can change over time.
While the added construct of perceived
behavioral control was an important addition
to the theory, it doesn't say anything about
actual control over behavior.
The time frame between "intent" and
"behavioral action" is not addressed by the
theory.
27. Examples of theories
3. Random Utility Models (RUM)
• RUMs are very widely applied marketing
models, especially to the sales of frequently
purchased consumer packaged goods.
• The main assumption is that choice is a
discrete event.
• What this means is that choice is all-or-
nothing.
28. Examples of theories
• The consumer, as a rule, cannot leave the
supermarket with 0.3432 cans of Coke and
0.6568 cans of Pepsi.
• They will tend to leave with 1 can of their
chosen brand, and 0 cans of their not chosen
brand.
• Thus, choice is not a continuous dependent
variable.
• Based on assumptions of this theory, logistic
regression models were developed.
29. research paradigms
• Paradigm = world view, perspective.
• Theories emanate from a paradigm.
• Paradigm (The importance of Socioeconomic
Context)
• Theory (mega, macro and micro theories).
• Macro Level theory = are theories whose scope
is society at large or at least large portions of it.
E.g. struggle between social classes.
• Micro-level theory = have smaller scope e.g.
explaining a specific conflict.
•
32. ethical and political issues in business
research
• When most people think of ethics (or morals),
they think of rules for distinguishing between
right and wrong, such as the Golden Rule ("Do
unto others as you would have them do unto
you"), a code of professional conduct like the
Hippocratic Oath ("First of all, do no harm"), a
religious creed like the Ten Commandments
("Thou Shalt not kill..."), or a wise aphorisms like
the sayings of Confucius.
33. ethical and political issues in business
research
• This is the most common way of defining
"ethics": norms for conduct that distinguish
between acceptable and unacceptable behavior.
• Most people learn ethical norms at home, at
school, in church, or in other social settings.
Although most people acquire their sense of
right and wrong during childhood, moral
development occurs throughout life and human
beings pass through different stages of growth
as they mature.
34. ethical and political issues in business
research
• Ethical norms are so ubiquitous that one might
be tempted to regard them as simple
commonsense.
• On the other hand, if morality were nothing
more than commonsense, then why are there so
many ethical disputes and issues in our society?
• One may also define ethics as a method,
procedure, or perspective for deciding how to
act and for analyzing complex problems and
issues.
35. ethical and political issues in business
research
• There are several reasons why it is important to
adhere to ethical norms in research. First, norms
promote the aims of research, such as knowledge,
truth, and avoidance of error. For example,
prohibitions against fabricating, falsifying, or
misrepresenting research data promote the truth
and avoid error.
• Second, since research often involves a great deal of
cooperation and coordination among many
different people in different disciplines and
institutions, ethical standards promote the values
that are essential to collaborative work, such as
trust, accountability, mutual respect, and fairness.
36. ethical and political issues in business
research
• For example, many ethical norms in research, such
as guidelines for authorship, copyright and
patenting policies, data sharing policies, and
confidentiality rules in peer review, are designed to
protect intellectual property interests while
encouraging collaboration.
• Most researchers want to receive credit for their
contributions and do not want to have their ideas
stolen or disclosed prematurely.
• Third, many of the ethical norms help to ensure
that researchers can be held accountable to the
public.
37. ethical and political issues in business
research
• Ethics are necessary to deal with research
misconduct, conflicts of interest, the
human subjects protections, and
animal care and use in order to make sure
that researchers who are funded by public
money can be held accountable to the public.
38. ethical and political issues in business research
• Most Universities in the world have developed
policies and code of conduct for researchers.
Example:
1.The Sokoine University of Agriculture: Code of
Conduct for Research Ethics (MoCU is currently
using the SUA policy meanwhile developing its
own)
2.The University of South Africa (UNISA): Policy on
Research Ethics.
The Tanzania Commission for Science and
Technology (COSTECH) requires that “every
research institution in Tanzania MUST have code of
ethics for researchers”
40. Non-Scientific Inquiry Cont.
1. Authority
• When you accept something as true just
because someone in a position of authority
says it is true or it is an authoritative
publication, you are using authority as basis of
knowledge.
• Parents, Teachers, Books.
41. Non-Scientific Inquiry Cont.
2. Tradition is a special case of authority-the
authority of the past. It means you accept
something as being true because “it’s the way
things have always been.
• 3. Common Sense: You rely on what everyone
knows and what “just makes sense”. It is about
ordinary reasoning. It can originate from
tradition
42. Non-Scientific Inquiry Cont.
• 4. Media Myths: Media tends to perpetuate
the myths of a culture.
• 5. Personal Experience: If something happens
to you, if you personally experience it or see it,
you accept it as true.
43. Errors in non-scientific Inquiry
1. Inaccurate Observation:
2. Overgeneralization:
3. Selective Observation:
4. Made Up information:
5. Illogical Reasoning:
6. Premature Closure of Inquiry
44. Research/ Scientific Inquiry
• Scientific Inquiry: offers protection against
the errors we make in casual inquiry.
• How Does it avoid the errors of non-scientific
inquiry?
• Science avoids the errors of casual inquiry by
making observation a careful and deliberate
activity.
45. Research/ Scientific Inquiry
• In casual observation we tend to jump to
general conclusions on the basis of only few
observations.
• Science avoids overgeneralization through
replication, the repeating of studies.
• Casual observation may ignore evidence that
contradicts our preferred conclusions.
• Science avoids this by setting in advance the
observations to be undertaken.
46. Foundations of Science
• Science is characterized as logical-empirical.
• Science has two pillars:
1.Logic or rationality
2.Observation or empirical evidence
• Research as a science of finding out is, thus,
based on logic and empirical evidence.
47. Variables & their Levels of
Measurements
• Samples are made up of individuals, all
individuals have characteristics. Members of a
sample will differ on certain characteristics.
Hence, we call this variation amongst individuals
variable characteristics or variables for short.
• Simply: variable is a logical set of attributes or
• a symbolic name associated with a value and
whose associated value may be changed.
48. Variables Cont.
Types of variables: All variables can be grouped
into two major categories:
• Qualitative-e.g. Gender, Religion, region, etc
• Quantitative-discrete (e.g. number of children,
number of cars, etc ); continuous (e.g. weight,
height. Temperature, etc).
• The two groups may be further sub-divided into
sub-groups as follows:
50. Variables Cont.
3. Intervening variable
A variable that explains a relation or provides a
causal link between other variables.
Also called by some authors “mediating variable” or
“intermediary variable.”
Example: The statistical association between income
and longevity needs to be explained because just
having money does not make one live longer.
Other variables intervene between money and long
life. People with high incomes tend to have better
medical care than those with low incomes. Medical
care is an intervening variable. It mediates the
relation between income and longevity.
51. Variables Cont.
4. Dummy Variables
Created by recoding categorial variables that
have more than two categories into a series of
binary variables. E.g., Marital status, if originally
labelled 1=married, 2=single, and 3=divorced,
widowed, or separated, could be redefined in
terms of two variables as follows: var_1:
1=single, 0=otherwise. Var_2: 1=divorced,
widowed, or separated, 0=otherwise.
52. Variables Cont.
5. Continuous variable
• A variable that is not restricted to particular
values (other than limited by the accuracy of the
measuring instrument). E.g., reaction time,
neuroticism, IQ.
• Equal size intervals on different parts of the
scale are assumed, if not demonstrated.
• Synonym for interval variable.
53. Variables Cont.
6. Dichotomous variable: Synonym for binary
variable.
7. Discrete variable: Variable having only integer
values. For example, number of years spent
schooling.
8. Control variable: An extraneous variable that
an investigator does not wish to examine in a
study.
9. Thus the investigator controls this variable.
Also called a covariate.
54. Variables Cont.
• What are variables you would consider in buying a second
hand car?
• Brand/make (Suzuki, Toyota, Rover, Nissan, Wagen, Isuzu,
BMW, etc )
• Type (2WD, 4WD)
• Engine Size: (x<1000cc; x>1000cc;1500cc<x<2700cc, etc)
• Color (Champagne gold, navy blue, silver, white, black, pearl,
etc)
• Gear (AT, MT, Auto-Manual)
• Age (x> 10 years, x<10years, etc)
• Engine type (EJ, 3S, 1AZ, 1JZ, 1MZ, etc )
• Price
• Seats (2, 5, 7, 8, etc)
55. Level of measurements
1. Nominal-objects or people are categorized
according to some criterion (gender, job category,
etc) non-numeric
2. Ordinal-categories which are ranked according to
characteristics e.g. income (low, moderate, high)
non- numeric
3. Interval-contains equal distance between units of
measurement but no zero (calendar year,
temperature ) numeric
4. Ratio-has an absolute zero and consistent
intervals (distance, weight) numeric.
75. Research Topic Cont.
• Is the subject to be researched, analysed and
interpreted.
• It is a thematic statement of what the research
is all about.
• It may arise as a problem to be solved or as an
issue to be better understood.
• It may involve the conditions in which the
researcher wants to improve, difficulties to be
eliminated or questions for which immediate
answers are required.
76. Research Topic Cont.
• Typically, a researcher will select a research
topic by identifying a wide area of interest or
concern (research area) and then narrow that
area to a manageable set of research questions.
• A good research topic will focus the direction of
the research and position the central concept
for the researcher at an early stage.
• A research topic should have a subject and an
object, and should define the variables and the
population to be investigated.
77. Research Topic Cont.
• Sources of Research Topics:
i. Personal experience (personal observation of
certain relationships for which no satisfactory
explanations exists),
ii.Deduction from existing theories,
iii.Formal needs assessment,
iv.Literature sources (the most common source
where researchers review journal papers,
research reports, dissertations and theses,
etc.
78. Research Topic Cont.
• When writing the topic make sure:
It is not more than 20 words including
punctuations, the shorter the better,
It shows clearly the population to be studied,
It shows the subject (IV(s)) and the Object (DV),
It shows clearly where the study will be
conducted,
Do not end with a period,
Write using UPPER case,
Align at the centre,
79. Research Topic Cont.
A good title must be fully explanatory when
standing alone,
A good title must avoid titles that serve no
purpose such as; methods, results, a study of, an
investigation, a survey, views, identification of,
an assessment of, comparative analysis of, to
determine, an analysis of, etc.
Simply, all action verbs must be avoided in the
title. They make a title look like an objective.
Avoid brackets,
Avoid abbreviation eg. SACCOS