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great difficulty finding a topic for my thesis. Unfortunately, I did not attend to the lesson I should have been learning via this experience about the importance of and difficulties associated with choosing a good research problem. Today I believe that the choice of research problem choosing the phenomena
we wish to explain or predict is the most important decision we 5/5/12 make as a researcher (Weber
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3. What type of theory? We can classify theories into: 1. Deductive theory 2. Inductive theory
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Deductive reasoning works from the more general to the more specific. Sometimes this is informally called a "topdown" approach. Conclusion follows
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Inductive theory
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Inductive reasoning works the other way, moving from specific observations to broader generalizations and theories. Informally, we sometimes call this a "bottom up approach. Conclusion is likely based on premises.
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Theory/approac Deductive, Inductive, h testing of generation of theory theory Epistemological Natural sciences Interpretivism orientation model, in (how individuals particular interpret their positivism social world?) Ontological orientation Objectivism (a view of social reality as an external, objective Constructionism
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Prior to conducting any research, be it quantitative or qualitative, a researcher needs to review existing literature in order to avoid replicating previous work. A useful discussion provided by Webster and Watson (2002), who state: A review of prior, relevant literature is an essential feature of any academic project. An effective review creates a firm foundation for advancing knowledge. It facilitates theory development, closes areas where a plethora of research exists, and 5/5/12 uncovers where research is needed.
Reports of research in peer-reviewed journals, looking in particular at their suggestions for further research. Theses and dissertations, conference proceedings and general reports, which may have similar indicators of future research.
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It is important that you think through the following questions, not only to help you get your head around your idea, but also in terms of refining your research
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Many people have great ideas and questions that need to be answered, however sometimes if you look around you may find that someone else has already answered the question that you are asking. It is important that you do some background checking on what research 5/5/12 has already been conducted in the
It is also important to talk about your idea or question to other people. When you find relevant information, it is useful to read and take note of what there is for two reasons. Firstly, it allows you to check and see if there is any overlap between your research and someone elses.
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What is originality?
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Setting down a major piece of new information in writing for the first time. Continuing a previously original piece of work. Carrying out original work designed by the supervisor. Providing a single original
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6.4 Is it feasible?
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Will there be sufficient data and will you be able to gain access to it?
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If you want to set up a field experiment, conduct a survey, interview key people, or observe the workforce, will this be possible, in other words will you gain cooperation for your research 5/5/12 design with your subject?
6.5 Is it valuable?
What will be the value to the community at large? Will companies be able to find better and quicker ways of doing business? Will it make a difference to the lives of managers? Will you be able to demonstrate a new educational method? More data on health care in a particular part of the world? These days it is hard to obtain funding if you cannot demonstrate the 5/5/12 social or wealth creation aspect of your
6.6 Is it symmetrical?
Issues of symmetry concern the uncertainty of results of a particular piece of research, and whether the possible outcomes of the research, and the answers to the questions which it poses, are of equal interest. If there is no positive outcome, will the research still be valid?
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