This chapter comprises the research design, population, data collection, data analysis and data validity and reliability. It highlights on the research design and methodology of the research study used in gathering information, how it was designed and represented. Additionally, it illustrates the area of examination relative to those interviewed. Furthermore, it demonstrates why the Kumasi metropolis was chosen, literature source, data collection techniques, research purpose and data analysis. We therefore analyzed the information received from Small and medium scale enterprises in the Kumasi metropolis. This involves the methods and procedures that enabled us in identifying the sources of data, sampling methods and design, data analysis, interpretation …show more content…
It is the structure of any scientific work. It gives direction and any systematic approach to the research. Like any other phenomenon, no research design is perfect on itself. Different type of research design has different advantages and disadvantages (Blakstad 2015). Thus research design is defined as an overall plan for research undertaking. Research design provides the solution that holds the research project together However, research can manage and avert these advantages and disadvantages to minimize their ramifications. In tandem with the research questions and accompanying objectives, the study adopted the survey approach (personal interviews). This section focuses on the technics adopted and used for this study with the aim of achieving the research objectives. Descriptive research design adopted in this study. Cooper (2003) observed that descriptive studies are structured with clearly stated questions to be investigated. The descriptive design was selected in this study because it would allow the research to gather numerical and descriptive data to assess the relationship between the variables. 3.3 Population of
This chapter covers the background and rationale, statement of the opportunity, purpose, research questions, nature of the study, definition of key terms, the significance of the study, assumptions, and limitations. It also covers the scope, worldview and theoretical foundation depicting the logical path of the research study.
In response to the question set, I will go into detail of the study, consisting of the background, main hypotheses, as well the aims, procedure and results gathered from the study; explaining the four research methods chosen to investigate,
A research design can be understood as the planning of any scientific research from the first to the last step. In this sense it is a program to guide the researcher in collecting, analyzing, and interpreting facts (Bless and Higson-Smith, 1995:63).
The purpose of this paper is to critique a quantitative study and to present a critical analysis on its research findings. The paper will discuss the elements influencing believability and robustness of research, including writing style, research problem, literature review, conceptual framework, research question, hypothesis, study sample, methods, data analysis and results, and discussion of the relevance and future directions.
In order to complete the study, research questions were developed with specific variables in order to determine the results
This study uses empirical, longitudinal, and quantitative study as it’s methodology. The research design was descriptive and
This study was an extension of a study the authors did previously. This goal of this study was to
The research design is appropriate to meet the aims of the research by answering the questions sought in the study, minimizing bias and anticipating confusion (LoBiondo-Wood and Haber, 2009). The researchers have
Through the understanding of the elements involved in a research paper, a person can obtain the ability to complete good research. In research there are two questions asked; what is going on for descriptive research and why is it going on for explanatory research. The research design is simply the theory building approach to research. Although research design is the hardest part of research it is vital for research to be guided.
This chapter includes the methodology and research design of the study. The chapter is organized in the following sections: (a) research design and design appropriateness;
This chapter discusses the methods used in the study. It consists of research design, data and data source, data collection and data analysis.
design but it allows study of phenomenon to be made (Rindfleisch, A. et al., 2008;
This study will use quantitative methods of research. The major advantage of using quantitative research design is that it is an exceptional method for making conclusions and agreeing or disagreeing to any
Qualitative and Quantitative study designs both can be beneficial in research design. They both provide valuable options for researchers in the field. These techniques can either be used separately in a research study or they can be combined to achieve maximum information. This paper will define the terms qualitative and quantitative; describe the similarities and differences between each; discuss how qualitative and/or quantitative research designs or techniques could be used in the evaluation of my proposed research; and discuss why linking analysis to study design is important.
The research design used in this study was correlational. The correlational design allows the determination of existence or degree of relationship between two variables. In this study gender was used as the nominal independent variable and hours spent in in Pinterest weekly was the dependent variable. The correlational research method was chosen because it allows relevant evidence to be collected and the data collected is directly related to the research question. This type of study manages variations, identifies relationships between variables, and produces answer to the research question. The purpose of the research had to reflect on the research design in order to reveal whether or not there was a statistical significance, in this case