This document outlines the key steps in the research process, including deciding on the sample design and data collection methods. [1] It discusses sampling as selecting a small number of items from a larger population. [2] There are two main types of sampling: probability sampling which uses a random selection process, and non-probability sampling which uses subjective judgement. [3] The document then explains various methods for collecting both quantitative and qualitative data.
This document outlines the key steps in the research process, including deciding on the sample design and data collection methods. [1] It discusses sampling as selecting a small number of items from a larger population. [2] There are two main types of sampling: probability sampling which uses a random selection process, and non-probability sampling which uses subjective judgement. [3] The document then explains various methods for collecting both quantitative and qualitative data.
This document outlines the key steps in the research process, including deciding on the sample design and data collection methods. [1] It discusses sampling as selecting a small number of items from a larger population. [2] There are two main types of sampling: probability sampling which uses a random selection process, and non-probability sampling which uses subjective judgement. [3] The document then explains various methods for collecting both quantitative and qualitative data.
This document outlines the key steps in the research process, including deciding on the sample design and data collection methods. [1] It discusses sampling as selecting a small number of items from a larger population. [2] There are two main types of sampling: probability sampling which uses a random selection process, and non-probability sampling which uses subjective judgement. [3] The document then explains various methods for collecting both quantitative and qualitative data.
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THE RESEARCH PROCESS
STEP 5: DECIDING ON THE SAMPLE DESIGN
• Sampling is an important and separate step in the
research process. The basic idea of sampling is that it involves any procedure that uses a relatively small number of items or portions (called a sample) of a universe (called population) to conclude the whole population. • A population is the total collection of elements about which we wish to make some inference or generalization whereas sample is a part of the population, carefully selected to represent that population. If certain statistical procedures are followed in selecting the sample, it should have the same characteristics as the population as a whole. 1. Probability Sampling- is based on a random selection, a controlled procedure that assures that each population is given chance of selection
2. Non-Probability Sampling- is a non-random and subjective method
of sampling where the selection of the sample’s population elements depends on the personal judgement or the discretion of the sampler STEP 6: COLLECTING DATA
The gathering of data may range from
simple observation to a large-scale survey in any defined population. There are many ways to collect data. This includes: PROBABILITY SAMPLING METHODS
1. Convenience Sampling- non-probability samples that are unrestricted are known
as convenience samples. 2. Purposive sampling- non-probability method that conforms to certain criteria. 3. Quota Sampling- a non-probability sampling in which the interviewers are to contact and interview a certain number of individuals from certain subgroups or strata of the population to make up the total sample. 4. Snowball Sampling- is the colorful name for building a list or a sample of a special population. o The most common means for collecting quantitative data is the structured interview. Studies that obtain data by interviewing respondents are called surveys. Data can also be collected by using self-administered questionnaires. Telephone interviewing is another way in which data may be collected. Other means of data collection include the use of secondary sources, such as the census, vital registration records, official documents, previous surveys, etc. • Meanwhile, Qualitative data are collected mainly through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, KII, and observational studies. STEP 7: PROCESSING AND ANALYZING DATA
• Data processing generally begins with the editing and coding
of data. Data are edited to ensure consistency across respondents and to locate omissions, if any.
• Data analysis usually involves reducing accumulated data to
a manageable size, developing summaries, searching for patterns, and applying statistical techniques for understanding and interpreting the findings in the light of the research questions. • Further, the researcher, based on his analysis, determines if his findings are consistent with the formulated hypotheses and theories. STEP 8: WRITING THE REPORT – DEVELOPING RESEARCH PROPOSAL, WRITING REPORT, DISSEMINATING AND UTILIZING RESULTS
• The entire task of a research study is accumulated in a
document called a proposal. A research proposal is a work plan, prospectus, outline, an offer, a statement of intent or commitment from an individual researcher or an organization to produce a product or render a service to a potential client or sponsor. • A report is an excellent means that helps to establish the researcher’s credibility. At a bare minimum, a research report should contain sections on: • An executive summary; • Background of the problem; • Literature review; • Methodology; • Findings; • Discussion; • Conclusions and • Recommendations. Thank you!!!