Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the research process.

Unit code T/615/1639

This assignment consist of four basic learning outcomes, these outcomes will help you to deal with the basic field problems.

Learning Outcome 1: Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the research process.

Learning Outcome 2: Conduct and analyse research relevant to a computing research project.

Learning Outcome 3: Communicate the outcomes of a research project to identified stakeholders.

Learning Outcome 4: Reflect on the application of research methodologies and concepts.

LO1 Examine appropriate research methodologies and approaches as part of the research process

Developing a research proposition:
The importance of developing methodical and valid propositions as the foundation for a research project.Rationale: the purpose and significance for research question or hypothesis.

The value of the philosophical position of the researcher and the chosen methods.

Use of Saunders`s research onion as a guide to establishing a methodological approach.

Literature review:

Conceptualisation of the research problem or hypothesis.

The importance of positioning a research project in context of existing knowledge.

Significance and means of providing benchmarks by which data can be judged.

Qualitative, quantitative and mixed method research:

Key theoretical frameworks for research.

Advantages and limitations of qualitative and quantitative research approaches and methods.