Planning
and Conducting Research
- Method
for Observation
- Basic
Steps in Planning Research
Method
for Observation
- Statement of the problem/s accompanied by
sufficient information
- Hypothesis and alternatives
- Objectives of the research or study
- Plan budget and assume constraints &
limitations
- Statement of the appropriate theoretical and
analytical
approach & procedures
- Data requirements including sources and
procedures for
obtaining
data
- A detailed work plan showing different stages
of the research
to be done and their time sequence
- The reports to be issued to each audience
Basic
Steps in Planning & Conducting Research
- Identify the problem area
- Survey the literature relating to the problem
- Define the actual problem for investigation in
clear specific terms
- Formulate hypotheses and define the basic
concepts & variables
- State the underlying assumptions which govern
the interpretation
of results
- Construct a time-table showing different stages
of research
accomplishments
- Construct the research design to maximize
internal & external validity
- Selection of subjects
- Control and/or manipulation
of relevant variables
- Establish criteria to develop
outcomes
- Instrumentation selection or
development of the criterion measures
- Specify the data collection procedures
- Select the data analysis methodology
- Execute the research
- Evaluate the results and draw conclusions