research method

ASSIGNMENT 1

 This assignment consists of writing the core elements for a research project that you already started in the previous sessions.

 You must use the “Dissertation Proposal Form” template, placing your writings in section  II. Research Question or Hypothesis.

 Save your document with the filename: FINAL_xxxxxxx (where xxxxxxx is your last name).

Task

Development of a research question, hypothesis and objectives:

You must write a complex research question, that covers all relevant aspects of the research idea (the research question cannot be a dual answer question). Two hypotheses must be defined according to the research idea and question.

 I.  Research Question

 II.  Hypotheses

 III.  Research objectives (max. 8 steps)  

Formalities

·  Wordcount: 300 min -400- max.

·  Font: Arial 12 pt.

·  Text alignment: Justified

ASSIGNMENT 2

§  This assignment consists of writing a methodology for a research project. You must include a research question.

§  You must use the “Dissertation Proposal Form” template, placing your writings in section IV. Research Methodology. 

§  Save your document with the filename: FINAL_xxxxxxx (where xxxxxxx is your last name).

Task

Development of a research Methodology: 

Definition of the methodology to answer your question or test your hypothesis. How are you going to collect data to formulate your conclusions? Remember that your choices must be explained (if you just include the words of your choices in bullets points it will not be accepted). These are the contents to be included:

·  Approach (purpose/reasoning)    (20%)

o  You must explain the reasoning you will use, the design of your research, the main purpose (explanatory, descriptive, exploratory, etc.), and the overall strategy you will follow.

·  Methodologies:    (20%)

o  Quantitative; based on numerical data or statistics

o  Qualitative; based on non-numerical data

o  Mixed methods; if you intend to combine quantitative and qualitative data

·  Primary data: explaining the type of data & sources (participants profile & sampling)    (30%)

·  Secondary data: explaining the type of data you intend to use and sources you intend to obtain it from.  (30%)

Formalities

·  Wordcount: 250 min 400 max.

·  Font: Arial 12 pt.

·  Text alignment: Justified