Research Methodology
Research Design
Description
Qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approach.
Rationale
Why this design is chosen for the study.
Type of Study
Experimental, descriptive, exploratory, or explanatory.
Population and Sample
Sample Size
How many participants or units.
Sampling Method
Random, convenience, purposive, etc.
Population
Characteristics of the participants or subjects.
Data Collection Methods
Qualitative Methods
Interviews, focus groups, observations.
Quantitative Methods
Surveys, questionnaires, tests.
Instruments
Tools like questionnaires, interview guides, observation checklists
Data Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Statistical methods, SPSS, regression analysis.
Qualitative Analysis
Thematic analysis, coding, content analysis.
Ethical Considerations
Informed Consent
How consent is obtained.
Confidentiality
Protecting participants' data.
Risks and Benefits
Potential risks for participants and how they are mitigated.
Limitations of the Study
Biases
Potential biases in the methodology and how they will be managed.
Scope
Constraints on generalizability, sample size, and other limitations.
Timeline and Resources
Timeline
Step-by-step process and estimated time for each phase.
Resources
Subtopic
Tools, funding, and personnel required for the research.