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Research Philosophy
The research philosophy can be defined as a belief that entails, how the data must be collected, analyzed,
Positivism, a belief, that says information can be obtained by observation and the verification through
statements that whether the knowledge is true or not while realism is a belief that a knowledge must be
collected as it is in real by the researcher and the theory must describe the characteristics based on reality
(Elliot, 2004, pp.24). On the other hand, Interpretivism is a belief that the researchers can use their
personal knowledge to obtain the desired result, but it may be constructive for those who have experience
Research approach
The research approach is defined as the plan or technique of research to convert the assumptions into a
Inductive Approach
Inductive approach is a qualitative method that starts from the specific observation and at the end
formulate the general theories based on assumptions. It is also known as bottom-up approach.
Deductive Approach
A quantitative approach usually starts with developing a hypothesis and testing the hypothesis on the
An approach which moves from specific to the general is called the inductive approach while the
approach which moves from general to specific is known as a deductive approach (Burney, 2004, pp.4).
In an inductive approach, observations are used for argument, whereas laws, rules and principles are used
Research strategy
The research strategy is a planning of conducting a research in an effective manner, This helps the
Longitudinal studies and in-depth interviews are the sources for data collection. A group of methods
emphasized by quantitative analysis is known as a survey approach (Guy G., 1995, pp.2). The sources
used to collect the data in such approach are telephone interviews, mail questionnaires, and statistical
techniques are used for analysis. However, different techniques are used in both strategies to analyze the
data. A case study is considered as a much better option for research as compared to the survey because it
Research Design
The research design is a way in which a process of collection, analyzation and interpretation of data takes
place. Choosing the appropriate design helps the researcher in obtaining the accurate result.
Exploratory Vs Explanatory
Exploratory research is conducted when the problem is not properly defined and the researcher is unable
to conclude the result. It provides the researcher with the best methods of collecting data and research
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designs while explanatory research mainly focuses on explaining the problem and its causes (Harwell,
148).
An analytical approach that includes critical skills of thinking, and the information and evidences are
evaluated to obtain the desired result. The detailed description of the collected data and its analysis is
Sampling Methods
For the collection of precise data from a portion of a large population, researchers use various sampling
Probability Vs Non-Probability
Probability or random sampling is used by researchers when they want to have confidence in the collected
data. The samples collected by this method can be thoroughly analyzed for the determination of possible
errors, whereas non- probability or non-random sampling, on the other hand, allows researchers to collect
It is also called as straight random sampling, and ensures that every member of the selected population
The adherence to the ethical norms in research studies is quite important as these norms are believed to
promote the objectives of research that include truth, knowledge, and avoidance of error.
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Why is it important to decide and select an appropriate research methodology for conducting a well-
Selecting an appropriate methodology for a research study is the most crucial decision to make because
an inappropriate method is able to ruin the whole research survey. A number of issues must be looked
upon before deciding the methodology for a research, that include the issues of population, sampling,
References
Burney, S. M. Aqil (2008). INDUCTIVE & DEDUCTIVE RESEARCH APPROACH. pp. 4-7
Guy G, Gable (1994). Integrating case study and survey research methods: an example, in information
Latham, Bobbie (2007). Sampling: What is it? Quantitative Research Methods. pp. 1-7
Zainal, Zaida (2007). Case study as a research method. Faculty of Management and Human Resource