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Explain step 1 of the research process. (2 points) |
Step 1 - The literature Review.
1.Use existing materials to research the topic.
2.To see what research has already been conducted in the field.
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Explain step 2 of the research process. (2 points) |
Step 2 - Formulate a Hypothesis
1.A hypothesis is a statement which explains what the experimenter expects to occur.
2.It is a statement to be tested as part of the research |
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Explain step 3 of the research process. (name the 4 stages within this) |
Step 3 - Operationalisation 1.Select a research method - experiment, observation, survey... 2.Define the concepts. 3.Set out measurements - the statistical tests that will be used and why. 4.Decide on most appropriate sampling method - how to sample your data |
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Why is it important to Define the concepts (stage 2) in operationalisation ?
2 reasons 1 example |
1.Terminologies can have different meanings
2.For people to understand what your are discussing.
3.Example: A sociologist wants to research how poverty affected the health of the working class therefore "poverty" , "working class" and 'health" need to be clearly defined |
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Explain step 4 of the research process. (1 point) |
Step 4 - Conduct research The physical undertaking of the research. |
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Explain step 5 of the research process. (2 points) |
Step 5 - Process results and analyse data.
1.Measures are applied
2.Data is interpreted |
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Explain step 6 of the research process.(3 points) |
Step 6 - Presentation of results. 1.Write up research findings for example article, book, documentary. 2.Communicate findings from research. 3.Stating whether hypothesis is rejected, accepted or modified. |
