Discover effective research methods and techniques for your next project. Learn about different research approaches and methods to optimize your research process.
Outline / What is this content about:
Definition of research methods and techniques
Importance of effective research methods and techniquesII. Conventional Research Method
Principles and importance of conventional methods
Characteristics of a scientific method
Aspects of scientific method
Evolution of scientific studies
Steps in scientific methodsIII. Historical Research Method
Nature and steps in historical method
Importance and fundamentals of historical method
Sources of historical data
LimitationsIV. Experimental Research Method
Introduction and types of experiments
Steps in experimental research
Problems in experimentation
Ex-post facto research: definition and techniqueV. Survey Research Method
Introduction and importance of survey method
Comparison of survey method with other methods
Objectives of social and technical survey
Types of social and technical survey
Steps in social and technical surveys
Pilot survey
Introduction
Types of case studies: exploratory and hypothesis testing
Steps in case studies
Sources of case data
LimitationsVII. Qualitative Research Method
Introduction and importance of qualitative research
Comparison of qualitative research with other methods
Objectives of qualitative research
Types of qualitative research
Steps in qualitative research
Data collection techniques in qualitative researchVIII. Quantitative Research Method
Introduction and importance of quantitative research
Comparison of quantitative research with other methods
Objectives of quantitative research
Types of quantitative research
Steps in quantitative research
Data collection techniques in quantitative researchIX. Mixed Methods Research
Introduction and importance of mixed methods research
Comparison of mixed methods research with other methods
Objectives of mixed methods research
Types of mixed methods research
Steps in mixed methods research
Summary of different research methods and techniques
Choosing the right research method and technique for your project