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Research Methodology
Research methodology is the analysis of the various methods used in certain fields of study. It does not actually study the field, but finds the best ways to do the studies themselves for each situation.
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Is urban planning a social science or a science discipline?
Urban planning would fall under social science.
Applied research is a form of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science. It accesses and uses some part of the research communities' (the academy's) accumulated theories, knowledge, methods, and techniques, for a specific, often state, business, or client driven purpose. Applied research is compared to pure research (basic research) in discussion about research ideals, methodologies, programs, and projects.
Applied research deals with solving practical problems and generally employs empirical methodologies. Because applied research resides in the messy real world, strict research protocols may need to be relaxed. For example, it may be impossible to use a random sample. Thus, transparency in the methodology is crucial. Implications for interpretation of results brought about by relaxing an otherwise strict canon of methodology should also be considered.
What are the benefits of open questions over closed questions?
Open questions permit the respondent to give a richer answer.Closed questions restrict the respondent to a limited choice of answer.
In a survey, I can ask AND restrict your choices to just these 2 items:
How do you feel today?
A. Good
B. Bad
Or I can add numerous choices, including asking you to tell me your own choice of description:
How do you feel today?
A. Happy
B. Sad
C. Angry
D Excited
E. Other -- [box, please specify the emotion that describes you today]
OR, I can include a box that allows for 1,000 characters and ask you:
Write about how you feel today (This is the most open method possible).
Is a theorem a statement that can be easily proved using a corollary?
No. A corollary is a statement that can be easily proved using a theorem.
What is the value measured by the horizontal axis called?
It is the x axis and the vertical is the y axis on the Cartesian plane whereas both axes intercept each other at the point of origin at right angles.
What are the two types of research?
Primary and Secondary
Primary Research: Interviews, Observations, ect.
Secondary Research: Articles, Books, ect.
One type of research is called quantitative research. This type of research involves numbers. Another type of research is called qualitative research. This type of research involves things like surveys and observations.
If there are only two variables, then the dependent variable has only one variable it can depend on so there is absolutely no point in calculating multiple regression. There are no other variables!
Is quantitative always accurate?
Quantitative Data is only as good as the following:
1)The accuracy of the tools or machines used to measure whatever it is that is obtaining the data. For example, one of the reasons that the calipers to measure bolts for spacecrafts cost the huge amounts we all laugh about is not a laughing matter. The required precision is so high it is not the same as the precision that one might need for a school project!
2) Human error. Somebody is doing the measurements or adding reagents if it is an experiment, and so on. For example, someone came to my home to test the water. They had a type of device that could measure how much color was caused by a reagent added to water. Sounds good right? Not so right. The people did not know how to add water correctly to a test tube so that the correct amount of water mixed with the correct amount of reagent!
3) Computer error. Don't think it does not happen!
Despite the drawbacks, overall quantitative data is generally BETTER than qualitative, but it is not perfect. Remeber Apollo 13!
The official definition for a quantitative model is " Collection of mathematical and statistical methods used in the solution of managerial and decision-making problems, also called operations research (OR) and management science."
What is the importance of the level of significance of study findings in a quantitative research report
Which of the following would considered a qualitative observation?
An example of a qualitative observation is describing the color of a flower as being pink. This type of observation is based on qualities or characteristics that cannot be measured, such as texture, smell, or taste.
How are observations and hypotheses related?
observations and hypotheses are related let me just say it like this u need one of the other to make the other one with out one there would be the other one
Qualitative data is data that is not easily quantifiable (meaning it's usually not in hard numbers).
This type of data is collected through methods of observations, one-to-one interviews, conducting focus groups, and similar methods.
utilizes qualitative and quantitative analysis procedures to help marketing managers make more informed decisions.
What are the Steps involved in operations research methodology?
There are 7 steps. Perception and formulation of the problem. Setting out or construction of a model of decision process. Specification of alternative course open. Solution of the model evaluating the outcome of each course of action of the basis of given criterion. Selection of a particular course and resolution of the decision process. Pre implementation tests an establishment of control over the solution with a degree of precision. Implementation of the decision reached.
How do you explain basic research and applied research?
Basic research (pure or fundamental research) is inquiry aimed at increasing scientific knowledge. It is completely theoretical, that focus on basic principles and testing theories. In basic research we add some knowledge to the existing one. And also basic research deals with generalization and formulation of theory about human behaviour.
Applied research aimed at using basic research for solving problems or developing new process, product or techniques. And also in applied research we try to find out solutions to the problem at hand. It can be applied to real life situations. Such studies particular set of circumstances, so as to related the result to its equal circumstances.
