A population is the entire group that you want to draw conclusion about. A sampling frame is a list of all the items in your population. The specific group that you will collect data from. The size of the sample is always less than the total size … [Continue reading]
Sampling
Posted on July 27, 2022 ·
Probability sampling: Simple random sampling - It is reliable method of obtaining information where every single member of a population is chosen randomly, merely by chance. Each individual has the same probability of being chosen to be a part of … [Continue reading]
Qualitative vs Quantitative vs Mixed Methods
Posted on July 25, 2022 ·
Degree of predetermined nature: Quantitative - Predetermined; Mixed - Both predetermined and emerging methods; Qualitative - Emerging methods Questions: Quantitative - Instrument based; Mixed - Both open- and closed-ended; Qualitative - … [Continue reading]
Sample Size
Posted on July 24, 2022 ·
How to decide the research sample size? Choose an appropriate significance level (alpha value). An alpha value of p=.05 is commonly used. This means that the probability that the results found are due to chance alone is 0.05, or 5%, and 95% of the … [Continue reading]
Definition of the Scope of Study
Posted on July 24, 2022 ·
The scope of a study explains the extent to which the research area will be explored in the work and specifies the parameters within the study will be operating. Basically, this means that you will have to define what the study is going to cover … [Continue reading]
Guidelines for Writing The Scope of The Study
Posted on June 28, 2022 ·
Time period: While writing the scope of the study the researcher should first mention or state categorically the time periods the study will cover. Generally, the researchers combine the scope of the study with the limitation of the … [Continue reading]
Narrative/ Traditional LR
Posted on June 20, 2022 ·
Steps: Conduct a search - The published scientific literature is indexed in a variety of databases. Search these databases of studies. It is important to search numerous databases to ensure that the majority of relevant studies have been … [Continue reading]
Research Paper or Review Paper?
Posted on June 19, 2022 ·
Research Paper VS Review Paper: Purpose: In a research paper, author/s intent to conduct and report a detailed, original research study. It present the author's unique investigation of a specific research question. While in a review paper, … [Continue reading]
Literature Review in General
Posted on June 10, 2022 ·
A literature review is an assessment of sources in the chosen topic of research. It is a critical summary of all the published works on a particular topic. It is a overview of current knowledge, identify relevant theories, methods and gaps in … [Continue reading]
A Good Literature Review (Steps)
Posted on June 10, 2022 ·
Step 1: Search for relevant literature Broaden your search area; Reflect RQ Review a number of texts that most closely pertain to your topic and position Wraps up with a clear thesis statement Step 2: use the right keywords Search … [Continue reading]
