CMST 332 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: National Technical Research Organisation, Literature Review
4 Nov 2016
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Considering theory in research: research nec. to validate theory. Deductive: theory presumes what will result/research verifies those claims: research nec. to devel. theory. Provides framework for understanding how concepts/issues are imp. /signif. in our interactions. Helps us interp. larger meaning of research findings: process of inquiry is not always linear. The research process model: answer may already exist but researcher might not know that, answer is either unknown/unavail. Deductive research model: circular/cyclical, theory hypothesis/research questions, quantitative, steps: ** Inductive research model: hypothesis/research question theory, qualitative, steps: ** Research as a process: steps are interdependent, concern w/issues of ethics/integrity. Identifying the research problem: formulating research ideas, turning comm. problems into preliminary questions, evaluating your questions. Are there theories that can help you make sense of your question: both inductive/deductive research start w/this* Using library & database resources: scholarly journals, books, online resources, analyzing your resources, adjusting the question. Using & organizing your resources: read title/abstract, read problem statement in lit. review.
