Developing a Research Design Research Question How will

Developing a Research Design:

Research Question How will I gather and analyze information? What Information? Outcomes? Application? Basic Research Design:

Qualitative Quantitative • Case Studies • Observational Studies • Constant-Comparative Method • Descriptive Designs • Correlational Designs • Group Comparison Designs Basic Questions:

�What do you want to find out? �Is the question stated clearly? �Is the question stated so that you know what information is needed to answer it? �Is the question too large or too small for the study? �Limit study to a small number of questions. Research Question:

�What specific kinds of information are needed to answer your question? �Is the information available? �Is there a clear match between question and information gathered? �How will I gather the information? �How will I best report the information? �Do I need to get permission? What Information?

�Who will gather information from? �How will I gather the information? �When will I gather the information? �How will I organize the information? �Am I gathering the right information? �How will I analyze the information? �How will I organize the information I analyze? How Will I Gather and Analyze Information?

�What did I learn? �What surprised me? �What didn’t surprise me? �Are my results logical and consistent? �So What? �How does this study apply to educational practice? Outcomes and Application:

�Using the four-part model on slide 2, create your research design. �Create a table/graphic and briefly outline your research design. �Add one or two paragraphs (in the same paper if possible) explaining your research design and/or posing any additional questions you have about the assignment. Reflection 4: Research Design