Research Process Quantitative research l 1 2 3

Research Process

Quantitative research l 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. The major phases: Conceptual phase Design and planning phase Empirical phase The analytical phase Dissemination phase

Cont…Quantitative l 1. 2. 3. 4. Phase 1: Conceptual phase Formulating and delimiting the problem Reviewing the literature Defining theoretical framework Formulating the hypothesis

Cont…Quantitative l 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Design and planning phase Selecting a research design Identifying the population to be studies Specifying methods to measure the research variables Designing the sampling plan Finalizing & reviewing research plan

Cont…Quantitative l 1. 2. Empirical phase Collecting data Preparing the data for analysis

Cont…Quantitative l l l The analytical phase Analyzing data Interpreting the results

Cont…Quantitative l 1. 2. Dissemination phase Communicating the findings Utilizing the data

Qualitative research l l l Contrast to quantitative the research process goes in a circle rather than a linear straight line The researcher continually examines and interprets data and proceeds based on what he discovers. The researchers do not have a full knowledge on how possibly the study will flow

Qualitative research l l l For example, the researcher may not review the literature until conducting a preliminary analysis of the collected data OR, may decide to select the design in the middle of the study WHY, BECAUSE QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IS FLEXIBLE