Steps for Preparing Research Methodology - Phdassistance
                     STEPS FOR PREPARING  
RESEARCH 
METHODOLOGY
An Academic presentation by
Dr. Nancy Agnes, Head, Technical Operations, 
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In general, research methodology refers to a 
systematic  way of solving a research problem and 
it is the process of  studding how a research is 
carried out systematically  (Snyder, 2019).
In the research, methodology is often noted to be 
an  important section as it is can impress the 
readers most  efficiently.
The success and overall consistency of the study 
will be  determined by the methodology chosen for 
the research.
Research methodology is often written using a model or
structure that helps  readers understand the process.
The following steps will exemplify how can a research
methodology prepared to  make the reader more 
interesting

STEP 1: FOCUS ON YOUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
First, while writing the research methodology chapter, ensure that your 
research  choices needs to be linked with the study aims and objectives.
Methodology section should specifically demonstrate why your approaches 
are  appropriate for your goals and persuade the reader that you choose 
the right solution  to solving your research problem and addressing your 
study questions.
STEP 2: IDENTIFY RESEARCH METHODS THAT SUITS YOUR
RESEARCH  PROBLEM
A good research method includes all of the elements necessary to 
persuade the  reader that the research in question is both practical and 
useful.
Generally, quantitative and qualitative research methods are the two types 
of  research methods chosen for conducting a study (Rekt Capital, 2021).
Quantitative study will be chosen when your study aims to examine the 
relationship  between the variables whereas qualitative study will be 
chosen when your study  aims to examine real-world awareness about a 
particular group of people's  attitudes, social dynamics, and common 
values.
STEP 3: RATIONALE FOR SELECTING THE PARTICULAR RESEARCH METHODS
Once you decided to select a research method, then you need to provide 
the  justification for choosing the particular method and how it links with 
achieving your  study objectives.
STEP 4: CONSIDER YOUR AUDIENCE AND THINK HOW YOU WILL
COLLECT  DATA FOR THE STUDY
Consider the target audience who will be reading it while writing the 
methodology.
Think what type of data you can collect and think how it can be feasible.
STEP 5: ANALYZE THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF DATA COLLECTION
METHODS  AVAILABLE AND IDENTIFY DATA COLLECTION METHOD THAT IS 
FEASIBLE
The data collection is recognized as the process of collecting information 
from the  relevant sources to answer the research problems, test the 
hypotheses, and  evaluate the outcomes.
They are generally of two types- a) Primary and b)
Secondary data (Naveen &  Sivapullaiah, 2020; Syed 
Muhammad Sajjad Kabir, 2016).
Basically primary data is collected with the help of survey and interview 
and secondary  data with the help of previously published papers, reports, 
case studies etc.
You can choose either primary or secondary data collection technique based 
on  the research method you have chosen
STEP 6: ANALYZE THE DIFFERENT DATA ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES THAT SUITS 
 TO ANALYZE THE COLLECTED DATA 
Once the data collection technique is fixed,you need to analyzewhat
are the  tools that can be used to analyze the collected dat.
If your research is of quantitative nature, then you have to carry statistical 
analysis  where statistical tests like two-tailed t-test, simple linear 
regression, correlation analysis  etc.
will be performed using statistical software’s such as SPSS, Stata or R etc.
On the other hand, in quantitative research, In qualitative research, Words,  
photographs, and conclusions (often including some kind of textual 
interpretation) will  be included in the analysis.
The type of analysis includes, thematic analysis, Content analysis and 
Discourse  analysis Thus, in a research methodology the above said 
information needs to be  presented in a structured format which in turn will 
help readers to understand the  process of the study being carried out.
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