Research methods

Research methods

This week we started off with the topic research methods, then different points of view in a research. We learnt about Root cause analysis, problem statement and about theoretical significance and practical significance; the types of information that are needed such as primary data and secondary data.

          The essence of research key points and clearly defined problems, the type of research methodology pure and applied; we also learnt about deductive and exploratory. Business research; identifying the problem, after the problem I defined gather the information, analyze the data, determine the factors that are associated with the problem and solve it by taking the necessary corrective measures.

           According to (Anon., 2012),”The word "research" is used to describe a number of similar and often overlapping activities involving a search for information”. In my point of view a research is a method of discovering the answers to a set of possible problems. 

Root cause analysis

Problem statement

•  Theoretical significance
•  Practical significance

Type of information

• Primary Data
• Secondary data

Two types of research methodologies

• Pure
• Applied

Deductive

Exploratory

Reference

Anon., 2012. Definition of Research. [Online] Available at: http://www.webs.uidaho.edu/info_literacy/modules/module2/2_1.htm [Accessed 18 November 2012].

Rooney, J. & Vanden Heuvel, L.N., 2004. Root Cause Analysis. [Online] Available at: https://servicelink.pinnacol.com/pinnacol_docs/lp/cdrom_web/safety/management/accident_investigation/Root_Cause.pdf [Accessed 18 November 2012].