RESEARCH APPROACH

Research Approach

Research Approach

Introduction

The purpose of this essay is to highlight the research approaches in the two articles that are, “It's not conflict, it's differences of opinion: An in-depth examination of conflict in nonprofit boards” by Shannon Kerwin, Alison Doherty and Alanna Harman in (2011) and the other article is “Strategic decision making: The effects of cognitive diversity, conflict, and trust of decision outcomes” by Bradley J. Olson, Satyanarayana Parayitam and Yongjian Bao in (2007).DiscussionResearch Approach

The positivist approach assumes that it is possible to establish the causes of events. In the dialectical conception of knowledge of the phenomena associated with multiple factors and not a few cases, therefore, not interested in focusing the study on the cause-effect perspective. Interested in this approach rather addressing the processes and their own peculiarities, studying complex patterns of relationships rather than finding definite relations of cause and effect.

Research Design

The positivist approach assumes that it is possible to develop a value-free research. In the dialectical conception of knowledge we have to accept that the values of the researcher, the particular context in which to perform and theories which underlie it, and so on, are important and determine the results. Positivist research is predominantly quantitative methodological approach; while the research is derived from the dialectical conception of knowledge should favor qualitative approaches.

In the positivist theories are part of pre-selected which are extracted by a hypothetical-deductive approach, hypotheses to be contrasted in the investigation to confirm or discard. In the dialectical theory of knowledge is accepted as part of research is the one more directly related to the topic under investigation or that it follows. Research in the positivist approach is performed in laboratories specially designed or adjusted to conditions previously laid down, as the selection of statistical samples. The research is guided by the dialectical conception of knowledge must be developed directly on the site that is ordinarily given phenomenon.

On the other hand, do not share the rigid positivist position which states that both the natural and social sciences can use the same research methodology. I think the arguments advanced by thinkers like Dilthey, in the sense that in studies of the social sciences is impossible to separate thought from emotion, subjectivity and values are valid and should be reflected in how we approach research in these fields. The complexity of the social world has changes constantly and it is impossible to establish laws similar to those in the natural sciences.

Sampling Design

The sampling design adopted for the national forest resources assessment is systematic. The tracts were selected at least at the intersection of each degree of latitude / longitude grid. Depending on the situation and information needs of the country may apply a higher sampling intensity. Stratification can be adopted in situations where it is considered that a stable strata such as ecological areas, improve the design.Technical information collection

The Questionnaire

The Interview

Content Analysis

The Observer.

The Questionnaire is the most universal and is used in all social research, but is predominant in ...