Research Formulation

Formulation of a Research Project

Table of Contents

L0 1: Understand how to formulate a research specification2

Research formulation2

Aims and Objectives2

Formulating the research objectives2

Specific objectives3

Rationale for the Study4

Hypothesis4

Action Plan5

Gantt Chart/Time Scale for a Sample Thesis5

Research Design6

Proposed budget and resources (Sample)7

LO 2: Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to specification8

Data Collection8

Variables of the Study9

Data Analysis and Interpretation9

LO 3: Be able to evaluate the research outcomes10

Evaluation of outcomes10

Reliability/Dependability10

Validity10

Ethical Considerations11

Future Considerations11

LO 4: Be able to present the research outcomes11

Format11

Formulation of a Research Project

L0 1: Understand how to formulate a research specification

Research formulation

Aims and Objectives

The aim of research is to have a clear and precise statement of the goals pursued. Compliance with the specific objectives leads to meet the general goals. The schedule and budget are built according to the objectives. The objectives of an investigation, is to have a clear and precise statement of the goals sought. Goals should be harmonious with the researcher and the research. All research is evaluated by the achievement of the objectives. The final report should measure the specific objectives set out from a principle. The specific objectives should always account for the general purpose.

The specific objectives must be achievable, measurable and realizable for the research project to be viable. It covers the fields that one intends to study the expected results which answer the issue/problem at hand. First of all, the primary aim of the research is set out which intends to achieve the research goals. After this aims is being set, secondary objectives are being formulated whose attainment will ultimately facilitate the achievement of primary aim.

Formulating the research objectives

The objectives are formulated from verbs

One who transmits what the researcher attempted

Excludes the best utterance as many interpretations

Not have to cover all targets in a single statement

Should write all possible sentences

Not take words that are subject to different interpretations

Identify in writing the result to be achieved

Write in the infinitive (verb)

Write in order

Clear and precise

Measurable and observable

Relevant

Logical

Achievable

Led to basic elements of the problem

From the simplest to the most complex

Specific objectives

In the next step the researcher needs to identify the overall aims and objective of the project, on which the research is being conducted. As these aims and objective

Serve as the guide for the study

Determine the limits and scope of the study

Guidance on the possible results to be obtained

For determining the stages of the study process to make

The objectives of the business plan make an investigation; this is the budget and schedule

Depending on the level of research, will be the type of verb that is used in the development of objectives. Verbs of the objectives should be consistent with the different types of study. The method will be different when I evaluate when I analyze for example.

One who conveys what the researcher attempted

Best statement includes the largest number of interpretations

No need to encompass all targets in a single statement draws all possible sentences

Do not take words that are subject to different interpretations

In writing identifying the result to be achieved

Objectives should be reviewed at each stage ...