Communication Processes in Applied Research

Initiate and Lead Applied
Research

Contents
1. Describe communication processes and the importance of such when conducting applied
research........................................................................................................................................1
2. Describe four communication methods that you may consider using in relation to applied
research........................................................................................................................................1
3. Explain three data collection methods. Include at least one manual method, as well as one
method that uses technology and one method that uses technology services..............................1
4. Explain three data analysis methods. Include at least one manual method, as well as one
method that uses technology and one method that uses technology services..............................1
5. Explain legal requirements that apply to the handling and storing of data when conducting
research........................................................................................................................................1
6. Explain legal requirements that apply to privacy of data when conducting research..............2
By following intellectual property rights, using fairly, lawfully and transparently, the
researcher can protect and apply privacy of data. Using for specified, explicit purposes and
used in a way that is appropriate reliable and limited to only what is required..........................2
7. Explain legal requirements that apply to freedom of information when conducting research 2
8. Explain the key steps in the applied research process that may be referred to in policies,
procedures and guidelines relating to applied research...............................................................2
9. Describe three presentation techniques that could be used for applied research.....................2
In research and investigation, there are three main kinds and formats of presentation like oral
presentation, poster presentation and written paper. These all methods of presentations can be
used and considered by the researcher in order to demonstrates research outcomes and
research as well............................................................................................................................2
10. Describe two ways of reporting on research..........................................................................2
11. Explain the concept of research ethics...................................................................................3
12. Review the following Code of Conduct and summarise in your own words the key
principles of responsible research................................................................................................3

13. Outline three examples of applied research tools and how they are applied during research
.....................................................................................................................................................3
14. Give three examples of applied research methods and outline how they are applied during
research........................................................................................................................................3