Research methodology : Solved Assignment

Dissertation

Title of Thesis: Investigation of the Impact of Climatic Change in Water Management
CHAPTER – METHODOLOGY
Introduction
To conduct a research, in specified and systematic way, it is essential for researchers to
describe the methodologies they are going to use for the same. Research methodology provides a
number of techniques, like data collection methods, approaches, sampling techniques etc., for
carrying an investigation (Daniel, Kumar and Omar, 2018). In context with present dissertation,
for making an investigation on impact of climatic change in water management, methods that are
being used are described as below –
Type of investigation
It is considered as most important tool that describes the nature of investigation either as
qualitative or quantitative in nature. Here, quantitative type of research includes statistical tool to
gather data in numerical manner. For this purpose, collective information is presented in the
graphical form, that aids researchers in analysing data more effectively (Paulsen, 2018). While
under qualitative research, case analysis tool and other sources of secondary method is used for
collecting theoretical information, in detailed manner. For analysing such information, various
researchers' point of view is examined, that helps in concluding research outcomes more
effectively.
Under this report, mixed research method has been used, that includes both concepts of
qualitative and quantitative research. To identify how climatic changes influences water
management and examine related problems, qualitative approaches are used. While for assessing
best possible solutions to mitigate the effects of such factors on water management, qualitative
approaches are taken. Thus, both approaches help in addressing issues and making solutions to
mitigate impact of climatic change on water management.
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