Research Methods for Conducting Entrepreneurship Performance Study in SMEs in France

Running head: RESEARCH METHODS
Research methods
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1RESEARCH METHODS
Answer 1
There is a need to conduct research to investigate about the performance of entrepreneurs
within SMEs in France. There is a need to collect 150 response for this. There are two options to
choose from before deciding on the specific research methods for this scenario. The two options
are probability sampling and non-probability sampling. The former is chosen when each member
has equal chance to belong to the sample, where as the latter is chosen when participants are
selected on the basis of their availability. As the research population has been already defined,
hence probability sampling will be appropriate for the study. There are several specific methods
in probability sampling such as systematic sampling, random sampling, cluster sampling,
multiphase sampling and multistage sampling. Systematic sampling is ruled out because no
specific interval in which the samples needs to be chosen. Stratified sample cannot be taken too
as there is no specific population characteristics that needs to be chosen (Uprichard 2013).
Hence, the best method suitable to the scenario is simple random sampling. According to this
process, random sample of entrepreneurs can be selected from SMEs in France. As the sample
size has been already decided, 150 samples can be selected from total number of SMEs in
France. This approach is useful to get samples from a large population.
Answer 2
1. Literature review is an important component of academic paper as it gives clear update
regarding current research that has been done on a topic and the significance of those
literatures for practice area. Another important role of literature review in an academic
paper is that it gives clear insight regarding current knowledge in the topic and any