Applied Research Report on Applied Research for Management Learning

This report delves into the core aspects of applied research, a crucial methodology for addressing real-world business and societal challenges. It begins by emphasizing the importance of clarifying and confirming the problem statement to guide the research process, followed by outlining methods for data collection, maintenance, and ensuring data reliability and validity. The report then explores key elements of an applied research strategy, including data collection methods, research objectives, hypothesis formulation, and ethical considerations. It further discusses hypothesis criteria, research strategy framing, and factors to consider when selecting research methodologies, tools, and data collection techniques. The two main types of sampling are described, along with the significance of integrity in research, and the optimization of research relevance. The report also addresses evaluating research findings, reviewing raw data and analyzed findings, and the process of collating and analyzing data. Finally, it covers strategies for documenting and presenting research findings and identifying the need for further research, offering a comprehensive guide to conducting effective applied research.

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Introduction
Applied research is carried out with the view of searching for solutions to counter
problems facing a business enterprise or the society. The inquiry of an applied research is non-
systematic and is launched by an individual, agency or a company with the purpose of addressing
a specific problem. This report will cover some fundamental aspects of an Applied Research.
Q 1. What information should you clarify and confirm when undertaking applied
research?
The researcher should first focus on the problem statement. By clarifying the problem
statement, research question can be developed (Chalmers, et al., 2014, pp.160). Example of such
information includes what the individual or the agency identifies as the problem. This guides the
rest of the research process.
Q 2. How can you clarify and confirm information regarding Applied Research?
This information can be confirmed by analyzing the background data and the literature
review.
Q 3. How can you collect and maintain data in a systematic manner?
The researcher should identify the opportunities to collect data, set the goals for data
collection, plan the method used for collection of data, collect the actual data and finally analyze
the data and act on the result.
Q 4. What factors affecting reliability and validity of data might you need to address?

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Reliability is the extent through which a measurement provides consistent result while
validity is the degree to which a measurement is error free. They both are affected by the
subject’s biases during data collection, poor data collection techniques and failure to locate some
subjects for follow up.
Q 5. What are 6 things an applied research strategy might cover?
These 6 factors include; The method to be used in data collections, ways of meeting the
research objectives, formulation of the research hypothesis and the ethical concerns of the
research (Schonfeld, et al., 2014, pp. 430). Additionally, the purpose of the research and
limitations are to be covered in the strategy.
Q 6. What criteria should a hypothesis meet?
The hypothesis should be able to specify the correlation between variables, it should be
simple and concise and it should be testable and falsifiable (Harriss and Atkinson, 2013,
pp.1026). furthermore, it should be able to distinguish the independent and dependent variable.
Q 7. How should you frame a research strategy?
In coming up with the research strategy, it is important to define the research topic. This
is through understanding the subject matter and internalizing the requirements. The researcher
should also do background research to understand existing literature. Additionally, one can
develop research questions which will determine the method of study to be carried out.
Q 8. What factors should you consider in relation to methods, tools, and data collection
techniques used in research?

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When selecting the research methodology, one should first determine what the research
tends to accomplish. The researcher should also consider the sample size of the respondents. The
duration intended for the research will also inform the method to use. One should also consider
the working budget when choosing research techniques.
Q 9. Briefly outline what the 2 main types of sampling are.
The two main types of sampling are probability and non-probability. The major
characteristic distinguishing them is the issue of randomization (Singh and Masuku, 2014, pp. 8).
Randomization is when members of a sampling size have the equal chances of being chosen for
the study.
Q 10. What two key areas must integrity be applied when optimizing the relevance of the
research?
It is expected that the researcher should present proposals and data with the highest level
of intellectual honesty. The researcher is also required to show integrity in protecting the welfare
of human subjects when conducting research.
Q 11. What should you consider when optimizing the relevance of the research?
One should consider first the content of the research. The content should match the
objectives of the research. The researcher should find if the study tried to answer the hypothesis
formulated. One should further consider if the study has met its purpose.
Q 12. What should you consider when evaluating research findings?

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In evaluating the research, one should consider whether the research questions inform the
reader of the aims of the research. The sample should be adequate and better represent the target
population. One should also ensure the variables are reliable and valid.
Q 13. What should you review the raw data and analyzed findings for?
The data and findings should be reviewed in order to come up with recommendations,
that will address the issues raised. The review also enables the researcher to deduce the
limitations and offer a suggestion for future research.
Q 14. What does collate and analysis data involve?
This process involves interpreting the raw data with the aim of finding useful information
to inform conclusions and derive recommendations (Ivankova, 2014, pp. 34). The process
provides an outlook on the information gathered from the sample group.
Q 15. What are 6 strategies of documenting and presenting research findings?
In presenting the findings, one needs to know the audience. The researcher should tailor
the presentation as per the audience (Zundel, 2013, pp. 110). Other strategies include; using
visuals such as infographics, including actionable recommendations and keeping the presentation
simple. The researcher should highlight the context and practice before the presentation.
Q 16. How can you identify the need for an approach to further research?
Suggestions for further research can be formulated from issues that did not receive
maximum attention in the study. This includes the gaps that may exist in the study. Research
suggestions offer the chance of other researchers joining in the study to cover the gaps.

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Conclusion.
The main aim of the applied research is solving specific problems. The report has
covered the areas that a researcher doing applied research can consider to ensure the study has
followed the necessary procedures and the problem has been appropriately addressed.

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