NIT6130 Introduction to Research: Bluetooth Methodology Report

This report, prepared for NIT6130 Introduction to Research, focuses on the methodology employed in a study concerning Bluetooth technology. The report begins with an overview of the research problem, highlighting the limitations of time and resources. It then delves into the types of methodologies, contrasting qualitative and quantitative approaches, and justifying the selection of a qualitative method due to resource constraints. The report reviews existing methodologies, addressing the sub-problem of limited quantitative data, and proposes a methodology centered on primary data collection through surveys. The benefits and limitations of the proposed approach are discussed, along with a framework for data collection, analysis, and presentation. The report emphasizes the importance of using quantitative methods to enhance the scope, reliability, and validity of the research, concluding that the chosen methodology will provide effective solutions and attract interest from the target audience.

NIT6130 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
ASSIGNMENT 3 – METHODOLOGY

Table of Contents
Table of Contents.................................................................................................................................ii
List of Figures.....................................................................................................................................iii
List of Tables.......................................................................................................................................iv
Chapter 1 Methodology........................................................................................................................1
1.1 Research Problem and Reorganized Collected Literature..........................................................1
1.1.1 Research Problem Statement...............................................................................................1
1.1.2 Reorganized Collected Literature........................................................................................2
1.2 Types of Methodology...............................................................................................................2
1.2.1 Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies.......................................................................2
1.2.2 Type of Chosen Methodology.............................................................................................2
1.3 Review of the Existing Methodologies......................................................................................2
1.3.1 Selected Sub-Problem.........................................................................................................2
1.3.2 Analysis of the Selected Methodologies.............................................................................3
1.3.3 Relevance of the Research Problem....................................................................................3
1.3.4 Summary of the Reviewed Methodologies.........................................................................3
1.4 Proposed Methodology...............................................................................................................3
1.4.1 Identification and Justification............................................................................................3
1.4.2 Benefits and Limitations.....................................................................................................3
1.4.3 Framework and Explanation...............................................................................................3
List of References.................................................................................................................................4
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List of Figures
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List of Table
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Chapter 1
Methodology
Methodology is the section of a research which will help in delivering the information
related with the methods adopted by the researcher so as to collect the data (Ellis, &
Levy, 2017). This section of the research is designed to evaluate all the factors and
techniques which are being used by the researcher so as to gather the data. It is
necessary that all the methods and techniques used by the researcher so that the target
population could get the direction with the effect of which authenticity and reliability of
the research report could be enhanced. To ensure that the research should move in a
right direction it is required that a researcher should choose the right methodology. This
will help in providing a set direction to the researcher and will help in availing
appropriate and accurate set of information to the target population (McLeod, 2013).
1.1 Research Problem and Reorganized Collected Literature
Research was conducted by the researcher on Bluetooth which is a wireless technology
with the help of which people could connect their mobile phones files with others. In
this research researcher has tried to gather information related with Bluetooth with the
help of various sources (Adler, 2015). This research on Bluetooth will help the mobile
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and various other electronic communication companies in making the decision of
whether they should apply Bluetooth technology in their electronic item or not
(Turabian, 2007). While performing the research there are certain set of problems which
came into existence which will have a negative impact on the research formulated by
the researcher?
One of the problems which came into existence is that the technology of Bluetooth has
become very old on which many of the past researches have already been
implemented. This reduces the scope of the research formulated by the researcher in
present time (Chakrabarti, 2010).
The time and budget available with the researcher was not sufficient due to which he
faced issues in collecting appropriate set of data from various primary sources. This
again affects the scope of a research. Collecting data from the primary sources helps the
researcher in providing quantitative data and helps the target users in making
appropriate set of decision in relation with the aspect on which the research is being
formulated (Barkan, & Linoff, 2013).
1.1.1 Research Problem Statement
Limitation of time and availability of proper set of resources is one of the main problem
attached with the researcher, these are the aspects which have a huge impact on the
validity of the research as it causes limitation to the project scope.
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1.1.2 Reorganized Collected Literature
Research Problem Sub-problem Collected Literature
Problem 1 Sub-problem 1 Literature 1
Literature 2
…
Technology Has become
old, already many of the
researches has been
formulated previously.
Sub-problem 2
Less quantitative data
Issues with the validation
of the research
Problem 2 Sub-problem n
Limited budget and time Limited Scope
1.2 Types of Methodology
1.2.1 Qualitative and Quantitative Methodologies
Qualitative Methodology
Qualitative research helps in availing theoretical data related with the research which
helps in evaluating data collected from the secondary-sources. Qualitative data helps in
generating in-depth information/data related with the selected topic. In-depth
information of the research, topic helps target users in making an appropriate decision
in relation with the information provided by the researcher in the research (Aramberri,
& Butler, 2013). Qualitative data which is also known as second hand data is being
collected by undertaking secondary sources of data collection, which provides relevant
information related to the research topic.
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Secondary sources are used to collected already published or already used data which is
helpful in current research. To ensure that qualitative research could be formulated
researcher evaluate information from various secondary sources which are books
available in the libraries on the same topic or on the related topic, various articles and
newspapers, and for mass information internet is one of the most effective sources of
data collection which helps the researcher in evaluating all the aspects of the research.
Quantitative Methodology
Quantitative methodology is the methodology which is being used by the researcher so
as to provide numerical information in the research. It is the method which provides the
direction to the researcher with the effect of which more impressive and attractive
research content is being developed. Quantitative research helps in evaluating the
quantitative data which is presented with the help of bars, pie charts and various other
graphical representations (Ellis, & Levy, 2017). Accuracy and authenticity of the research
report is being increased by using quantitative methodology of data collection.
To develop quantitative data researchers mostly uses primary sources of data collection
as it helps in availing raw data for the research. Primary sources of data collection are
the sources which helps in evaluating data directly from the people have proper set of
knowledge about the research topic. Responses are collected with the help of survey in
which questionnaire is being developed by the researcher and responses are collected
directly from the responses and experts (Bell, 2014). This data is then analysed and
collated data is being provided in the form of bars and pie charts in the research report.
1.2.2 Type of Chosen Methodology
To develop the content of this research report researcher has used qualitative method
which will help in availing theoretical data related with the topic selected. Reason
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behind choosing qualitative method of data collection is that, researcher do not have
proper time and budget to indulge in survey and collection quantitative data with the
help of primary sources of data collection (Borrett, et. al., 2016). Methodology chosen
by the researcher will help in availing in depth information related with Bluetooth and
will provide an appropriate direction to the people available in the market.
1.3 1.3 Review of the Existing Methodologies
1.3.1 1.3.1 Selected Sub-Problem
The sub problem selected by the researcher is less quantitative data. Reason behind
selecting this sub problem is that, researcher wants to provide quantitative data for the
research in which he is indulged (Fletcher, 2016). To overcome from the sub problem
researcher will try to evaluate quantitative information from various secondary sources
of data collection. Using appropriate sources researcher will develop quantitative data
which will help in fulfilling research requirements and will help in broadening the scope
of the research formulated by the researcher.
1.3.2 Analysis of the Selected Methodologies
To resolve the research problem and the sub problem researcher has used various facts
and figures in relation with Bluetooth. These facts and figures are being used by the
researcher from various secondary sources of data collected. With the effect of these
sources an assurance is made by the researcher that the authenticity and reliability of
the research could remain maintained. With the help of the quantitative data an
assurance could be made that the research content developed by the researcher could
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help the target users in making effective set of decisions in relation with the research
topic selected (Hamilton, 2007).
1.3.3 Relevance of the Research Problem
Data developed for the research report is relevant and is effective. Assurance is made by
the researcher that true and fair data should be provided to the target users. This will
help the users in making effective set of decision related with the use of Bluetooth.
Assurance could also be made that the research content developed is true and
authenticated and does not contain any false and fraud data.
1.3.4 Summary of the Reviewed Methodologies
Literature1 Secondary Sources of
Data Collection
Qualitative
information
related with the
research
Limited Scope
Literature2 Secondary Sources of
Data Collection
Quantitative
information
related with the
research
Broader Scope
1.4 Proposed Methodology
1.4.1 Identification and Justification
Methodology proposed for the collection of data is primary sources of data collection
which will help the researcher in developing quantitative data for the research.
Quantitative data helps the researcher in making the research report more concise and
comprehensive which helps in attracting interest of the target users. It is the method
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which is used by the researcher so as to collect the raw data with the effect of which
assurance is made that the content used by the users will help them in making
appropriate and effective set of decision (Kennedy-Clark, 2013). Hence, it is required
that quantitative data should be collected and data should be presented in the findings
and analysis section of the research report.
1.4.2 Benefits and Limitations
There are various set of benefits related with quantitative method of data collection. It
will help in making the research report more comprehensive and concise. Target users
will take interest in the research and will get attracted towards the same. This will help
in enhancing the scope of the research report and will increase its reliability and validity
in the market (Gatrell, et. al., 2015).
Every coin has its two phases in the same manner with benefits comes several set of
limitations. There are certain limitations attached with the method proposed by the
researcher. Analysing data and developing quantitative content is a very crucial task as
in case if researcher will include any wrong analysis then it will have a direct impact on
the market activities also it will have a huge impact on the scope of the research content
developed.
Quantitative method includes collection of data from primary sources. In case of
resources refuse or provide false information then again it will have a huge impact on
authenticity and validity of the research (GRAY, 2012).
The method is very costly and time consuming.
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1.4.3 Framework and Explanation
Quantitative information will be gathered in the research which will help target users in
gaining appropriate and accurate information related with the research content. To
gather quantitative data researcher will have to use primary sources of data collection in
which he will have to conduct a survey.
Survey will be done with the help of questionnaire which will contain several set of
questions related with the research topic. Responses will be collected from the
respondents (McLeod, 2013).
To select the respondents sampling will be done and evaluation of the market from
which the responses will be collected will be done. This will help the researcher in
collecting data related with the research.
After collection of the raw data researcher will have to indulge in analysis (Turabian,
2007). After analysing and evaluating the data researcher will have to present it in the
form of bar diagram, pie chart of line graph. This will help in attracting the interest of
the target users and will help in broadening the scope of the research conducted by the
researcher.
Hence, it could be evaluated that using quantitative method will provide an effective set
of solution to the researcher. People will get attracted towards the research developed
by the researcher which will enhance the scope of the same in the market. It will also
ensure that the reliability and validity of the research could get enhanced (Chakrabarti,
2010).
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