Waltham International College - Research Philosophies and Methods

This report, likely from Waltham International College, outlines various research philosophies and methodologies. It appears to focus on the practical application of research techniques, including data collection methods and analysis strategies. The report mentions both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The document also highlights the use of tools like SPSS for data analysis. It covers aspects like research approach, strategy, and data collection. Furthermore, the report touches upon sampling techniques and identifies potential risks and issues encountered during the research process. The report is structured to assist in understanding the research process from initial planning to data analysis and interpretation. This report helps students understand the process of research and the tools used in research.

Research Activity Log Template
Date Task Tool or Source
Used (i.e., Library
Catalog,
Expanded
Academic ASAP,
Environment
Abstracts, etc.
Any risks/issues
identified
Problem
encountered
New ideas and
change of
project direction
Tasks planned
for next week
Evaluative
comments
Research
philosophies
Interpretivism No No Positivism
method can be
used to collect
reliable data.
-
Research
approach
Inductive No No The deductive
approach could
have use to
testing the aims
of theory.
-
Research
strategy
Descriptive No No Depth
investigation has
been under to
collect the
information about
the research.
-
Data collection primary No No The secondary
method could
have use with
help of
quantitative
technique with
use of method as
SPSS etc.
Data analysis Qualitative
technique
No No Quantitative
approach could
have used with
help of method as
SPSS ETC.
Waltham International College/April 2019 term

Date Task Tool or Source
Used (i.e., Library
Catalog,
Expanded
Academic ASAP,
Environment
Abstracts, etc.
Any risks/issues
identified
Problem
encountered
New ideas and
change of
project direction
Tasks planned
for next week
Evaluative
comments
Sampling Sample random
technique
No No The random
sample can get
select of
respondents and
this is assistive to
collect the data of
research.
Waltham International College/April 2019 term

Date Task Tool or Source
Used (i.e., Library
Catalog,
Expanded
Academic ASAP,
Environment
Abstracts, etc.
Any risks/issues
identified
Problem
encountered
New ideas and
change of
project direction
Tasks planned
for next week
Evaluative
comments
Waltham International College/April 2019 term