Summary Module & Lecture 1 of IRM: Foundations of Research

Module & Lecture 1 of IRM: Foundations of research
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1. What is the Sci- Collecting systematic knowledge that results in a correct
entific Method? prediction or reliable outcome

Findings can be used to make further predictions

2. What 3 com- 1) Scientific Manner
ponents should 2) No bias
be included in 3) Reliable and valid conclusion
the Scientific
Method?

3. What are the 1) Puzzle:
3 main goals Choice of problem to study
in the research
process? 2) Approach:
Choice of theoretical perspective

3) Method:
Choice of empirical strategy

4. What are the 3 1) Choice of topic
steps in the Puz- 2) Formulation of initial research question
zle goal? 3) Recent developments

5. What are the 3 1) Choice of theoretical approach
steps in the Ap- 2) Formulation of main research question
proach goal? 3) Formulation of hypotheses

6. What are the 1) Case selection
3 steps in the 2) Operationalisation of hypotheses
Method goal? 3) Choice of methodology

7. What are the 6 1) Research Topic
components of 2) Literature Review
the Research Cy- 3) Research Design
cle? 4) Data Collection
5) Data Analysis
6) Reporting

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