CONSIDERATIONS IN CONDUCTING RESEARCH

A smaller, more manageable version of a larger group. It is a subset containing the characteristics of a larger group.

The entire set from which researchers draw data for a statistical study. It can be a group of individuals or a set of items

Refers to the originality and uniqueness of the research question, methodology, or findings

Refers to data that is collected by someone other than the primary user. Examples are information collected by government departments and other data originally collected for research purposes.

The use of multiple methods or data sources to develop a comprehensive understanding of phenomena (Patton, 1999)

A type of data that is collected by researchers directly from main sources through interviews, surveys, experiments, etc.

The process of collecting relevant and reliable data. This involves statistical analysis or other methods to identify patterns and trends in the data.

Ensures that a study was conducted with the utmost integrity and respect for all parties involved

A procedure for collecting analyzing, and mixing both quantitative and qualitative data in a single study to understand a research problem.

A type of data collected through observations, interviews, FGDs, etc.