Research

The main purpose of research is to:

• explore new ideas and theories

• validate existing knowledge

• solve specific problems

• all of the above

Describe what types of results can be expected from ‘descriptive’ research.

• Quantitative data with statistical analysis

• Qualitative insights and patterns

• Experimental results with control groups

• Predictive models and forecasts

Primary research is defined as:

• The collection of original data to answer a specific research question.

• The analysis of existing data to draw conclusions.

• The process of reviewing literature to gather information.

• The use of secondary sources to support a hypothesis.

The key purpose of qualitative research is to:

• explore complex phenomena in depth

• quantify variables and analyze statistical relationships

• test hypotheses through controlled experiments

• measure the frequency of certain behaviors

Explain what type of research uses observations to count the number of times someone repeats the same word in an interview.

• Qualitative research

• Quantitative research

• Mixed-method research

• Experimental research

Describe how the types of research evidence needed may begin with the project selection.

• Research evidence is not needed at the project selection stage.

• Research evidence is only needed after project completion.

• Research evidence is needed from the beginning of project selection.

• Research evidence is only needed during project execution.

Explain the type of evidence that would validate the impact of a project to improve value for money.

• Financial reports and cost-benefit analysis

• Anecdotal evidence from stakeholders

• General observations and assumptions

• Unrelated project outcomes

Explain how KPIs could evidence a sustainable change as a result of a successful project.

• KPIs can track progress and measure the impact of changes over time.

• KPIs are irrelevant to measuring sustainable change.

• KPIs only measure financial performance.

• KPIs are only used for short-term projects.

Describe why the lessons learnt from a project post-mortem is important to a business.

• They help identify successful strategies and areas for improvement.

• They are used to celebrate project completion only.

• They are irrelevant to future projects.

• They are only useful for financial reporting.

Explain the reason why collecting stakeholder voice research evidence is important.

• To understand stakeholder perspectives and improve decision-making

• To comply with legal requirements

• To reduce project costs

• To increase stakeholder numbers