Capstone Research
Framework of Chapter Three
LAYOUT
Chapter 3: Methodology
Introduction (Setting, context, introduction should flow well)
Rationale for the Research Approach (Why did you select your research methodology)?
Unit of Analysis/Selection of Data Sources (Population, sampling technique, data analysis, Your tool or protocol is correct (e.g., survey, questions, experiment)
Data Collection Methodology (Survey, interview, experiment, etc.)
Trustworthiness (Validity and Reliability)
Summary (Summary flows well)
INTRODUCTION
General Background about the research method which you may choose
Rationale for the Research Approach
Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods are methodologies of research that provide an overall framework for how to collect data (Creswell & Creswell, 2018). To collect data, the researcher may also choose a suitable research method (e.g., experiments, surveys, or tests) which aligns with the specific research topic. Having a clearly defined research design and method is crucial to any researcher as it provides the foundation and framework to arrive at accurate conclusions.
Unit of Analysis
Population.
The population for the study consisted of…………
Trustworthiness (Validity and Reliability)
Researchers need to convey the steps they take in their studies to check for the accuracy, believability, and credibility of their research findings. Validity is one of the strengths of qualitative research and is based on determining whether the findings are accurate from the standpoint of the researcher, the participants, or the readers of an account (Creswell & Creswell).
Irrespective of the research methodology used (qualitative, quantitative, mixed method), reliability is vital as it is a representation of the trustworthiness and consistency of the research work.
Summary
A summary of Chapter three in a paragraph or two.
e.g., This chapter comprised details of research design, rationale of the research approach, unit of analysis and sampling data collection, data analysis, validity, reliability, data collection, data analysis, and ethical considerations.
You may also want to mention:
Data collection and analysis which you implement
Methods used (qualitative, quantitative, mixed, case study, experimental, etc.)
Reason for using the specific method/tool for data collection and analysis, etc,