Research Paper

TOPIC: Effectiveness of Telemedicine in the Care of Senior Citizens.

Step 6: Overall Research Approach and Final Product Description

The overall research approach section of the study includes a description of the research design that is most appropriate for the research study at hand. The choice for the research design depends on the nature of the research problem, the purpose of the study, and the research questions. Such methods may include quantitative, qualitative, or both.

Ultimately, the approach is determined based on whether it is the best approach to contribute the new knowledge specified in the purpose and problem.

For the purpose of this assignment consider the following :

· Describe the overall approach to your study (e.g., inductive, deductive) and the research method/strategy you will choose (e.g., case study, organizational survey).

· Provide a short description of the goals of your project and how the chosen method and strategy will address the management questions of interest.

· Describe the potential product, participants, materials, and procedure.

· Include references and in-text citations as appropriate. 

Additional Resources:

· View the video, “Inductive and deductive research approaches” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QB41z6_mUxk [6:43]

· View the video, “Deductive & inductive research” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gctAuZGrdbQ [4:02]

· View the video, “Deductive and Inductive Reasoning” (Bacon vs. Aristotle - Scientific Revolution) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WAdpPABoTzE [8:46]

· View the video, “Developing a Quantitative Research Plan: Choosing a Research Design” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UywO2XuFuBA [46:11]

Step 7 – Data Collection

The data collection plan consists of methods, instruments, and sources. How will you measure the constructs and variables? What is the sampling strategy? The choices in this step determine the “menu” of data analysis options.

Step 8 – Data Analysis

While measurement and data collection are typically focused on the constructs, variables, and context factors - the analysis is focused on the relationships between the constructs, variables, and context factors. There is a wide variety of options based on the type of data and the purpose.

Step 9 – Drawing Conclusions

The last component puts all the pieces together in a cogent conclusion and discussion on theory and practice implications.