Blog 7: Research Designs

What are your thoughts on research designs after tonight’s class?

Research design can be very complex, if you just read whats on the surface. What I mean about that is, when taking a research class, the authors explain what research is in a jargon that is sometimes incomprehensible. What the teacher present to the class can be difficult as well because they explain the text in this same manner. I guess the idea is to introduce all student to the jargon within the discipline. This can become difficult for the average student to comprehend. I was that average student. I had a professor named Dr. Mooney to help me with understand Research and all the facets of research. I can say I’m still learning but this time around this research class is slightly easier when I took it the first time. What I think of research design is its still complex but I have gained more knowledge in regards to research design.

How important is identifying an appropriate research design for your study?

Its is very important to choose the proper design and statistical analysis. The design portion allows you to measure your hypothesis without little internal bias and error. A great design will eliminate these issues.

What types of research designs are you considering for your study and why? Notate a research design that is consistent with the goals of your study.

I will be using a quantitative design research, that will focus on using surveys to report my findings and allow me to establish some truth to my hypothesis. Sometime researcher will research an issues or topic that is already well documented. Researchers will do this just to insert a new question or shad light on an underlining issue that hasn’t been explored. My goal with my research is gain more knowledge on the topic I’m researching and complete the exercise of doing the assignment.