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your research topic and your research paradigm after a preliminary
literature search, you should now outline your research design in order
to conduct your research work. According to Vogt(1993), a research
design is the 'science and art of planning procedures for conducting
studies so as to get the most valid findings'. Understandably, having a
good research design is very important at the beginning of your research
project because it will give you proper guidance and focus on your
research.
To set up a research design means you have to prepare a document called research proposal. This proposal will outline every aspect of your research , which shall include identification of a research problem , determine the purpose of research, development of a conceptual framework, defining research questions and hypotheses, identify the scope and limitations of the study, deciding on methodology, data analysis and determining the expected outcome. In short, it should form a backbone of your study. [Chapter 4] [Back to Research Guide] [Chapter 6]
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