Discuss the relevant sampling technique and justify what technique you will use for your study
• What is the population from which your sample will be drawn
• What type of sampling technique will you use and why
• What may be the demographic characteristics of your sample
Identify potential data collection techniques and justify your choice
• Compare and contrast the different data collection techniques that are appropriate for your Research Design
• If you are using Mixed Methods or Qualitative research methods
o Discuss how you are using Interviews and what are the key issues that you need to take into consideration when designing your interview protocol
• If you are using Quantitative methods
o Note what existing surveys are available which you may be able to use and their reliabilities
o Or Discuss how you are going to design a survey and what are the key issues that you need to take into consideration.
Identify potential data analysis methods that you may use & justify why particular data analysis methods are appropriate for your research design
• Note why certain data analysis techniques techniques are not appropriate for your research
• Justify your choice of data analysis techniques
• evaluate the effectiveness and rigour of qualitative, quantitative and mixed research methods to be used in your thesis or research
Identify any ethical considerations that you may have to take into account in your study
The marks in each section will take into account to what extent you have based your arguments on reputable sources; adapted generic tables for your research. Used the appropriate writing conventions e.g. correctly used the appropriate referencing method, constructed paragraphs, academic grammar and avoided plagiarism.