HSC DM4: Understanding Research Approaches and Methodologies

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• Higher Education (degree)

HSC DM4: Understanding Research Approaches and Methodologies

Learning Objectives

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to describe various research approaches. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to describe different research methodologies. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain how research approaches and methodologies are used for different purposes. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to describe the key stages in a research project. At the end of the lesson, you will be able to explain the elements of a research report.

What do you already know about research approaches and methodologies?

Research Approach

A plan and structure of inquiry that moves from the underlying philosophical assumptions to the specific methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation.

Research Methodology

A systematic way to solve a problem or study an issue that involves the methods, techniques, and procedures used to collect and analyze information.

Use and Purpose of Research Approaches and Methods

Explanation of the use and purpose of research approaches and methods for different research objectives.

Key Stages in a Research Project

Various phases in a research project, including initial research, planning, data collection, data analysis, and reporting results.

Elements of a Research Report

The essential parts of a research report, such as the title, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusions, and references.

Definition List

Research approach: A plan and structure of inquiry that moves from the underlying philosophical assumptions to the specific methods of data collection, analysis, and interpretation. Research methodology: A systematic way to solve a problem or study an issue that involves the methods, techniques, and procedures used to collect and analyze information. Research project stages: Various phases in a research project, typically including initial research, planning, data collection, data analysis, and reporting results. Research report elements: The essential parts of a research report, such as the title, abstract, introduction, methodology, results, discussion, conclusions, and references.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

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Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.