Choosing a Research Design

Different types of research designs (e.g., experimental, cross-sectional, longitudinal, case-study, comparative) have advantages and disadvantages Based on the research question(s) of your proposed study, which research design do you think is best suited to your...

Conducting research

In a professional career, one may be called upon to conduct research and deliver findings in professional settings. No matter how extensive the research or accurate the conclusions, a weak presentation can undermine an argument. A presentation is a tool to assist in...

Ethnographic field research

This week, you’ll do some ethnographic field research by observing and taking notes. Spend one day documenting your media consumption, from the time you get up to the time you go to sleep. Keep track of: What forms of media do you consume: TV, radio, print...

Social Research Methods

Research Project Format General Considerations: Your project should reflect good writing techniques and guiding principals. The Research Project consists of 5 Chapters: Introduction, Review of Literature, Methodology and Design, Presentation and Analysis of the Data...

Different ways in for a researcher

There are many different ways in for a researcher to test a hypothesis. The two large methods are through non-experimental and experimental (Myers & Hansen, 2012). In a non-experimental method there isn’t any manipulation of the antecedent and the researchers are...

Approaches to cognitive research

CompetenciesIn this project, you will demonstrate your mastery of the following competencies: Evaluate approaches to cognitive researchApply concepts of cognitive science to innovation and technologySupporting MaterialsThe following resources support your work on the...