Research Problem Chart

Research problem

Step 1 - Selecting Research Questions

Ontology

Focuses on understanding the existence of beings/things how they came about, why and how they work and relate to one another.

Positivism

A way to obtain and verify data through empirical evidence.

Epistomology

A process of truth finding, differentiating believes from facts to gain knowledge (insights).

Interpretivism

A way to gain insights through discovering meanings by improving our comprehension of the whole.

 
Theory

Provides with a viewpoint, a philosophical stance about research. What are the theoretical foundations for your approach?

Step 2 - Selecting Methodology

Ethics

The moral principles or rules of conduct for an activity or group.

Methodology

Provides the approach to a research project, and enables conclusions about possible methods.

Step 3 - Linking Methodology with Methods

Sampling

A procedure to choose, identify and gain access to the unit of research.

 
Methods

Constitute research tools which provide the researcher with data.