Cmy3708

SPECIAL ASSSIGNMENT: F1 CONCESSION CMY3708

TOPIC: DECISION-MAKING STEPS IN RESEARCH PROCESS

STUDENT NAME: AVHATAKALI CUSWELL MURUGE

STUDENT NUMBER: 40778592

QUALIFICATION: BA PSYCHOLOGY

MODULE: CMY3708 (QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN CRIMINOLOGY)

DATE: 11 AUGUST 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction

2. Decision -making steps in the research process

Step 1: Choice of research topic

Step 2: Formulation of the problem

Step 3: Data collection

Step 4: Data processing and analysis

3. Definition of key concept

4. Conclusion

Bibliography

1. Introduction

Whether the research is applied or basic, qualitative or quantitative, certain steps are applicable to each research. Designing a valid research needs first and then using the research techniques that most directly meet needs. Research design involves a series of steps that provides a system approach to research. The steps are referred to as the research process.

2. Decision -making steps in the research process

Step 1: Choice of research topic

Prior to starting a research project, one of the most important steps is recognizing and defining what is going to be studied. Identifying or determining the topic or problem sets the groundwork for the rest of the research.

The research topic serves as the foundation of research study. If it is well formulated, you can expect a good study to follow.

For example, embarking on the study of crime can be too great on undertaking without focusing on a specific aspect crime, such as types, causes or punishment. Therefore it is important to specify the target of the research first. Doing this will make completing the remaining stages easier.

Sources of research topics

* People – study of individuals, organization, groups and communities, etc.

* Problem – issues, situation, needs, population, etc.

* Program – contents, structure, outcomes, etc.

* Phenomena – cause and effect relationships, the...