Research Theories
Research Framework
Lecturer/Convenor:
Richard Boateng, PhD.
Email:
Research Framework: Theory and Concepts
richard@pearlrichards.org Office: UGBS RT18 (rooftop)
Research Methods – Dr Richard Boateng [richard@pearlrichards.org]
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Class Website
• www.vivaafrica.net
Use the class website WEEKLY, ask/comment on the articles, and JOIN the FACEBOOK Please Add your name and the course code
Research Methods – Dr Richard Boateng [richard@pearlrichards.org]
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Learning Objectives
• This session introduces students to research frameworks. It covers the differences between theoretical and conceptual frameworks and also explains the basics of hypotheses. Research Framework presents the way of studying variables/concepts concerning a phenomena in order to find/investigate the solution for the research problem. It outlines the relationships between the variables/concepts in manner which explains or predicts a social phenomena within a specific research problem. Finding theories • Literature • Database of Theories: www.tinyurl.com/researchtheories • Ask your academic supervisor/lecturer
Research Methods – Dr Richard Boateng [richard@pearlrichards.org]
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Research Framework: Theory and Concepts
Chapter 3
Research Methods – Dr Richard Boateng [richard@pearlrichards.org]
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Research Profiles of Lecturers in Business
• www.tinyurl.com/ugbslecturers
Research Methods – Dr Richard Boateng [richard@pearlrichards.org]
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Research Framework
– Forms part of the literature review – An outcome of the literature review which provides direction for data collection and analysis
Research Methods – Dr Richard Boateng
Lecturer/Convenor:
Richard Boateng, PhD.
Email:
Research Framework: Theory and Concepts
richard@pearlrichards.org Office: UGBS RT18 (rooftop)
Research Methods – Dr Richard Boateng [richard@pearlrichards.org]
Photo Illustrations from Getty Images – www.gettyimages.com
1
Class Website
• www.vivaafrica.net
Use the class website WEEKLY, ask/comment on the articles, and JOIN the FACEBOOK Please Add your name and the course code
Research Methods – Dr Richard Boateng [richard@pearlrichards.org]
Photo Illustrations from Getty Images – www.gettyimages.com
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Learning Objectives
• This session introduces students to research frameworks. It covers the differences between theoretical and conceptual frameworks and also explains the basics of hypotheses. Research Framework presents the way of studying variables/concepts concerning a phenomena in order to find/investigate the solution for the research problem. It outlines the relationships between the variables/concepts in manner which explains or predicts a social phenomena within a specific research problem. Finding theories • Literature • Database of Theories: www.tinyurl.com/researchtheories • Ask your academic supervisor/lecturer
Research Methods – Dr Richard Boateng [richard@pearlrichards.org]
Photo Illustrations from Getty Images – www.gettyimages.com
3
Research Framework: Theory and Concepts
Chapter 3
Research Methods – Dr Richard Boateng [richard@pearlrichards.org]
Photo Illustrations from Getty Images – www.gettyimages.com
4
Research Profiles of Lecturers in Business
• www.tinyurl.com/ugbslecturers
Research Methods – Dr Richard Boateng [richard@pearlrichards.org]
Photo Illustrations from Getty Images – www.gettyimages.com
5
Research Framework
– Forms part of the literature review – An outcome of the literature review which provides direction for data collection and analysis
Research Methods – Dr Richard Boateng
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