Types of research methods and disciplines
Types of research methods and disciplines
A dissertation is an extended piece of writing based on comprehensive reading and research, written by an academic scholar at an undergraduate, masters or post graduate level. In some cases, a dissertation is referred to an academic research document written at PhD level, while a Thesis may be one which is written by an academic at Masters or Undergraduate level. However the opposite is also true in other cases.
Etymology
The word ‘dissertation’ was derived from the Latin word dissertātiō which means ‘discourse’ or ‘path.
Types of Research
There are two types of research which can be done to develop a thesis or dissertation:
Practical Research: The practical approach consists of the empirical study of the topic under research and chiefly consists of hands on approach. This involves first hand research in the form of questionnaires, surveys, interviews, observations and discussion groups.[1]
Theoretical Research: A non empirical approach to research, this usually involves perusal of mostly published works like researching through archives of public libraries, court rooms and published academic journals.[2]
Types of Research Method
Descriptive/Qualitative
This type of research methods involve describing in details specific situation using research tools like interviews, surveys, and observations.[3]
Descriptive/Quantitative
This type of research methods requires quantifiable data involving numerical and statistical explanations. Quantitative analysis hinges on researchers understanding the assumptions inherent within different statistical models.
Correlation/Regression Analysis
This research methodology involves determining the strength of the relationship between two or more variables (e.g. are violent video games correlated with aggression in children).
Quasi-Experimental
This research involves the comparison of two groups, one which is influenced by an external source and another which does not.
Experimental
Involves the
A dissertation is an extended piece of writing based on comprehensive reading and research, written by an academic scholar at an undergraduate, masters or post graduate level. In some cases, a dissertation is referred to an academic research document written at PhD level, while a Thesis may be one which is written by an academic at Masters or Undergraduate level. However the opposite is also true in other cases.
Etymology
The word ‘dissertation’ was derived from the Latin word dissertātiō which means ‘discourse’ or ‘path.
Types of Research
There are two types of research which can be done to develop a thesis or dissertation:
Practical Research: The practical approach consists of the empirical study of the topic under research and chiefly consists of hands on approach. This involves first hand research in the form of questionnaires, surveys, interviews, observations and discussion groups.[1]
Theoretical Research: A non empirical approach to research, this usually involves perusal of mostly published works like researching through archives of public libraries, court rooms and published academic journals.[2]
Types of Research Method
Descriptive/Qualitative
This type of research methods involve describing in details specific situation using research tools like interviews, surveys, and observations.[3]
Descriptive/Quantitative
This type of research methods requires quantifiable data involving numerical and statistical explanations. Quantitative analysis hinges on researchers understanding the assumptions inherent within different statistical models.
Correlation/Regression Analysis
This research methodology involves determining the strength of the relationship between two or more variables (e.g. are violent video games correlated with aggression in children).
Quasi-Experimental
This research involves the comparison of two groups, one which is influenced by an external source and another which does not.
Experimental
Involves the