Must address informed consent, anonymity, and the prevention of harm to participants. Conclusion
Since you usually cannot study an entire population, you must select a sample:
Every member has a known chance of being selected (Random, Stratified). This reduces bias. Research Methodology
Focuses on human experience and social contexts, leading to qualitative data.
Selection based on convenience or specific criteria (Purposive, Snowball). This is common in qualitative studies. 6. Data Analysis Once data is collected, how is it processed? Must address informed consent, anonymity, and the prevention
Can the study be repeated with the same results?
Uses software like SPSS or Excel to perform descriptive (means, frequencies) or inferential (t-tests, regressions) statistics. Focuses on human experience and social contexts, leading
Combines both to provide a more holistic view of the research problem. 4. Data Collection Methods (The "How") This section details the practical steps taken: