Writing up social research
What is the purpose of the conclusion in a research report?
It explains how concepts were operationally defined and measured
It contains a useful review of the relevant literature
It outlines the methodological procedures that were employed
It summarizes the key findings in relation to the research questions
It summarizes the key findings in relation to the research questions
Almost all written accounts of social research end with a conclusion, either as a separate section or as part of the discussion section. The purpose is to remind the reader of the key findings of the research and relate these back to the original research questions or hypotheses. The conclusion serves as a bridge between this piece of work and anything that may follow. It points directions for further research, therefore, partly through reflecting on the limitations of the work in the light of hindsight.
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 667-668, 671-672, 674, 678
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 667-668, 671-672, 674, 678
It summarizes the key findings in relation to the research questions Almost all written accounts of social research end with a conclusion, either as a separate section or as part of the discussion section. The purpose is to remind the reader of the key findings of the research and relate these back to the original research questions or hypotheses. The conclusion serves as a bridge between this piece of work and anything that may follow. It points directions for further research, therefore, partly through reflecting on the limitations of the work in the light of hindsight.
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 667-668, 671-672, 674, 678
Reference: Bryman: Social Research Methods: 5th Edition Page(s) 667-668, 671-672, 674, 678
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B. A questionnaire survey and focus groups
C. Traditional ethnography and structured observation
D. CATI and CAPI
What is rhetoric?
A. The type of rapport that is usually established in in-depth interviews
B. An ancient form of poetry
C. A technique used to assess the external reliability of a data source
D. The attempt to persuade or convince an audience, often through writing
Which qualitative research method was used by Jones et al (2010)?
A. Structured interviewing
B. Focus groups
C. Semi-structured interviewing
D. CAQDAS
Why does Bryman praise the theory section in the Kelley and De Graaf (1997) article?
A. Because he made a personal contribution to that section
B. Because the research questions are spelled out very specifically
C. Because it covers all theories known at that time
D. Because the language is very poetic
Which sequence do Creswell and Plano Clark (2011) recommend for an article writing up mixed-methods research?
A. Introduction; Methods; Results; Discussion.
B. Introduction; Literature Review; Data; Conclusions.
C. Introduction; Background; Methods; Findings; Discussion; Conclusion.
D. Introduction; Theory; Data; Measurement; Methods and models; Results; Conclusion.
Which of the following is not normally included in a written account of qualitative research?
A. An introduction, locating the research in its theoretical context
B. An explanation of the design of the study
C. A discussion of the main findings in relation to the research questions
D. A decision to accept or reject the hypothesis
The introductory section of a research report should aim to:
A. Identify the specific focus of the study
B. Provide a rationale for the dissertation, or article
C. Grab the reader’s attention
D. All of the above
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