Research
Methods
qis one of the most
important parts of
the research paper.
q It allows the
reader to evaluate
the reliability and
validity of the
research.
qI n w r i t i n g t h i s
ch a p t e r, yo u w i l l
learn how to write
a good and strong
methodology
c h a p t e r b y
following the 4
simple steps
1) EXPLAIN YOUR
METHODOLOGICAL
APPROACH.
2) DESCRIBE YOUR
METHODS OF DATA
COLLECTION.
WHAT TO INCLUDE?
q The sampling method or
criteria you used to select
the participants or sources.
q T he tools, procedures and
materials you used to gather
data.
2) DESCRIBE YOUR
METHODS OF DATA
q HowCOLLECTION.
y o u m e a s u r
variables especially in
e d y o u r
quantitative data and
experimental research, you
should give enough detail for
it to be replicated by another
researcher.
3) DESCRIBE YOUR
METHODS OF ANALYSIS.
q• In this step, you
should describe
how you processed
a n d a n a l y ze d t h e
data.
3) DESCRIBE YOUR
METHODS OF ANALYSIS.
q Avoid going to much
detail here, so don’t
star t presenting or
discussing any of
your results.
4) EVALUATE/JUSTIFY
YOUR METHODOLOGICAL
q • YoMETHODS
ur methodology
should make the case
as to why you chose the
particular method.
Especially if you did not
take the most standard
appeal to your topic.
4) EVALUATE/JUSTIFY
YOUR METHODOLOGICAL
• D i s cMETHODS
uss why other
methods were not suitable
for your objectives and show
how your chosen approach
contributes to new
knowledge or understanding.