研究问题选择research-.ppt

1、Research Methods Creating a research question,SCPM, The Bartlett,Choosing a research subject for the dissertation,Choosing a research subject,broad field of the built environment special personal interest in response to existing literature or data drawn from some rough knowledge assembly at first,A

2、good research topic,good access to existing literature or information or data responds to some interesting debates or ideas achievable in the time available within your capabilities, interests and resources,Frequent mistakes,choosing a subject with little or no existing literature trying to be unrea

3、listically original responding to the latest subjects in the news too broad a topic too many lines of enquiry,The research question,defined as the line of investigation you want to make for the subject/topic chosen is at the core of the research project progress difficult if this is not clear may ch

4、ange as you develop you knowledge you will attempt to answer it in the findings/conclusions,The research question,created so that answers will follow these answers will create a small slice of new knowledge this new knowledge will add to the knowledge/understanding available in the subject area chos

5、en,A hypothesis,is a proposition which can be tested to determine its validity may prove to be correct or incorrect facts are tested for their degree of reliability associated with a strong view of proof or probability is capable of being repeated with comparable results,Research question or hypothe

6、sis,research question(s) broader than hypothesis requirements of proof and probability stronger with hypothesis research questions more suitable for resources of post-graduate students both require rigorous analysis to succeed,Research question tips,read around the subject become familiar with some

7、of the literature identify ideas/debates in the field chosen think about what the answers might be like be realistic about what can be proved or not proved,Research question tips,choose literature and ideas you enjoy dealing with be specific and precise in the objectives you set yourself check wheth

8、er there are WHAT, WHY or HOW questions in your thinking NEVER write the title when writing research questions,Research questions & research methods,closely connected methods must deliver appropriate evidence evidence must be capable of being used to answer the research questions good fit between th

9、e research question or hypothesis & the research methods proposed,Research objectives,Steps needed to address the research question Define ground to be covered Context and setting the scene Time Place Selection of objects for study,Research objectives,from whose point of view? boundaries of the stud

10、y whats in and whats not in logical sequence of steps a sense of priorities,Research questions & research methods,closely connected methods must deliver appropriate evidence evidence must be capable of being used to answer the research questions good fit between the research question or hypothesis &

11、 the research methods proposed,A good fit,select the right kinds of literature select the right kinds of data choose appropriate primary research methods use techniques which suit your capabilities can you deliver suitable evidence to answer the research question?,Work programme,have one be realistic about your resources for primary research discuss y