2.4.4 Main Takeaways on Study Design

Course subject(s) Module 2. Phases & Methods of Scientific Research

  • Be clear about the purpose of your study: Are you interested in describing a field or phenomena, are you interested in an analysis of a process or specific outcomes of a process?
  • Specify your conceptual model, the independent and dependent variables as also their relations.
  • Ensure that the variables and your expectations about their interactions are described in your research questions.
  • Ensure that your sampling approach is also dependent on ethical considerations and the application context.

Summary Study Design

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