Research services
Research Design
A plan that guides the entire research process, so a study is conducted systematically and produces evidence sufficient to draw conclusions.
A research design is a plan that guides the entire research process, ensuring a study is conducted systematically and effectively.
The association guides you through this process so that you have a clear understanding of the appropriate steps to take to answer your research questions. It helps individuals, institutions and organizations to collect, analyze and interpret data to address a specific research question.
What the design must address
- Study type: exploratory, descriptive or experimental
- Research approach: quantitative, qualitative or hybrid
- Sample frame and sample size
- Fielding technique
- Questionnaire content and construct
- A concept of what will constitute sufficient evidence for drawing conclusions