ARMPD- Lecture No. 15 (FYP part 2 Research Design)

Research Design(9/08/12)

Today the our lecturer discussed a about Research Design which plays a essential part in our FYP. He explained the importance of selecting a proper problem and a reasonable solution for it. Once the project is completed we should see whether we have met our objectives. 

                          

When coming up with a solution the lecturer explained that we should conduct our primary and secondary research. Based on those our solution can be presented in a proper manner. The process involved in research designing is a follows,

1. Aims and Objectives of the Research
2. Solution and deliverable
3. Literature review
4. Selected data collection methods
5. Selecting sampling method(Probabilistic/ Non Probabilistic)

Probabilistic Sampling

This method of sampling believes that everyone in the population has a equal chance of getting selected. For this method you need a list of the entire population.

• Simple random sampling
• Stratified random sampling
• Systematic sampling

Non-Probabilistic Sampling

This method of sampling does not conduct random selection. This sampling method consist of few types

1. Quota sampling
2. Snowball sampling
3. Convenient sampling

Researches Prefer probabilistic sampling methods over Non- Probabilistic sampling methods because they consider it has more accurate.

     6. Selected Data Analysis method

Research methods                                          

- Survey                                                          

- Case study

- Action Research

- Experiments

-Ethnography

If we take Survey as the research method the  Research Tools that are required are

- Interviews

- Observation

- Questionnaires(Mail Order/Interview Led Questionnaires)

- Surveys

The lecture was concluded by assigning us a activity. The activity was to do a research design on INTELLIGENT CLINIC MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. We were told to find a proper research method, tools and specify reasons for why we selected that method.

Reflection of the Project

Today i learned how to conduct a proper research using both probability and non-probability sampling methods. Further more learnt about different research methods which can be used effectively for the projects that will meet us in the future. When it comes to our FYP the Reseach Design plays a vital role because a FYP without a proper research will be  just like a person who is stuck inside a tunnel without light. If he wants to find the light he needs to find a way to go outside the tunnel. That was what our lecturer told us and it was one of the major lessons i learnt in my life. Thanks to him. In the future i hope to use these Research methods effectively in my projects.