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Carrying out a research paper is concerned to be a simple task. However, in practice it is far more complicated. The most important factor is for the researcher to know the main principles of the research process. It is vital to identify the research methods progression, the meaning and purpose of the research to be carried out, by the formulation of hypothesis, aims and questions, the use of methodology-both quantitative and qualitative-their characteristics and suitability when utilized, and the need of sampling and ethical considerations. By the use of theoretical framework, the current research paper firstly discusses and analyses the principles of bringing about a research paper, and most importantly it emphasizes the advantages and disadvantages of research methodology.
Keywords: Research Methods; Methodology; Quantitative Methods; Qualitative Methods.
1. INTRODUCTION
The study of research methods is wide and complex, as it consists of various important issues for the completion of a research paper. Researchers firstly need to look at a wide range of philosophies, concepts and issues in terms of establishing a high-quality piece of research, as well as to take into great consideration the characteristics of both quantitative and qualitative research approaches, and their strengths and limitations, before these are applied in practice.
All these aspects will then allow the researcher to decide whether it is appropriate for the research under study to use either the quantitative or the qualitative research method or even a combination of both.
The current research report aims to give an overview on the preceding aspects when carrying out a research, it discusses the concept of research methods and the need for establishing research hypothesis, aims and questions in the creation of a valid and reliable piece of work.
Moreover, the research paper analyses research methodology in terms of their advantages, disadvantages, validity, reliability and sampling. Finally, the research report refers to ethics, an important element regarding the completion of an ethically accepted research paper.
The purpose of the current research is to help mostly students in terms of fulfilling their academic requirements in completing a research paper. Students will then become aware of the most important elements of research methods progression. Most significantly, they will be able to decide the appropriate research methodology for the topic...