Logic of inquiry and research design - Desiging an empirical study: substantiated choices

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The most important requirement of scientific research is the logic of inquiry. What does it mean?

It means that you logically and coherently design and do your research.

This contains decisions on strategic, tactical and operational level.

What are the two types of designs within a research design?

Concept design; concerns the component of the problem statement

Technical design; concerns the research strategy

What 4 questions should the research design answer?

- What is the problem that you will research? (research question)
- Why is it important to investigate this problem? (theoretical / practical relevance)
- How do you intend to research the problem? (choices in strategy, observation methods and data analysis methods)
- Why will you research the problem this way?  (Methodelogical substation)
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What are the two ingredients for successful research?

1. Curiosity
2. Reflection in action

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