Question

"Every investigation on a topic of interest is research". Discuss the validity or otherwise of the above assertion. -) Time influences research in a manner in which data is collected with respect to time. Given this backdrop, explain with examples the difference between time series, cross sectional and longitudinal research/data. -) Your friend wishes to generate a research idea in the area of procurement. She has examined her own strengths and interest on the basis of her assignments and has read some review articles, but has failed to find an idea about which she is excited. She comes and asks you for advice. Suggest three techniques that your friend could use, and justify your choice. ) The credibility of a research finding hinges on two main pillars: reliability and validity. What are the core differences between the two? Identify three issues that can threaten the reliability of a research finding? In what ways can the validity of a research finding be threatened? e) A final year student recently got his project proposal approved by his supervisor. Out of excitement, he decides to immediately collect data from the organisation selected for his case study. Without recourse to due diligence, he gets stuck in the process and had to star the whole process afresh. As a student of research, state and explain four underlying factor he ignored regarding the strategies to negotiate and access the data. f) A KTU student decides to do his final year project using Y and K Limited as his case stud Would you consider this student an Internal or External researcher? What are th implications of his researcher status on the access to data for his research? g) The role of ethics cannot be discounted in the pursuit of any serious scientific and academ research. As a budding researcher, state and explain five ethical considerations you wou apply in your research in relation to the collection of data, selection of respondents, de analysis and reporting of findings.

Answer 1

Answering the first question as HOMEWORKLIB Guidelines:

a) When we select a topic for investigation, we are showing interest in that topic and are curious to find more about the same. When we conduct a research, we are curious about a topic and are trying to know more about it. This research can be more about facts, information, features, etc. Using the facts, one can analyze and come up with definitive conclusions about the topic. The same process is followed in investigation. Hence the given assertion that “ Every investigation on a topic of interest is research” is completely valid.