1. From Objectives to Methods (b) Research Cycles A/Professor Rob Cavanagh April 22, 2009

2. PositivisticResearchSequence

3. PositivisticResearchSequence Conception Boundaries Components

4. PositivisticResearchSequence Conception Boundaries Components Operational definition Dimensions Constructs

5. PositivisticResearchSequence Conception Boundaries Components Operational definition Dimensions Constructs Questions Associations Influences

6. PositivisticResearchSequence Conception Boundaries Components Tools Instruments Analyses Operational definition Dimensions Constructs Questions Associations Influences

7. PositivisticResearchSequence Conception Boundaries Components Tools Instruments Analyses Operational definition Dimensions Constructs Questions Associations Influences

8. InterpretiveResearchSequence

9. InterpretiveResearchSequence Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal

10. InterpretiveResearchSequence Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Approach View of the world View of knowledge

11. InterpretiveResearchSequence Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Design check Rationality Cohesion Fidelity Methodology Data collection Data analysis Approach View of the world View of knowledge

12. InterpretiveResearchSequence Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Design check Rationality Cohesion Fidelity Methodology Data collection Data analysis Questions Associations Influences Approach View of the world View of knowledge

13. InterpretiveResearchSequence Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Design check Rationality Cohesion Fidelity Tools Instruments Analyses Methodology Data collection Data analysis Questions Associations Influences Approach View of the world View of knowledge

14. InterpretiveResearchSequence Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Design check Rationality Cohesion Fidelity Tools Instruments Analyses Operational definition Dimensions Constructs Methodology Data collection Data analysis Questions Associations Influences Approach View of the world View of knowledge

15. Scientific Human Research

16. Scientific Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal

17. Scientific Human Research Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Conception Boundaries Components

18. Scientific Human Research Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Conception Boundaries Components Operational definition Dimensions Constructs

19. Scientific Human Research Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Conception Boundaries Components Operational definition Dimensions Constructs Questions Associations Influences

20. Scientific Human Research Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Conception Boundaries Components Operational definition Dimensions Constructs Questions Associations Influences Approach View of the world View of knowledge

21. Scientific Human Research Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Conception Boundaries Components Operational definition Dimensions Constructs Methodology Data collection Data analysis Questions Associations Influences Approach View of the world View of knowledge

22. Scientific Human Research Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Conception Boundaries Components Tools Instruments Analyses Operational definition Dimensions Constructs Methodology Data collection Data analysis Questions Associations Influences Approach View of the world View of knowledge

23. Scientific Human Research Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Design check Rationality Cohesion Fidelity Conception Boundaries Components Tools Instruments Analyses Operational definition Dimensions Constructs Methodology Data collection Data analysis Questions Associations Influences Approach View of the world View of knowledge

24. Scientific Human Research Eidos Guiding principle Abstract ideal Design check Rationality Cohesion Fidelity Conception Boundaries Components Tools Instruments Analyses Operational definition Dimensions Constructs Methodology Data collection Data analysis Questions Associations Influences Approach View of the world View of knowledge