Understanding Research Methods: Selection and Implementation

Research can be a daunting task if one does not select the proper research method. There are many different types of research methods for all types of experiments. When trying to find a solution to a problem a team or individual has to decide on how they would like to conduct their research and also be able to justify why they chose that particular method. A researcher has to take a lot of things into consideration like the time, money and they reliability of the information gathered from the experiment. Research Process The research process is a vital first step once an individual or research team has identified a problem. With the problem being identified the research can begin to find a solution to the problem. The method of research

Quantitative and qualitative research use similar design but, they differ in terms of their epistemological, theoretical and methodological underpinnings. Quantitative research is objectivist epistemology and thus seeks to develop explanatory universal laws in social behaviors by statistically measuring what it assumes to be a static reality. The quantitative research leans towards the views of psychological and social phenomena. On the other hand, qualitative research does not rely on any knowledge from the independent knower, but however socially constructed and that reality is neither static nor fixed. Nonetheless, there are multiple realities that different cultural groups construct on the basis of their world views or value systems, there are multiple interpretations or perspectives on any event or situation (Yilmaz, K.

I would compare actual numbers a statics about the equipment and present them to the athletic director with my recommendation as to why the football team would need this equipment.

Qualitative Method of research could be used in the study of Student Athletes. An experiment could be done with a football team as to see how the react to different types re- enforcement i.e positive or negative feedback from their coaches. This could be used to see which type of feedback is likely to produce the best results in practice or an actual game.

In closing, I have discussed the research process, explain the concepts of quantitative and qualitative research to include mixed methods and action research. I have also discussed 2 research methodologies that can be used to study relevant areas of education or training. I can see why research methods play a key role in the outcome of an