Step 5: Select a Research Strategy
Choosing a research strategy involves deciding on the general approach you
will take to evaluate your research hypothesis. General research strategies are
introduced in Chapter 6 and discussed in Chapters 7, 10, 12, and 13. The
choice of a research strategy is usually determined by one of two factors:
1. The type of question asked: Consider, for example, the following two
research questions:
Is there is a relationship between sugar consumption and activity level for preschool
children?
Will increasing the level of sugar consumption for preschool children cause an
increase in their activity level?