Designing the research-Proposal
executive summary
backgroung
problem definition/objectives of the research
approach to the problem
fieldwork/data collection
data analysis
reporting
cost and time
appendices
Designing the research-sampling design
identify target population
sample examine portion of population
the portion must be carefully selected to represent that population
Designing the research-Pretesting
Pretesting-to refine a measuring instrument
use suggestion from respondents to identify and change confusing questions or techniques
Pretesting can be used several times to define questions, instruments, or procedures.
Designing the research-Pilot Testing
Is conducted to detect weaknesses in design and to provide proxy data for selecion of a probability sample.
should draw subjects from target population
size range from 25-100 depending on method
Risk:reducing supply of repondents