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Characteristics of a Good Research

Characteristics of a Good Research

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Faith
Following the standards of the scientific method
•Purpose clearly defined: Researcher distinguishes between symptoms of organizations problem, the managers perception of the problem and the research problem
•Research process detailed: Researcher provides complete research proposal
•Research design thoroughly planned: Exploratory procedures are outlined with constructs defined, sample unit is clearly described along with sampling methodology, data collection procedures are selected and designed
•Limitations frankly revealed: Desired procedure is compared with actual procedure in report, desired sample is compared with actual sample in the report, impact on findings and conclusions is detailed.
•High ethical standards applied: Safeguards are in place to protect study participants, organizations, clients and researchers. Recommendations do not exceed the scope of the study. The study’s methodology and limitations sections reflect researcher’s restraint and concern for accuracy
•Findings presented unambiguously: Findings are clearly presented in words, tables and graphs. Findings are logically organized to facilitate reaching a decision about the managers problem. Executive summary of conclusions is outlined. Detailed table of contents is tied to the conclusions and findings presentation
•Conclusions justified: Decision based conclusions are matched with detailed findings
•Researcher’s experience reflected: Researcher provides experience / credentials with report
•Adequate analysis for decision-maker’s needs: sufficiently detailed findings are tied to collection instruments.
Titany answered the question on October 21, 2021 at 08:26

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