Browse our collection of papers in
Research Methods Dissertations

Select number of records per page:  

C/S/231. Review of articles on gender issues: interview techniques

WORDS:
2100
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper reviews four articles: “Adolescent Girls’ and Boys’ Perceptions of Mental Health” by Johansson et al, “The Power to Squash People: Understanding Girls’ Relational Aggression” by Currie et al, “Young People’s Gendered Interpretations of Suicide and Attempted Suicide” by Scourfield et al, and “Revictimizing the Victim?” by Hlavka et al. The articles are related to social research of gender-related attitudes to mental health, relational aggression among girls, interpretations of gender in suicidal context, and the effects of violence on women’s ability to disclose their experiences. The methods of the research used in the articles are discussed with the focus on the interview techniques.

 

KEYWORDS: Article review, gender, social research, mental health, girls’ aggression, suicide, victimise, interview techniques, research methods, Johansson, Currie, Scourfield, Hlavka,

 

C/HR/643. Selection and justification of dissertation topic in HRM

WORDS:
4300
DATE:
2010
PRICE:
49.99 GBP

The paper reports on the procedure of selecting a research topic in the area of human resource management (HRM). The paper has a form of diary entries providing the rationale for the choice of the topic: “Impact of HRM Practices on Organisational Performance of UK Telecommunication Companies”, reviewing related academic literature, formulating research aims and objectives are formulated, and describing the methodology of the proposed research.

 

KEYWORDS: HRM research topics, Impact of HRM Practices on Organisational Performance of UK Telecommunication Companies, research methods,

 

C/P/182. What is Research Methodology? How does it relate to Theory? How do Theory and Methodology Shape the Definition of Specific Research Questions? – A Study in Relation to the Impact of Foreign Aid on Jordanian Foreign Policy, with Particular Focus on US and UK Aid to the Middle East.

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper offers a description of the research methods that can be applied to the study of Jordanian foreign policy and its responses to foreign aid. The importance of the links between theory and methodology is highlighted reviewing the scholarly debate on the subject and discussing it in the context of international relations.

 

KEYWORDS: Foreign Aid, Jordanian Foreign Policy, International relations, Research Methods,

 

C/LI/31. The Science of Scientific Writing

WORDS:
420
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper looks at the methods of scientific writing outlining the principles of presenting information, discourse structure, semantic and syntactic devices of building emphasis, etc. The paper has no references.

 

KEYWORDS: Scientific writing, discourse, emphasis, clarity, sentence,

 

S/B/489. Data and Information

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the differences and similarities between data and information providing their definitions and describing the methods of collecting and organising data and information.

 

KEYWORDS: data, information,

 

S/EC/76. Critical Evaluation of Research Methodologies Used in Sylvie Chevrier's Research on Cross-Cultural Management in Multinational Project Groups

WORDS:
2800
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper reviews Chevrier's research on cross-cultural management discussing the content of the study with references to Hofstede's theory of cultural dimensions, and evaluating its methodology and data collection techniques. Criticism is expressed toward Chevrier's limited understanding of cross-cultural teams and the selection of cases for analysis.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, cross-cultural team, Hofstede, cultural differences,

 

C/S/143. Methodological approaches to primary research: What are students` views on the effects of smoking ban on the health of British society?

WORDS:
1000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the methodology of research discussing 'raw data' analysis of primary documents that can be potentially used in research projects. Advantages and disadvantages of using raw data in a qualitative framework are discussed, the role of literature reviews is highlighted. A sample of primary data analysis of students' attitudes to the national smoking ban in the UK is supplied in the Appendix.

 

KEYWORDS: Methodology, raw data, primary research, qualitative research, students` views, smokin,

 

S/S/207. Critically Evaluate the Use of Focus Groups in Social Research

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines the value of focus group (FG) studies in social research providing definitions of 'focus group', indicating FG key characteristics, outlining possible contributions of FG analysis to social sciences, and highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of FG studies as a method of research.

 

KEYWORDS: critically, evaluate, focus, social, research,

 

C/B/1419. Critical review of the research methods used in the report on Implications of the runway extension at Aberdeen airport for policy makers

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper presents a critical review of the report Implications of the runway extension at Aberdeen airport for policy makers examining the validity of the Airport expansion, the strengths and weaknesses of the report, its aims, methodology and findings. A better research methodology is argued suggesting a less biased approach and consideration of concerns overlooked in the report.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, Runway extension, Aberdeen, Critique, Research Methods,

 

C/B/1420. Critical review of references, methods and structure of the report on Implications of the runway extension at Aberdeen airport for policy makers

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper critically reviews the report on the future of the Aberdeen Airport discussing its structure and content, the relevance of the references (i.e. to the UK Government's White Paper The Future of Air Transport), the methods of the research and the validity of the findings. The weaknesses of the report are outlined.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, Aberdeen Airport, literature review, Critique, research methodology, Air Tran,

 

C/EC/70. Critical Evaluation of Dissertation

WORDS:
2900
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper offers critical analysis of an MS dissertation discussing the value of the research hypothesis, the adequacy of the literature review, the validity of the research methods, the design of the questionnaire, the ethical considerations addressed by the author, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Critical Evaluation, MS Dissertation, research methods,

 

C/EI/76. Review of Two Reports on Anti-Spam

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the approaches applied by two different research projects to a similar topic related to anti spam. Similarities and differences between the approaches are identified along the lines of research philosophy, research strategy, time horizons, data collection methods, etc. Advantages and disadvantages of the studied approaches are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Review, research philosophy, research strategy, time horizons, data collection,

 

C/P/138. Are Empirical Methods the best way of Understanding Society?

WORDS:
5200
DATE:
2009
PRICE:
59.99 GBP

The paper examines the applications of empirical methods discussing their advantages and disadvantages, providing definitions of epistemology, identifying the effectiveness the epistemological underpinnings of the research and practical impacts that such research may have on social studies.

 

KEYWORDS: Research Methods, Empiricism, Epistemology,

 

C/B/1046. Proposal. Obtaining Data and Research Methods: Use of Interviews, Questionnaires and Secondary Data

WORDS:
2700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper offers a research proposal into the potential for two individuals to set up a new business venture analysing the qualitative and quantitative methods that they could use to assess the situation, i.e. interviews, questionnaires and secondary data. Each research methods is examined and critically discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, research methods, interviews, questionnaires, secondary data, qualitative r,

 

C/B/1088. Research methods: individual in-depth interview and survey in focus group

WORDS:
850
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
9.99 GBP

The paper offers a reflection on the methods of primary research examining the features of an individual face-to-face in-depth interview and developing a plan for the survey to be conducted among a focus group. A description of qualitative research approach is provided.

 

KEYWORDS: Research methods, qualitative, interview, survey, focus group,

 

C/B/1104. Evaluation of research on business activity, product innovation and performance management in Chinese technology ventures

WORDS:
3500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper examines a study The adoption of agency business activity, product innovation, and performance in Chinese technology ventures by Haiyang Li from Texas A&M University and Kwaku Atuathene-gima from City University of Hong Kong. The report evaluates various section of the research discussing the findings of the study.

 

KEYWORDS: Business research, China, research approach, research design, sampling, data collecti,

 

C/B/1144. Research Methodology to study impact of mergers

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the impact of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on learning organisation. A research design is set up to conduct the study of the M&A impact on the dynamic organisation.

 

KEYWORDS: Learning organisation, mergers and acquisitions, M&A, research methods,

 

C/B/1210. International comparative research for the firm

WORDS:
1500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper examines the value and difficulties of comparative international research. General principles and theory related to comparative analysis are reviewed with the focus on the construction and office sector, in particular. The benefits, issues and concerns related to comparative analysis are discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Comparative analysis, construction and office sector, comparative research,

 

C/B/1263. Review of methods and approaches to be used in researching work-life balance

WORDS:
1600
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

This paper offers a review of methods that can be used in the research of work-life balance describing each method and providing justification for the use of the inductive approach, interpretivism, secondary data sources, a questionnaire as a primary research tool, qualitative data analysis, etc. Rationale behind the rejection of other methods is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Research methods, inductive, interpretivism, secondary data, questionnaire, qualitati,

 

C/B/915. Concept and practice of business ethics in organisations: reflective statement

WORDS:
1900
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper offers a reflective statement on business ethics (BE) discussing the experience of students' teamwork in exploring the BE concept, team building, producing literature review, comparing and contrasting primary and secondary research data, etc.

 

KEYWORDS: Reflective statement, business ethics,

 

C/B/1194. Research methodology to study impact of mergers and acquisitions

WORDS:
3000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the impact of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on learning organisation providing definitions and characteristics of M&A, learning organisation, research methodologies, etc. Methods that can be effectively used in M&R research are reviewed including data collection and analysis, mind maps, etc. The limitations of the research into the impact of M&A on organisations are identified.

 

KEYWORDS: research, methodology, study, impact, mergers, acquisitions,

 

C/C/74. How helpful is it to use computer based techniques for qualitative data analysis?

WORDS:
2700
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the usefulness of qualitative data analysis for academic research describing the stages of the research process, the basic research techniques, the areas of research strategy, etc. with reference to computer data mining (CDM). The benefits and problems associated with CDM are highlighted.

 

KEYWORDS: Data analysis, Social Science, Computer Data Mining, Research Design, Qualitative analy,

 

C/E/232. Methodology: using primary data, secondary data in exploring economics of housing

WORDS:
1460
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
19.99 GBP

The paper analyses the use of secondary data in the context of dissertation about the housing price. It analyses the advantages and disadvantages of primary and secondary data applied to the economics of housing.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, research methods, primary data, secondary data, housing,

 

C/H/29. Book Review of 'A Thousand Years of Non-Linear History' by Manuel De Landa

WORDS:
2500
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper offers a review of 'A Thousand Years of Non-Linear History' by Manuel De Landa examining the book from the perspectives of its aims and objectives, the quality of reading in terms of examples and narration, the consistency and development of sub-themes, the comprehensiveness of the phenomenological interpretation and the position in similar literature.

 

KEYWORDS: A Thousand Years of Non-Linear History, Manuel De Landa, Genetics, Homogenization, Phen,

 

C/P/118. Can quantitative analysis compliment qualitative research in International Relations?

WORDS:
2000
DATE:
2008
PRICE:
29.99 GBP

The paper examines the applicability of the quantitative methods to the analysis of International Relations (IR). The objectives of quantitative and qualitative research approaches are defined, the relationships between political theory, social science and international theory are considered, the problem of quantitative analysis in modern IR is addressed.

 

KEYWORDS: International Relations, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis,