Evaluation Of A Research Methodology

This chapter covers the background and rationale, statement of the opportunity, purpose, research questions, nature of the study, definition of key terms, the significance of the study, assumptions, and limitations. It also covers the scope, worldview and theoretical foundation depicting the logical path of the research study.

This article is well written with good general flow of thought and easy for the reader to follow. Survey methodology is employed to capture data for quantitative analysis.1

Acquisition is a process that requires teamwork with each individual and/or group working together to ensure that the customer is provided the greatest overall benefit in response to their requirements (best value). Acquisition planning should start once the need for supplies or services are identified. Integrated Product Teams (IPT) should be used when needed to help develop the acquisition strategy. The use of these teams will reduce false starts and delays resulting from unclear scopes of work. In the following paragraphs the steps in the acquisition process will be defined and discussed.

In response to the question set, I will go into detail of the study, consisting of the background, main hypotheses, as well the aims, procedure and results gathered from the study; explaining the four research methods chosen to investigate,

The purpose of this paper is to critique a quantitative study and to present a critical analysis on its research findings. The paper will discuss the elements influencing believability and robustness of research, including writing style, research problem, literature review, conceptual framework, research question, hypothesis, study sample, methods, data analysis and results, and discussion of the relevance and future directions.

This study used a quantitative methodology of data collecting to answer the research questions. The specific research questions studied included the following:

Chapter 3: Methodology ............................................................... page(s) 52-68 • Introduction • Approach to the Research • Research Methodology • Sample and Population • Statistical Analysis • Limitations and Assumptions

Discuss the overall method (RCT) used for this quantitative research (in terms of how such a study should be conducted and what was and was not done).

Themes identified from the literature are discussed followed by methodological approach, data collection and data analysis. Trustworthiness and rigour/reliability and validity were considered followed by ethical issues. The chapter round-up with findings and summary.

Since more structured analytical tools, is likely to propose solutions mechanics for politically complicated issues, the formal procedures evaluation should not prevent the emergence of spontaneous informal contributions the decision-making process; Serve as a mechanism to communicate the company's goals and the staff of the involved parties. The analytical concepts and Content contained therein can help administrators to implement a program for acquiring which is robust, consistent and cost- justifiable (and WEINHOLD SALTER, 1981). According to Salter and Weinhold (1981), there are two approaches to making a acquisition function. The first emphasizes the strategic fit between the acquired companies for strategic objectives of the acquiring company. The second emphasizes the need to achieve organizational fit between the two companies combining systems administrative, company cultures or demographic characteristics. Sufficient degree of strategy and organization ensure success of the acquisition. Jemison and Sitkin (1986) identified the following factors inherent in the process can affect the outcome: fragmented aspects - The involvement of experts and analysts particular expertise and independent objectives, often carry multiple fragmented views. These experts, usually or often dominate the process of making a purchase due to the technical complexity of required analysis. Moreover, few of those involved experts have operational experience of the segments of

This chapter includes the methodology and research design of the study. The chapter is organized in the following sections: (a) research design and design appropriateness;

This chapter presented the research design for addressing the research questions guiding this study. This chapter detailed the design of the research. Research design, sampling process, data collection and analysis were the main aspects that were detailed. The study was conducted by making use of a questionnaire.

This chapter discusses the methods used in the study. It consists of research design, data and data source, data collection and data analysis.

The objective of this chapter is to describe the procedures used in the analysis of the data and present the main findings. It also presents the different tests performed to help choose the appropriate model for the study. The chapter concludes by providing thorough statistical interpretation of the findings.

The purpose of this chapter is to set out the approaches adopted during data collection and data analysis.