This may include qualitative or quantitative options, as well as experimental designs, or even a multi-method approach. This step is important because it establishes the core of your research. The final step of research design is sampling. Sampling involves determining the target population or establishing a focus group and deciding on a sampling strategy (i.e., individuals, companies, groups within specific companies, etc.) It is at this point that a research proposal is often prepared. The proposal will outline all of the decisions made in the first two phases of the research process (exploration and research design). The proposal can also be used to solicit feedback on the actions taken and the plan moving forward; this is invaluable because it can help identify weak, or problem areas prior to data collection (when it will then be too late to correct a major
This may include qualitative or quantitative options, as well as experimental designs, or even a multi-method approach. This step is important because it establishes the core of your research. The final step of research design is sampling. Sampling involves determining the target population or establishing a focus group and deciding on a sampling strategy (i.e., individuals, companies, groups within specific companies, etc.) It is at this point that a research proposal is often prepared. The proposal will outline all of the decisions made in the first two phases of the research process (exploration and research design). The proposal can also be used to solicit feedback on the actions taken and the plan moving forward; this is invaluable because it can help identify weak, or problem areas prior to data collection (when it will then be too late to correct a major