Research Methods and Processes

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Research Methods and Processes

• Catherine Irving
• Nanci Lee
• Coady International Institute
• St. Francis Xavier University, Canada
• August, 2006

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Steps in Research Process
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Narrowing the Scope of the Research

• Balancing breadth vs. depth
• Ensuring relevance and usefulness
• Scaling questions to time-frame
• Situation of research
• Experience and interests of research team

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Stakeholder Analysis

• What is the research trying to change?
• What is the research trying to achieve?
• Who is to be represented in the investigation
  process? In what form?
• How can various interests be negotiated?