Formulating design research questions: A framework

2022 ◽  
Vol 78 ◽  
pp. 101062
Author(s):  
Gabriela Goldschmidt ◽  
Ben Matthews
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Research Questions

Setting Up an Online Survey Instrument for Effective Quantitative Cross-Tabulation Analysis

2019 ◽  
pp. 17-29
Keyword(s):  
Survey Research ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Data Analytics ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Research Context ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Cross Tabulation ◽  
Analyze Data

The building of an online survey instrument involves sophisticated understandings of the research context, research design, research questions, and other elements. A lesser observed need is to consider what types of data analytics will be applied to the findings. With beginning-to-end online survey research suites, it becomes all the more necessary to think through the process from beginning to end in order to create an instrument that achieves all the necessary aims of the research. After all, improper online survey instrument designs will result in makework when it comes time to analyze data and will foreclose on particular data analytics opportunities. (Such instruments also will not have second or third uses after the first one-off.) This chapter explores how to build an effective online survey instrument to enable a quantitative cross tabulation analysis with the built-in analysis Qualtrics.

scholarly journals Preregistration in Single-Case Design Research

2019 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 95-112 ◽  
Author(s):  
Austin H. Johnson ◽  
Bryan G. Cook
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Single Case Design ◽  
Descriptive Information ◽  
Dependent Variables ◽  
Information Research ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Participant Characteristics ◽  
Case Design ◽  
Research Studies

To draw informed conclusions from research studies, research consumers need full and accurate descriptions of study methods and procedures. Preregistration has been proposed as a means to clarify reporting of research methods and procedures, with the goal of reducing bias in research. However, preregistration has been applied primarily to research studies utilizing group designs. In this article, we discuss general issues in preregistration and consider the use of preregistration in single-case design research, particularly as it relates to differing applications of this methodology. We then provide a rationale and make specific recommendations for preregistering single-case design research, including guidelines for preregistering basic descriptive information, research questions, participant characteristics, baseline conditions, independent and dependent variables, hypotheses, and phase-change decisions.

scholarly journals Correlation of Alcohol Addiction and Disruptive Behaviours among University Undergraduates in Enugu State University of Science and Technology

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (09) ◽  
Author(s):  
Egbo Chinonye Emmanuella ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Rating Scale ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Reliability Coefficient ◽  
Alcohol Addiction ◽  
Disruptive Behaviour ◽  
State University ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Enugu State

The study aimed at determining the correlation of alcohol addiction and disruptive behaviour among undergraduates in Enugu state universityof Science and Technology (ESUT), Enugu, Nigeria.The study was carried out in Enugu State using a correlation design research method. Two research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. The population for the study consists of 26,000 regular undergraduates of Enugu state University.The sample for the study consists of 360 undergraduates.A Multi-stage sample approach was employed in selecting the sample size as follows; first, simple random sampling technique was used to choose ten (10)faculties from Enugu State University. This gave a total of 360 university undergraduate students comprising of 200 males and 160 females.The instrument used for data collection was a structured questionnaire developed by the researcher. The instrument was structured using a four point rating scale and was face validated by three experts, in Faculty of Education, Enugu State University of Sciences and Technology. Cronbach Alpha reliability coefficient was used to determine the reliability obtained from the five sections of the instrument ranged from 0.96 to 0.85 while the overall reliability coefficient of the whole instrument was 0.73. Out of 369 copies of questionnaire distributed, 334 copies were properly filled and returned which represent 92.78% return rate. Mean and standard deviation were used to answer the research questions while t-test statistics was used to test the hypotheses at 0.05 level of significance. The result of the findings indicated that alcohol addiction leads undergraduate to a great extent in rival group clashes, armed robbery, vandalism and sexual harassment in Enugu State. The null hypotheses tested showed no significant difference in the mean responses of male and female students. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that there should be public enlightenment on the effect of drug and alcohol abuse among the students thereby putting up strong rules and regulation against alcohol and substance abuse among students.

scholarly journals Desain Pembelajaran Materi Himpunan Dengan Pendekatan Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) Untuk Kelas VII

2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-29
Author(s):  
Mika Meitriana Manurung ◽  
Hening Windria ◽  
Samsul Arifin
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Mathematics Learning ◽  
Realistic Mathematics Education ◽  
Realistic Mathematics ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Group 5 ◽  
Actual Learning ◽  
Is Design ◽  
Trajectory Learning

The topic of the set is a basic concept in mathematics and its relationship is close to our daily life. However, some studies in Indonesia have found that the students have difficulties in solving the set problem. This can be due to the pattern of mathematics teaching in schools. This study aims to provide a design of learning in the set topic with Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) approach. The research questions are: (1) How is the design of mathematics learning in the topic of the set using the RME approach? (2) How do students learn the topic of the set by using the RME approach? This research method is design research with one cycle in SMP Dasana Indah Tangerang. The subjects were 24 students with one focus group, 5 students who had no errors in the initial test. Data of research obtained from sound recording, video, photos, and Student Activity Sheet, then be analyzed by comparing the Hypothesis of Trajectory Learning and Trajectory of Actual Learning. This study produces the Theory of Local Instruction, with four lessons, namely: (1) Determining the set and not the set; (2) Finding the concept of set of universe, subsets, empty set, and describing the models; (3) Finding the concept of intersection, union, and illustrating the models; (4) Find the concept of complement, difference, and describe the models, and use the models to solve the story problem. In the learning process, through grouping games and describe the model, student learning the notion of set enthusiastically and actively. Keywords: design research, set, realistic mathematics education approach

scholarly journals Bio-Inspired Design: An Overview Investigating Open Questions From the Broader Field of Design-by-Analogy

2014 ◽  
Vol 136 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Fu ◽  
Diana Moreno ◽  
Maria Yang ◽  
Kristin L. Wood
Keyword(s):  
Design Research ◽  
Current Knowledge ◽  
Research Literature ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Cognitive Mechanisms ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
The Future ◽  
Design By Analogy ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Tools And Methods

Bio-inspired design and the broader field of design-by-analogy have been the basis of numerous innovative designs throughout history; yet there remains much to be understood about these practices of design, their underlying cognitive mechanisms, and preferred ways in which to teach and support them. In this paper, we work to unify the broader design-by-analogy research literature with that of the bio-inspired design field, reviewing the current knowledge of designer cognition, the seminal supporting tools and methods for bio-inspired design, and postulating the future of bio-inspired design research from the larger design-by-analogy perspective. We examine seminal methods for supporting bio-inspired design, highlighting the areas well aligned with current findings in design-by-analogy cognition work and noting important areas for future research identified by the investigators responsible for these seminal tools and methods. Supplemental to the visions of these experts in bio-inspired design, we suggest additional projections for the future of the field, posing intriguing research questions to further unify the field of bio-inspired design with its broader resident field of design-by-analogy.

scholarly journals Occupying Maori Architectural Time: Reconstructing the architectural process through Maori interpretations of space

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Rehua Wilson
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Writing Process ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Landscape Functions ◽  
Testing Ground ◽  
Time Concepts ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Narrative Framework

<p>This thesis investigates the occupation of an alternative Maori Architecture within Maori space/time constructions. The design research questions how to articulate a Maori architectural process in resisting lost identity within the colonised New Zealand landscape. The architectural programme addresses disconnections of Maori relationships to traditional landscape functions. A commercial paua farm, posed as a 'Maori gang business front', is designed as a testing ground for the Maori narrative framework. The programme adopts existing aquaculture methods within Maori space/time concepts to question possibilities of continual, cyclic architecture. The design research questions how Maori architectural typologies are governed by natural cyclic functions of continual change. The thesis is politicised through the narration of 'The Warrior', used as a framework for resisting colonised methodologies, consistently applied across writing, process and design.</p>

scholarly journals Occupying Maori Architectural Time: Reconstructing the architectural process through Maori interpretations of space

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Rehua Wilson
Keyword(s):  
New Zealand ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Writing Process ◽  
Space Time ◽  
Landscape Functions ◽  
Testing Ground ◽  
Time Concepts ◽  
Research Questions ◽  
Narrative Framework

<p>This thesis investigates the occupation of an alternative Maori Architecture within Maori space/time constructions. The design research questions how to articulate a Maori architectural process in resisting lost identity within the colonised New Zealand landscape. The architectural programme addresses disconnections of Maori relationships to traditional landscape functions. A commercial paua farm, posed as a 'Maori gang business front', is designed as a testing ground for the Maori narrative framework. The programme adopts existing aquaculture methods within Maori space/time concepts to question possibilities of continual, cyclic architecture. The design research questions how Maori architectural typologies are governed by natural cyclic functions of continual change. The thesis is politicised through the narration of 'The Warrior', used as a framework for resisting colonised methodologies, consistently applied across writing, process and design.</p>

scholarly journals Design research on applied Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) approach in teaching math for vocational college

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 294-306
Author(s):  
Sri Imelda Edo ◽  
Wahyuni Fanggi Tasik
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Research Result ◽  
Learning Trajectory ◽  
Design Experiment ◽  
Realistic Mathematics Education ◽  
Vocational College ◽  
Realistic Mathematics ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Research Questions

Several studies documented that mathematics, as it is taught in general secondary education, is far away from what is needed for most fields of vocational practice. Some studies found that workplace mathematics demands are very different from traditional mathematics taught in classrooms. Therefore, this study aims to design a learning trajectory for teaching mathematics in vocational college, oriented on the Realistic Mathematics Education (RME) approach to improve students’ understanding and motivation in learning mathematics. Design research was chosen as an appropriate method to answer the research questions and achieve the research goals. Design research methods consist of three phases, namely preliminary design, experiment, and retrospective analysis. The research result shows that the learning trajectory can improve students’ understanding. Students enjoy the learning process and give a very enthusiastic response.

scholarly journals The qualitative research proposal

Curationis ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Klopper
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Research Design ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Design Research ◽  
Research Problem ◽  
Research Proposal ◽  
Qualitative Researcher ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Research Questions

Qualitative research in the health sciences has had to overcome many prejudices and a number of misunderstandings, but today qualitative research is as acceptable as quantitative research designs and is widely funded and published. Writing the proposal of a qualitative study, however, can be a challenging feat, due to the emergent nature of the qualitative research design and the description of the methodology as a process. Even today, many sub-standard proposals at post-graduate evaluation committees and application proposals to be considered for funding are still seen. This problem has led the researcher to develop a framework to guide the qualitative researcher in writing the proposal of a qualitative study based on the following research questions: (i) What is the process of writing a qualitative research proposal? and (ii) What does the structure and layout of a qualitative proposal look like? The purpose of this article is to discuss the process of writing the qualitative research proposal, as well as describe the structure and layout of a qualitative research proposal. The process of writing a qualitative research proposal is discussed with regards to the most important questions that need to be answered in your research proposal with consideration of the guidelines of being practical, being persuasive, making broader links, aiming for crystal clarity and planning before you write. While the structure of the qualitative research proposal is discussed with regards to the key sections of the proposal, namely the cover page, abstract, introduction, review of the literature, research problem and research questions, research purpose and objectives, research paradigm, research design, research method, ethical considerations, dissemination plan, budget and appendices.

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