Research paradigm $[$research philosophy$][$positivism or interpretivism $]$

Research approach $[$inductive or deductive$]$

Research type $[$quantitative$,$ qualitative, mixed methods$]$By now, you know if your research will be quantitative, qualitative or mixed method. Now

you can choose what data collection$[$s$]$ you will use.

$>>$ Describe the techniques for data collection that you will use.

$>>$ What are the characteristics of people that could provide you with good information about your research question? Describe demographics, affiliations, and other characteristics.

$>>$ Explain in ~$6$ lines what kind of information you would like to gather from them.

$>>$ Draft some questions. If you choose quantitative, draft $10$ survey questions presenting multiple$-$choice options. If you choose qualitative, draft $10$ interview questions.Define your strategy $[$Yes$,$ it is hypothetical but still, you need to make it explicit$]$:

How the research center will access the participants:

Communication means:

Place of data collection:

Scheduling:

Data collection period:

Retribution for time $[$if needed$]$:

Software for survey $[$if needed$]$:

Plan reminders and follow up invitations to participate:

Unit of analysis

$**$ Research problem statement

$**$ Research question

$**$ Research aims $[$Explore$...$ Identify.... Confirm...$]$