Presentation of Analysis Methods

Researchers frequently gather data that they use to make well-versed verdicts about a study. The study itself usually uses specific methods of analysis that enable a researcher to evaluate the collected data and come up with useful information. Before any research is carried out, there may be a need for the creation of a proposal that will enable external readers who are usually not part of the research team to know more about the analysis methods that will be used for the research (Picardi & Masick, 2013). The researcher will, therefore, have to present the information in a way that not only allows the reader to understand the analysis methodology quickly but also display the researchers capabilities as an expert in qualitative methods and the proposed analysis. This essay will explain some of the ways that the researcher can achieve both objectives through the proper presentation of their proposal to the reader.

The presentation of analysis information can be quite tricky even for the most knowledgeable researcher. Trochim et al. (2016) state that there is apprehension for many qualitative researchers who make various decisions in establishing research analysis and study methods but are not good at sharing the information in a way that will be understood by others. According to Pettey et al. (2017), the validation of these analysis methods is particularly not adequately presented which leads to a communication breakdown between researchers and readers. Pettey et al. (2017) also state that the researchers are too guilty about the oversight that is existent in research projects since they have to receive funding for their study activities. Qualitative researchers are especially susceptible to this kind of analysis reporting shortcoming. This may be because qualitative researchers frequently form new alternative methods of analysis which they utilize in specific studies. Sometimes, they even take a different approach and decide to improvise and alter the available methods of analysis. Due to their unique choice of analysis methods, qualitative researchers are regularly disapproved for being too multifaceted and therefore leave readers in the dark when presenting their method conception procedure (Gliner et al., 2016). To deal with the numerous limitations of qualitative research analysis presentation methods, Patten and Newhart (2017) suggest candidness in the exhibition of qualitative research analysis methods. It is advisable that the researcher concentrates their descriptive and expressive capabilities on themselves and their researching processes. This can be beneficial in establishing big conventions, judgments, and decisions when preparing to conduct research.

Lancaster et al. (2012) propose that in a correctly done presentation of qualitative analysis research methods, the reader should be able to understand the choices that were made in the conception process and how they will be used to achieve the research objectives. There should also be defined steps to be followed in the process of forming the research questions that are used as guides to the actual qualitative research. In Padovani & In Occhino (2013) suggest that for the researcher to show their abilities and validity of their proposed analysis, they should present as much background information as possible. This is not only seen as a thoughtful way of the researcher including the reader in the process of the investigative study, but also a chance for him to showcase his knowledge in the research. The background information should include a clear communication of the researchers intent for the study, their choices for best ways to achieve the objectives, the various considerations to make among other information (Donley, 2012). The researcher should also provide the reader with a well-designed plan of the primary research analysis design and associated processes to give them a clear image of the whole project in an easily comprehensible format (Donley, 2012). By being open about the investigation methods, the researcher can give the reader enough information for them to judge the validity of the efforts made.

Whitley et al. (2013) state that the proper presentation of all the necessary information to a reader is crucial through the invitation of other interested parties into the research which promotes its success. Another way for qualitative researchers to display their understanding of the analysis methods presented to a reader in a proposal is to cover all the available data in all its richness, breadth, and depth (Whitley et al., 2013). This is important to the reader since the whole investigation is based on the ability of the researcher to collect quality data. It is therefore crucial that the researcher makes significant effort to include all the necessary data in their presentation. Rosenthal (2012) suggests that the analysis methods should be presented in as many physical forms as possible which can be done on paper or some other format. The data should be appropriately stored and made readily available to readers where they can view and review it whenever needed. This will create a sense of credibility and openness that will make the reader more confident in the information presented since it is free for evaluation by any interested party.

Hair et al. (2014) suggest that to make the presentation more insightful and informative to the reader, the researcher can present different aspects of the analysis methods proposed which will give a clearer understanding of their features. However, due to a large amount of data available for the research analysis methodology, some of the more technical information will not be necessary for presentation. The researcher to capture the readers attention and make their presentation more comprehensive should reduce the amount of technical data presented to give a broader scope of the research analysis methodology. This can be done by utilization of various qualitative methods like arranging facts into central inclinations and assortments of incidence directed models. Neubauer (2011) proposes that to balance the tendency towards data separation and isolation then the researcher should strategically place their presented data in a way that will allow the reader to have an appreciation of the source of the data and will enable them to evaluate the meaning in context. The analysis methods being presented should be shaped to resemble the phenomena being studied in a sequential order that shows an unobstructed flow of the research processes. The researcher should begin the presentation using the simplest form of examples to allow the reader to follow well as the examples get more complicated. Neubauer (2011) suggests that the analysis data arrangement is guided by the researchers theory about the subject being investigated. They should also be presented in a story like the style where the researcher uses a plot to guide the reader through the whole proposal.

Conclusion

From the essay, there is some useful insight into the research analysis processes that are involved in research projects. It is worth noting that good researchers are well planned and approved before they can be given the green light to commence. It is therefore important that the researcher prepares a proposal that contains the research information which will be presented to the reader for validation. There are various ways in which the researcher can make the presentation of the proposal information more comprehensive which will enable them to make a greater impact to the reader and at the same time prove their deep knowledge of the study. The various ways of achieving this objective have been provided in the essay, and they describe the best ways for the researcher to present a research analysis proposal to the reader to show their expertise in qualitative analysis methods.

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