Advanced Research Methods

Question: Prepare a 4000-word structured literature review protocol of your own topic. This protocol will critically engage with research methods and searching theory to provide a detailed critical account of how the structured literature review will be conducted. As such, this will likely underpin subsequent dissertations. Do not devise a mixed methods protocol as this would be outside the scope of assessment.Topic: The protocol is a Structured Literature Review (Quantitative Study) and should address the following learning outcomes as applicable:

Critically evaluate the main differences between quantitative (inductive) and qualitative (deductive) approaches.Distinguish between different research methodologies and critically evaluate components that comprise each method.Demonstrate an ability to effectively utilise information retrieval skills.Critically appraise and evaluate published research that relates to relevant subject areas.Demonstrate a critical understanding of the role and procedures involved in gaining ethical approval.Formulate research questions and where appropriate set relevant hypotheses.Critically appraise the ability of different research methods to answer specific research questions.Devise and critically review data collection methods used in both qualitative and quantitative methods.Select and apply data analysis methods used in qualitative research.Select appropriate descriptive and inferential statistics to analyse quantitative data