Research Methods Assignment

This is 3 000 word piece of written work. A Pilot study or some other means of testing your method of data collection is an important part of the research process. In this assignment you need to write a short justification for your chosen method of data collection. In particular you might want to explain why you chose the variables you selected and what indicators you have chosen. Test the method by conducting a pilot study on a small number of people and evaluate what aspects of the pilot study went well and which aspects did not go well. You can also identify any changes that you are now considering to the way you are going to collect data for your dissertation. The Assignment must be your own independent efforts. Collusion is forbidden. All students are advised that plagiarism (the unattributed use of other people’s work) leads to automatic failure. All words, concepts, arguments and data borrowed from other sources must be clearly acknowledged and fully referenced with a complete and accurate bibliography. NOTE: I am expecting the analysis to be detailed and comprehensive as this is where the marks will be. When referencing literature, use the Harvard referencing convention. The work should be word processed and the font size should be 12. - Make sure you use atleast 20 academic papers - you must be available on skype whilst working - you will not be paid if the work is: 1. Below masters standard 2. Plagiarism or improper or inappropriate references used - PLEASE NOTE, I WILL CHECK THE WORK WITH UNIVERSITY PLAGIARISM SOFTWARE 3. you miss the deadline which is 04.07.2013 at 6pm UK Summer Time PLEASE NOTE, THE WORK WILL BE CHECKED USING A PLAGIARISM CHECKER - (PAST STUDENT WORK CANNOT BE USED AND WILL BE DETECTED BY MY PLAGIARISM CHECKER)