1. Research methodology
Detail which research method (qualitative, quantitative, mixed) was chosen and the specific reasons for it.
2. Research design
A detailed description of the different types of research design, such as questionnaires, including the reasons for choosing this type of research method, questionnaire design, and sources of questions.
3. Sample Selection and Data Collection
Sample selection: clarify the characteristics of the respondents and the reasons for selection; a detailed description of the sampling process, such as snowball sampling method.
Data collection: clarify the specific data collection methods, e.g., posting questionnaire links in social media and counting the number of valid questionnaires in the end.
4. Data Analysis
Explanation of data analysis tools and methods, e.g., descriptive analysis for quantitative data, application of thematic analysis for qualitative data, etc.
5. Ethical Issues and Limitations
Publicly state the possible ethical issues and provide corresponding solutions, such as protecting the privacy of respondents, issuing informed consent forms, and so on.
6. Limitations
Critically address the shortcomings of the research methodology and reflect deeply on the impact of research paradigms (e.g., pragmatism, positivism, interpretivism) on the research. Due to the suggestion of the supervisor, this direction has not been explored in depth for the time being, and details can be discussed separately with the supervisor.
