Summary
RMCP - summary lectures 1-5
- Course
- Institution
RMCP - summary lectures 1-5
[Show more]
Seller
Follow
vustudent1089
Reviews received
Content preview
RMCP - Lecture 1 – IntroductionExample complex problem: installing windmills on ocean horizon. There are different
stakeholders (business, scientists, citizens) involved, which do not agree on the solution
Complex problem:
1. Unpredictable
2. Multi-dimensional (facts/values/perspectives)
3. Multiple actors
4. Rules & regulation
Research = systematic way to increase knowledge on a certain subject
Studying real world problems:
1. Measuring transdisciplinary
2. Understanding qualitative
3. Transforming quantitative
Monodisciplinary = single academic discipline
Multi-disciplinary = combining several
disciplines in an approach to a problem/topic
Interdisciplinary = the study of a research topic
within multiple disciplines, and transfer
methods from one to the other
Transdisciplinary = research efforts conducted
by investigators from different disciplines, working jointly to create new
conceptual/theoretical/methodological and translational innovations that integrate and move
beyond discipline-specific approaches to address a common problem.
-
Real world research = society is your laboratorium, uncontrolled environment & focus on
change.
How to design → objective
The research objective is …(a)… by …(b)…
a. External objective - contribution of the research project to solution of the problem /
what results can be expected
b. Internal objective - the way in which this will be done / the insights, information,
knowledge needed (indication of the kind of knowledge,
information and/or insights that is needed to meet ‘a’)
,
, RMCP – Lecture 2 – Theories and concepts
Concept – something conceived in the mind (perception!!!). An abstract notion or idea that we
use to apply general terms to things, persons, event etc.
- Observable
- Distinguishable
- Variable
Theoretical and conceptual framework as part of your research project
Conceptual framework – theoretical background, synthesis of literature on how to explain a
phenomenon. The understanding of how the particular variables in the study connect with each
other. It identifies the variables required in the research investigation → “sets the stage” for the
presentation of the particular research question that drives the investigation being reported
based on the problem statement.
The conceptual framework lies within a much broader framework, called the theoretical
framework – support from time-tested theories that embody the findings of many researchers
on why and how a particular phenomenon occurs.
Problem statement – context and issues that caused the researcher to conduct the study.
Conceptual model - to use or not to use
Use Don’t use
Allow us to think Might also stop thinking
Structure our research Create selective views / bias
Avoid misunderstanding Make research less open and flexible
Avoid miscommunication
The conceptual framework is crucial to unlock knowledge from the world and it helps you to
understand your main RQ/Objective, formulate empirical/sub-questions that guide your data
collection (fieldwork), analyse your results and make your research understandable to others
(embed in current knowledge & allows for generalisation).
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller vustudent1089. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $5.35. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
Can Stuvia be trusted?
4.6 stars on Google & Trustpilot (+1000 reviews)
67474 documents were sold in the last 30 days
Founded in 2010, the go-to place to buy study notes for 14 years now