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Phase I Rod
Phase I Rod
Phase I
In the lecture from this week, you learned about the first few essential steps to a successful
research project.
1. Select a philosophical foundation
2. Investigate a topic
a. Develop a research PROBLEM
3. Find a supporting problem/develop a theory base (literature review)
4. Develop scientific question/query and select a research design
This document will help you apply these essential steps to your capstone project.
1. What philosophical foundation are you pursuing? Why?
- Logical Positivism Philosophical Foundation
- We will be taking precise measurements and analyzing raw data that is unbiased
5. What type of research design are you interested in pursuing with this topic?
- Experimental/Quantitative Design.