You are required to produce a report exploring how you would use Research Methods to effectively study a chosen research question.

Please note you are not required to gather primary data for this report.  You are being asked to examine how you would plan a piece of data gathering and analysis.

The assignment should contain the following sections and cover the points within each section. Please use these subheadings as a basic structure for your assignment.

1.    Introduction 200 words
a)    What is the purpose of the report?
b)    What is the chosen research question/s?
c)    What is to be covered in the main body of the report?

2.    Research Method 500 words
a.    Identify the research method that will be used to structure the research project
b.    Explain why this approach is the most suitable for the particular research question selected.

3.    Research Methods Tools and Techniques 1300 words
a.    Identify which research tools would be used to conduct the data gathering and analysis.  Issues such as Sampling need to be considered.
b.    Clearly explain why these methods have been selected to complete the particular research project
c.    Critically explore the potential challenges in using the chosen tools and techniques effectively?
4.    Conclusion 500 words
a.    Provide a clear summary of the main points covered in the report

5.    References
a.    You will have a minimum of 20 references for this assignment, (preferably from peer reviewed books and journals, see the rating list of adequate sources below)
b.    APA format
c.    Rating of adequate sources
    Journal articles
    Textbooks
    Company Reports
    Websites
    News articles