Types of Errors

Random Error: It is caused by any of the factors that have a random effect on the measurement of the variables across the sample. To explain better by an example, the performance if a person can pick up degrade by the effect of their mood. In a particular kind of testing on children the mood […]

Confounding Variables and Validity

Confounding Variables A variable that is confounding is an external variable that has a statistical correlation with the independent variable. This also indicates that whenever there is a change in the independent variable the confounding variable changes along with it. If sometimes the researcher may miss taking the confounding variable into account, then   the conclusion […]

What is Q METHODOLOGY?

It is also known as Q sort.  It is a systematic study of the participant viewpoints.  It is primarily used for investigating the perspective of the participants who represent distinct viewpoints on a common issue. It does that by ranking and sorting a series of statements. The responses of the participants are analysed by the […]

SPSS and Excel: Differences

SPSS is software that has been used for doing statistical analysis with ease. Along with the analysis part, it is also useful for data access and preparation, graphics, modelling and analytical reporting. At the time that this software was launched, it was called the statistical package for social sciences. Soon after its release in the […]

Actionable Research is not a Choice Anymore

An actionable research is pertinent to the students of management. These studies can put into exercise by the managers theoretically as well as instrumentally so as to be able to guide upcoming action. It is imperative that such research has the ability to deliver a certain degree of understanding and information that can be practically […]

How to Make Literature Review Effective

Literature review is an important chapter of your dissertation and needs special attention. It not only helps you in demonstrating your knowledge of the previous work done in your study area, but also helps you in placing your own research within that context. It makes you display the importance and contribution of your study to […]

Education has its basis in research

Education needs to be based upon something. If it is not based upon research and evidence, then there are good chances it would run the risk of bring based upon dogmas, prejudice, biasedness, convenience, theory nor some other concept. How much ever we dislike, we have to agree that education is a political football and […]

How to do a good survey

Knowing the needs of the clients, in the current times, is the key to success in business. It is important for everyone, from news media, political parties, business organisations, government agencies to know what is going on in the minds of the people. Not only this, there is a need to explore within the organisation, […]

New techniques in Research for Humanities

Before understanding and exploring new techniques in humanities research, it is important to explore terminologies like “Method” and “Research” in context to humanities. The word Method particularly raises some issues of its own. A method in basic language is a procedure or to be more specific a system of classification where disposition of material has […]