The Different Elements of the Methodological Framework Included in the Research

question 14

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The different elements of the methodological framework included in the research proposal are: a statement of the research methodology to be used and a justification for the choice of methodology; detail of the population of the study, the sample and sampling method, if a sample is used; and an explanation of the proposed data collection methods. The issues of validity and reliability are explored and there is an engagement generally with the concept of triangulation.

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Definitions:

Time Series Data

Data that is collected at successive points in time, often analyzed to study trends, cycles, or seasonal variations over time.

Extended Period

A length of time that is longer than usual or expected.

Collected

Gathered or amassed from different sources, often referring to data, samples, or other information.

Cross-sectional

A type of observational study that analyzes and compares data from a population, or a representative subset, at one specific point in time.