Identify and analyse any factors affecting the reliability

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Assessment Task (Initiate and lead applied research)

For this task you are to complete the following activity to demonstrate your ability to initiate and lead applied research, as relevant to organisational strategic practices and outcomes. Your research can be done on either your current workplace, a previous workplace or an organisation you would like to work in.

PART

1 Obtain and review relevant task documentation, and consult with relevant personnel to clarify, confirm and document the applied research purpose and the needs of the target group.
2 Determine, obtain and review the policies and procedures in relation to conducting applied research, as well as relevant research ethics and codes of conduct.
3 Establish the mechanisms to be used for collecting and maintaining data in a systematic manner. Provide a full description of these mechanisms.

4 Identify and analyse any factors affecting the reliability and validity of data. Document this analysis.

5 Considering the available tools and resources, prepare, frame and document, an applied research strategy and hypothesis.

6 Considering the information determined, document a research proposal or plan which includes:
a. The specific hypothesis
b. A valid population or sample size
c. A description of the geographical, cultural, social or institutional context within which the research will be carried out
d. A full description of the data collection methods that are to be used
e. The analysis of the limitations to research design, including the reliability and validity of data

PART B

1 Identify, review and evaluate a range of applied research methods, theories and data collection techniques, and select the methods appropriate to gather and analyse data. Provide the documented evaluations, noting the methods selected.

2 Using suitable technology and technology services to support data collection and analysis, access appropriate sources of information and contributors relevant to the research. Record all sources accessed.

3 Use and apply the analysis tools to the data to optimise the relevance and integrity of your research. Provide evidence of the use of analysis tools.

PART C

1 Evaluate how the research findings, such as trends and changes, will impact on learning strategy. Document this evaluation.

2 Review the data and research findings for the accuracy of details and to ensure adherence to any legal requirements.
Note any issues identified and corrected through this review.

3 Collate the data, and analyse it for relevance against the original applied research strategy. Document this collation and analysis.

4 Record the research findings into a clear and logical document, presenting the findings in a manner consistent with the identified audience needs.

5 Identify if there is a need for further research, and if so, document an outline of the appropriate approach required.

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