Arjan de Bont - Doing in-company research projects

Step 5 Assess what needs preliminary investigation

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5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4

Assess the need for models Assess the need for methods

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Step 6 Execute the preliminary investigation

6.1 6.2

Starting the preliminary investigation

Process of investigating

6.3 Finalizing the preliminary investigation

6.4

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6.5 Summary

Step 7 Execute the main research

7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7

Decide on data, process and sources Collect and present the data

Analyze the data

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Step 8 Conclude

8.1 8.2

Review your interim conclusions Draw an overall conclusion

8.3 Case study

8.4

Summary

Step 9 Recommend

9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4

Review problem, project aim and overall conclusion Structure your recommending activities

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Step 10 Critically appraise your research project 10.1 Identify limitations to the project 10.2 Determine the value of the project

10.3 Case study 10.4 Summary

Final words

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