Research methodology (research design and data collection): Why do we need a research design?

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Why do we need a research design?

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Provides a methodological basis for research 
Facilitates research process and increases its efficiency
Helps to avoid flaws
Makes possible problems predictable and solvable

Research methodology (research design and data collection)

Why do we need a research design?

Provides a methodological basis for research Facilitates research process and increases its efficiency Helps to avoid flaws Makes possible problems predictable and solvable

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