Research Methods and Differences

Research Methods and Differences
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Research Methods and Differences
Introduction
A critical factor that impacts the accuracy of a research endeavour is the method initiated to assess the concept. The method of study includes the conceptualization of the ideology, the study questions adopted, the sampling methods used, and the extent of limitations. Two primary approaches include primary and secondary studies. The primary approach involves a field study to attain critical information (Burke et al., 2017; Bjerk et al., 2019). Examples may include case studies, experiments, and conducting interviews. On the other hand, the second approach involves the analysis of secondary sources. Often, it includes analyzing peer-reviewed journal articles on the topic under study. Regardless, each is effective depending on the circumstances during the research and the case under investigation. Overall, the presentation shows that secondary research has extensive limitations and prioritizes random sampling. Consequently, the primary study has fewer limitations and initiates spot-on sampling techniques depending on the topic under study.
Comparison of Research Questions
               The research questions varied between the primary and secondary approaches employed in data collection. It is important to note that the type of research adopted influences the study approaches, thus dictating the research questions adopted. For instance, when assessing the fear of falling in healthcare institutions, Lavedán et al. (2018) employed questions such as "Are you afraid of falling" and "Have you had any falls in the last year?" This approach was prioritized as the researchers engaged patients to attain primary information about falls. Other primary studies adopted the approach (Burke et al., 2017; Bjerk et al., 2019). However, when scrutinizing secondary sources, the research questions will be assumed to guide the research endeavour. For instance, when evaluating the association between falls, loneliness, and social isolation, Petersen, König, and Hajek (2020) prioritized vital research questions that included the elderly population, loneliness, and social isolation in the questions. Thus, it prevented the inclusion of articles that analyzed falls in healthcare institutions that did not involve older adults or loneliness among the elderly. This approach enhances the study's accuracy, thus accounting for unwanted concepts in the study. Other quantitative secondary studies adopted the approach (Castellini et al., 2017; Moreland, Kakara, & Henry, 2020; Prusynski et al., 2021; Schoberer et al., 2022). Therefore, the research questions serve to guide the research endeavour.
Comparison of Sample Populations
               The sample population varied depending on the sources scrutinized in the study endeavour. A field analysis of primary sources requires visionary sampling to assess information. For instance, when evaluating the effects of fall prevention strategies in healthcare, Bjerk et al. (2019) incorporated clustered sampling. The first cluster included a control group where ...