CHOICE OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Abstract

The article reveals the essence of the concept of methodology, research methodology. The main principles of the methodology of scientific research are defined, which include the principle of unity, the principle of systematicity, the principle of development, the principle of objectivity, the principle of decomposition, and the principle of abstraction. It is determined that the research methodology provides a description of the process to turn an idea into research, and the results of the conducted process provide valid and reliable results. It is established that the structure of research methodology includes a research procedure that determines the choice between quantitative, qualitative or combined approaches in research; ensuring rationality, which makes it possible to build strong arguments in support of the method, which is the best way to achieve the desired result; explanation of the mechanism, covering the methods or tools that must be used to develop the research methodology and refer more often to interviews, surveys, physical questionnaires; the significance of the results to be used in conjunction with the goals and objectives of the research project; the explanation for the reader includes a clear explanation of the methodology from reference to basic; the explanation in defining the sample includes the differences between relevant and irrelevant information; challenges and limitations inherent in this approach. The research tools were analyzed and their classification determined: an interview aimed at obtaining the desired research results, a survey, which, when developing special questions, gives better control; sample groups of interviewees, give an opportunity to choose a group of people and assign them a topic of discussion; observation, more often refers to the humanities or sociology and is the most proven method for drawing research methodology. Selected forms of research methodology are such as qualitative, quantitative research methodology or a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methodology. Choosing an appropriate research methodology ultimately depends on what you want to achieve with the research.