Formal and Informal research methods: Formal and informal research methods

Formal and informal research methods

Access electronically: The research process have been change considerably by computer. Most business people begin any research process by seeing what they can find electronically.
Search manually: If you need background or supplement information, you will probably conduct manual research in public or college library.
Investigate primary sources: primary sources for a project, go directly to the sources. Also formal research include scientific sampling methods that enable investigators to make accurate judgement and valid predictions.
Experiment Scientifically: Another sources is experimentation. Instead of asking for the target audience's opinion, scientific researchers present choices with controlled variables,

Look in the files: before asking others for help, see what you can find yourself.
Talk with your boss: Get information from the individual making the assignment.
Interview the target audience: Consider talking with individual at whom the message is aimed.

Reference list:

Region, P. (2014). Writing possess. P146. Business communication: process and product 6th edition.