Introduction
A research project needs to address all the key areas so that it can comprehensively cover all the key points. It allows the researcher to highlight all paramount points and later discuss them as they venture in answering the question of the research. Babbie (2016) argues that there are many factors that a researcher should consider as they write down their research project, however, some of the factors are more important than the others and should include in the discussion. For the purpose of this study, the researcher identifies the problem of traffic and congestion of vehicles as the main problematic area (Daraio et al., 2016). Hence, it is the main topic and discussing it will make use of three factors. They include defining the research problem, collecting data and finally the interpretation step which covers the recommendation.
Three factors that are needed for purposes of designing a research project necessary for addressing the problem
Research question
Identifying the problem and the issue at hand acts as a guide to the central area that the researcher will follow throughout the study. The research question serves as a guide to the flow of the review and ensures that the project remains in line with the goal which is finding a solution to the problem. It also acts as a justification as to why the researcher conducts the study so as they can get a permanent settlement of the recommendation part. The research problem may either be one or two, depending on the technicality of the subject (Babbie, 2016). The topic of discussion is the traffic issue facing the locals in Honolulu. A practical research question for the topic would be: What are the major causes of traffic in the area?
Collecting Data
Another important factor and step is the collection of data that helps define the study. Collecting data help validate the existence of the problem and digging deeper in the areas of interest that might be the cause of the research question (Hair, 2015). In this instance, collecting the data may involve visiting the road on a daily basis and identify the times that traffic is either bad or good which will help determine the cause of the problem at hand. It also means looking at the works of others and identifying the steps they took so that they could arrive at solutions to resolve the social issue. Collecting data means that once has enough and valid evidence that they can use to support the problem as well as the solutions they find the underlying problem.
Interpretation (recommendation)
It is the final step that gives hope and justifies the actions that the researcher took as they sought to identify the root problem of the topic. They come up with realistic suggestions that will serve as the best step and idea they have to resolve the issue at hand. It is also a realistic and working idea so that the community can benefit. It is also the climax of the study as they need to consider all the options and come up with the best solution. Once the relevant stakeholders input the suggestions from the recommendations, then there would be no such a problem in the first place.
These steps and others from the research study and make it complete while at the same time allowing them to appear realistic and applicable (Höglund et al., 2016). Once a research study focuses on the three steps, it is a position to attain the goals and objectives.
References
Daraio, C., Diana, M., Di Costa, F., Leporelli, C., Matteucci, G., & Nastasi, A. (2016). Efficiency and effectiveness in the urban public transport sector: A critical review with directions for future research. European Journal of Operational Research, 248(1), 1-20.
Babbie, E. R. (2016). The practice of social research. University of Hawaii-West Oahu 13th. Edition. Cengage Learning. Co. ISBN: 978-337-04258-1.
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Hair, J. F. (2015). Essentials of business research methods. ME Sharpe.
Höglund, L., Holmgren Caicedo, M., Mårtensson, M., & Svärdsten, F. (2016). Management accounting of control practices: a matter of and for strategy. Stockhol Business School,
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