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- Title
Understanding the Research Process: A Guide for Conducting Ombuds Research.
- Authors
LINCOLN, ALAN JAY
- Abstract
The article provides an overview of the research process and definitions of basic terms and methods that are common to most research projects. This discussion builds on the Research Agenda of the International Ombudsman Association. Several types of research are summarized and the strengths and weaknesses of each are discussed. Ethical treatment of participants also is addressed. The discussion of the research process is designed to increase awareness and encourage ombuds to initiate research designed to answer questions raised in the agenda.
- Subjects
RESEARCH; ASSOCIATIONS, institutions, etc.; AWARENESS; OMBUDSPERSONS; JUSTICE; PARTICIPANT-researcher relationships
- Publication
Journal of the International Ombudsman Association, 2011, Vol 4, Issue 1, p63
- ISSN
2153-2362
- Publication type
Article