The Expectation of Running Business Online – Women Vs Men
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Overview of the research
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Positioning of the research
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Research design & methodology
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The parameters of the research (ie the definition of the subject matter)
A discussion of the overall approach (e.g. is it solely theoretical, or does it involve primary/empirical research) and your rationale for adopting this approach
Specific aims and objectives (e.g. ‘complete 20 interviews with members of group x’)
A brief discussion of the timeline for achieving this