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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and develop an applied research strategy
   • Clarify and confirm applied research purpose and requirements of relevant stakeholders
   • Identify policies and procedures in relation to conducting applied research
   • Establish methods for collecting and maintaining data in a systematic manner
   • Analyse factors affecting the reliability and validity of data
   • Review relevant research ethics and codes of conduct
   • Prepare applied research strategy and hypothesis
   • Frame a research strategy according to available tools and resources
   • Review and evaluate a range of applied research methods, theories and data collection techniques
   • Select methods to gather and analyse data according to research strategy
2. Use a range of applied research techniques
   • Use suitable technology and technology services to support data collection and analysis
   • Access sources of information and contributors relevant to the research
   • Confirm integrity of the data collected, and analysis tools used
3. Analyse and present findings
   • Evaluate how research findings such as trends and changes will impact on requirements of relevant stakeholders
   • Review data and research findings for accuracy of details and adherence to any legal requirements
   • Collate and analyse data for relevance against the original applied research strategy
   • Document and present research findings in a clear and logical manner consistent with stakeholder requirements
   • Identify the need for, and approach to, further research as required

Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

plan, conduct and report on applied research relevant to organisational strategic practices and outcomes on at least one occasion.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

formulate a research proposal or plan which includes:

specific research questions or hypotheses

valid population or sample size

description of the geographical, cultural, social or institutional context within which the research will be carried out

full description of the data collection methods

analysis of the limitations to research design including the reliability and validity of data

document and present research findings including analysis of data, valid and reliable findings and recommendations for further research.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

organisational communication processes and methods

data collection and analysis methods, including the use of technology and technology services

legal requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to research

common presentation techniques and reporting methods

applied research tools and methods and how they are applied

organisational policies and procedures relevant to performance evidence.

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