Elements and Performance Criteria
- Confirm research parameters
- Consultation with appropriate personnel is undertaken to ensure that the scope, objectives and expected outcomes of the research are understood.
- Timeframes, available resources, budget and quality standards for the research are confirmed and understood.
- The research methodology and strategies are confirmed and understood.
- Identify sources and availability of information
- The type and range of information required is clearly identified to meet research objectives.
- Information sources are identified and evaluated for their contribution to the research.
- Protocols and other procedures required to access information are clearly identified and appropriate action taken.
- Limitations on the availability of material are identified and appropriate action taken.
- Obstacles to the collection of information are identified and appropriate action taken.
- Collect information to achieve research objectives
- Information collection methods are applied correctly and consistently, in accordance with appropriate procedures and agreements reached with information sources.
- The types and range of information collected are in line with the research objectives.
- Information is recorded accurately and clearly in an appropriate format.
- Analyse and compile research information
- Methods of analysis and compilation are appropriate to the information collected and objectives of the research.
- Methodologies and procedures incorporate current technological developments and meet relevant industry standards.
- Results are obtained within the specified time, budget and quality constraints.
- Results are recorded accurately and clearly in appropriate format.
- Results are carefully interpreted and conclusions drawn.
- The results and conclusions are reviewed with appropriate personnel.
- Present research results and conclusions.
- A report/summary/presentation detailing the research results and conclusions is developed in accordance with current business practices.
- Confidential information is protected in accordance with predefined agreements and/or procedures.
- All sources of information are accurately acknowledged or cited in a recognised and appropriate format.
- The success of the research methodology is evaluated against the research objectives.