Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare a research plan.
- Views and interests of stakeholders are reflected in a research methodology compatible with ethical considerations.
- Research methodology is selected in accordance with needs, purposes and resources to maximise credibility of research outcomes.
- Research strategies are selected and used that are appropriate to client group, information being researched, resources available and outcomes sought.
- Strategies for validating research outcomes are incorporated into the research plan.
- Implement research strategies.
- Resources needed to conduct research are determined and allocated.
- Relevant information is collected in a timely manner and recorded and stored to ensure validity, confidentiality and security.
- A representative range of people and groups with an interest in the identified issues are consulted to ensure validity of outcomes.
- Consultation is undertaken according to the agreed practices and protocol of own and other agencies in accordance with organisational practices and protocols.
- Consideration of cultural sensitivities and ethical issues is embedded in all consultation.
- Organise and analyse information.
- Report the findings.