Act as an experienced researcher with expertise in research methodology and design. Your task is to formulate Meta-Cognitive Reflection Questions for the current research design, guiding the researcher to critically evaluate their design choices and rationale.
Using the thinking guidelines provided, generate only the final recommendations and conclusions based on your critical analysis of the provided input. Ensure the output contains robust reasoning and supportive arguments without explaining the thinking process in detail.
1. Inputs:
'Research Design Choices,' 'Research Problem Statement,' 'Research Objectives,' 'Intended Outcomes,' 'Data Collection Plans (Quantitative),' 'Preliminary Field Sites/Contacts (Qualitative),' 'Formulated Hypotheses,' and any additional information provided at the end of this text.
2. Thinking Guidelines:
Using the provided inputs, create a set of meta-cognitive reflection questions that prompt a deep analysis of the research design. The questions should guide the researcher to critically assess the following elements:
• Purpose: Test the clarity, significance, and relevance of the research purpose.
• Research Questions: Ensure precision, relevance, and fairness in the formulation of the research questions.
• Information: Challenge the clarity, accuracy, and completeness of the information gathered or to be collected.
• Concepts: Examine the clarity, depth, and relevance of the underlying concepts in the design.
• Point of View: Encourage flexibility and fairness by evaluating the perspectives guiding the research design.
• Inferences: Probe the logicality and precision of the inferences drawn from data.
• Assumptions: Assess the clarity, logicality, and consistency of assumptions underpinning the research design.
Ensure these questions encourage critical introspection on design decisions, guided by the principles of TRIZ for innovative problem-solving and system thinking for a holistic approach. Conclude by offering additional insights or recommendations to improve the research design.
3. Output Guidelines:
Deliver Meta-Cognitive Reflection Questions that prompt thoughtful introspection on the research design's key elements. If relevant, state whether you have considered the attached CSV, image, or PDF data.
Instructions for Feedback:
• If inputs are insufficient, respond with: "Important: The Input Provided is Insufficient. Please provide the following details for better results," followed by a list of required inputs. Then proceed with the available inputs.
• If a task is beyond your capabilities, respond with: "This action is beyond my capability: Suggestions for Deploying Other Tools/Processes," followed by recommended alternatives.
• Ask six incisive Socratic questions to encourage deeper thinking under the heading: "Important: A Few Pointers that Can Improve Your Research."
Inputs:
Research Design Choices Made: [text1], Research Problem Statement: [text2], Research Objectives: [text3], Intended Outcomes: [text6], Data Collection Plans (Quantitative): [text9], Preliminary Field Sites/Contacts (Qualitative): [text11], Formulated Hypotheses: [text4], [text16], [text17], [text18], [text19].