Do you know someone who thinks they are simply perfect and has no faults? (Well, I know a few and some even become presidents of extremely important countries). Show
Well, as shocking and disappointing as it may seem to some people: no one is perfect! Some are too tall, some too short, some enjoy country music (nothing personal), some add water to their fine whiskey (honestly, why?) and some do not drink coffee. The conclusion is: we all have some negative sides! And research is no different! And what is considered a limitation of a study? A limitation is any aspect that hinders a study and its findings. Does it mean that if my study has limitations it is useless? NO!!!!!!!!!!! Very often researchers (students or well established researchers) have concerns about clearly describing the limitations of their studies. Why? Because there is sometimes a misconception that if your research limitations are too clear, readers will undermine the relevance of your work. For example, you might be afraid others will think: “Why are these findings relevant if there are so many limitations to the study?” All right, first let us make some things clear here:
In other words, clearly describing the limitations of your study should only strengthen your work! ALSO CHECK: Read our “STEP BY STEP Thesis Guide” with Many More Tips! Video Content: Research LimitationsIn case you are enjoying the article, do not forget to watch the video with further support on how to deal with your research limitations. Examples of Research LimitationsOk, you got it so far that no one is perfect, that some weird people become presidents and that research limitations should be included in your work. I guess the next question would be: which limitations should I mention? Look, it is extremely difficult to describe all possible types of research limitations. It will vary greatly depending on the type and nature of the study. However, here are some examples:
Where Should Research Limitations be Included in the Thesis?Once you are done thinking and considering the limitations of your work, a simple question may arise: Where in my thesis should I include such limitations? Please note: there is no specific format to this and it may vary from supervisor to supervisor, and sometimes certain universities may have their own guidelines. But USUALLY, the limitations are the VERY LAST section of your thesis, and they appear after the MANAGERIAL RECOMMENDATIONS. And why? Because as mentioned above, the limitations may be due to any section of your work. For example:
For this reason, it doesn’t really make much sense to have it in any other section of your work but the very END. Got it? Great! Now go ahead and be honest with the limitations of your work! Reviewers will be positively impressed! Download the ArticleDid you like the article and would like to have it with you? Simple! DOWNLOAD: LiveInnovation.org - Writing Research Limitations.pdf Final ThoughtsPlease note: All the suggestions here are personal, according to my own supervision style. Feel absolutely free to discuss them with your supervisor or other academics. Each one tends to have their own style and expectations. Hope these tips have been useful for you and wish you all the best! Why are limitations important in research?Limitations are important to understand for placing research findings in context, interpreting the validity of the scientific work, and ascribing a credibility level to the conclusions of published research. This goes beyond listing the magnitude and direction of random and systematic errors and validity problems.
What is the limitations of a research study?Definition. The limitations of the study are those characteristics of design or methodology that impacted or influenced the interpretation of the findings from your research.
How do you talk about limitations in research?Describe each limitation in detailed but concise terms; Explain why each limitation exists; Provide the reasons why each limitation could not be overcome using the method(s) chosen to gather the data [cite to other studies that had similar problems when possible];
What factors restrict the scope of research?Research Limitations. Formulation of research aims and objectives. You might have formulated research aims and objectives too broadly. ... . Implementation of data collection method. ... . Sample size. ... . Lack of previous studies in the research area. ... . Scope of discussions.. |