PENENTUAN METODE PENELITIAN

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Penentuan metode penelitian merupakan tahap krusial dalam proses penyusunan karya ilmiah karena menentukan arah, kualitas, serta validitas temuan penelitian. Studi ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis pentingnya pemilihan metode penelitian yang tepat berdasarkan tujuan, karakteristik masalah, jenis data, dan pendekatan ilmiah yang digunakan. Penelitian ini menggunakan kajian literatur dari berbagai sumber buku dan jurnal yang membahas klasifikasi metode penelitian, meliputi pendekatan kualitatif, kuantitatif, dan campuran (mixed methods). Hasil analisis menunjukkan bahwa ketepatan dalam menentukan metode penelitian sangat mempengaruhi relevansi data yang dikumpulkan, ketepatan teknik analisis, serta keakuratan interpretasi hasil penelitian. Penelitian kualitatif lebih sesuai untuk memahami fenomena secara mendalam, sedangkan penelitian kuantitatif efektif untuk mengukur variabel secara objektif dan terstruktur. Sementara itu, metode campuran memberikan gambaran yang lebih komprehensif ketika fenomena membutuhkan dua jenis pendekatan. Temuan penelitian ini menegaskan bahwa penentuan metode penelitian harus mempertimbangkan kesesuaian antara tujuan penelitian, jenis data, dan konteks permasalahan agar menghasilkan karya ilmiah yang valid, reliabel, dan dapat dipertanggungjawabkan secara ilmiah

Determining a research method is a crucial stage in the process of preparing a scientific paper because it determines the direction, quality, and validity of the research findings. This study aims to analyze the importance of selecting an appropriate research method based on the objectives, characteristics of the problem, type of data, and the scientific approach used. This research utilizes a literature review from various books and journals that discuss the classification of research methods, including qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. The analysis shows that the accuracy of selecting a research method significantly influences the relevance of the data collected, the accuracy of the analysis techniques, and the accuracy of the interpretation of the research results. Qualitative research is more appropriate for understanding phenomena in depth, while quantitative research is effective for measuring variables objectively and in a structured manner. Meanwhile, mixed methods provide a more comprehensive picture when the phenomenon requires two approaches. The findings of this study emphasize that the selection of a research method must consider the appropriateness between the research objectives, type of data, and the problem context to produce a scientific paper that is valid, reliable, and scientifically accountable