No previous study used large-scale data from many countries on a topic- can this be a strong rationale for a study? for instance, if I say that there is no previous cross-national study on a topic so it cannot be said that it is a worldwide phenomenon rather than a specific regional phenomenon. Also, a cross-national study will give the result a stronger generalization power which might of interest to international practitioners like WHO.
- Can these statements be a strong rationale and justification for a study? Please let me know, Thank you.
Is it a Masters or PHD study? Depends on what sector/organization etc. Data collection could prove to be problematic. Anyway, you dont need to strain yourself to such an extent. Novel ideas in research don't neccesarily need to be across countries unless you really want to. There is alot of good research that can be done right where you are. It all depends on what angle, design or methods you use.
Sachin Suknunan its a paper I am considering for publication, I have the data and I have noticed that previous studies on the topic are done on two different countries (also, their measurements do not match). Do u think it will be a good study for publication?
OK, if you already have the data then its fine (provided the ethics were followed for data collection etc.). in that case you can proceed. Still dont know if it is a quantitative or qualitative study. It is OK if results do not match because countries are different and what you find is what you find. You will just have to report it in your findings accordingly. However, just make your research aims and objectives are clear for the publication.
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