It has been stated that “once you have clearly defined your research topic, you will be able to choose the research strategy and techniques for collecting and most appropriate data analysis” (Sanders et al, 2009). : 20-21). This applies to the proposed research because it is “the logical sequence that connects empirical data to a study's initial research questions and, ultimately, to its conclusions” (Yin, 2009). A comprehensive research design includes strategies, choices, and takes into account time horizons. Significant time and effort must be devoted to creating a research plan, as it has been described as the glue that holds the components of the research project together. For this reason, it is essential that a detailed methodology is meticulously prepared in order to produce solid research. It is important to note that there are a variety of ways to conduct research to answer the proposed questions, however each of the three questions will be approached with an approach in order to provide a general understanding of the different methods to adopt. Research Question 1PhilosophyThe philosophy adopted for the first research question is pragmatism. The researcher carefully chose to adopt the pragmatist philosophy because he argues that the most important factor in the adopted research philosophy is indeed the research question. The chosen approach focuses on the research problem and uses all available approaches to understand the problem (Rossman and Wilson, 1985). Pragmatists agree that research takes place in social, historical, political, and other contexts. For this reason, it is said that pragmatism opens the door to multiple methods, to different worldviews, which offers various alternatives for co...... middle of paper ......swimmers. London: Sage Publications.7. Kosack, S. and Tobin, J. 2006. Financing self-sustaining development: the role of aid, FDI and government in economic success. International Organization, 60 (1), p. 205.8. Moyo, D. 2009. Help for the dead. New York: Farrar, Straus and Giroux.9. Saunders, M., Lewis, P. and Thornhill, A. 2003. Research methods for business students. Harlow, England: Prentice Hall.10. Tartir, A. 2014. Kerry's Billions: US Economic Plans for Palestine Put Investment Before Freedom. [online] Available at: http://mondoweiss.net/2014/01/enomic-palestine-investment.html [Accessed: April 11, 2014].11. Williamson, CR 2010. Exploring foreign aid failure: the role of incentives and information. The Austrian Economic Review, 23 (1), pp. 17--33.12. World Bank: The Palestinian economy is unsustainable due to its dependence on foreign aid. 2012. Haaretz, July 25, 2012.