METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION

Discuss• What is the purpose of methods of data

collection ?• What are the six major methods of data

collection?

TESTS

QUESTIONNAIRES

INTERVIEWS

FOCUS GROUP

VISUAL DATA

SECONDARY DATA

Observation

Observation

Tips for conducting observations

• Structured observationThe questions, problem , theoretical

framework determine what is to

be observed

Decide before what you want to observe: events, behaviours,

people, etc

What is written down, is raw data. You must write

field notes (commentaries , feelings, reactions

interpretations about what was observed)

Record the observations:•Real time (no electronic means)•Audio taping•Video taping•Transcription

Next class…• Write draft 1 chapter 3• Introduction: write what the reader will find in

the chapter• Research paradigm: 2-3 paragraphs. Define

the paradigm and why your project is that oneType of research: 2-3 paragraphs. Define the

paradigm and why your project is that one

Context: name, location, phylosophy, mision,

vision, pedagogical approach, etcParticipants: number, gender, age, social status,

grade, background, special charactersirics. etcInstruments (just mention them)

(check examples and more guidelines in the virtual room)

THIRD TERMACTIVITY DATE

Draft 1 chapter 3 October 28

Poster session November 11

Final version research project November 18

Symposyum UD November 3-4

Research in action UNICA November 16

ACTIVITY PERCENTAGEDraft 1 chapter 3 20%

Poster session 30%

Final version research project 50%