Demystifying Research

   
   

 

Module 5: Ways to Collect the Information We Need to Answer Our Research Question

 

What we will learn during this session:

  1. We will apply one way or method of collecting information (data) to answer our research question.
  2. We will discuss the strengths and weaknesses of using this method of information collection to answer our own research question.

 

Choose one Topic:

There are many different ways to collect information to answer a research question. Four commonly used methods are:

  1. Interviewing
  2. Focus Groups
  3. Observation
  4. Questionnaires

 

Click on the links below to download Module 5. You should download the Introduction and one Part (A or B or C or D).

 

 

TRAINEE: Module 5 INTRODUCTION - PDF TRAINER: Module 5 INTRODUCTION - PDF

 

TRAINEE: Module 5 Part A - PDF TRAINER: Module 5 Part A - PDF

TRAINEE: Module 5 Part B - PDF TRAINER: Module 5 Part B - PDF

TRAINEE: Module 5 Part C - PDF TRAINER: Module 5 Part C - PDF

TRAINEE: Module 5 Part D - PDF TRAINER: Module 5 Part D - PDF

 

Please see the FAQ page for information about the best way to use these materials. It includes an explanation of the two versions of the document (Trainee and Trainer), and about the option to use the whole document or individual modules.

 

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