collecting and managing data

Question 1

why collect data

Answer 1

to describe and understand humans

Question 2

research questions

Answer 2

why, how, - mostly comes from previous research or interests

Question 3

applied research

Answer 3

solves a problem with a real world benefit

Question 4

pure research

Answer 4

knowledge for the sake of it, does not have an obvious real world benefit

Question 5

ethical data collection

Answer 5

autonomy, dignity, privacy

Question 6

informed consent

Answer 6

ppts need to know what they are being used for, they must give consent to be part of the study before you can use them to find answers. e.g. consent forms, verbal recording

Question 7

debriefing

Answer 7

at the end ppts must be given further info on the study to ensure they weren’t deceived. should include info on the study, anonymity, withdrawal etc

Question 8

data protection

Answer 8

confidential, do not share it, destroy when no longer needed. could break the law if not