Research Fundamentals (Continued)

Question 1

What are the examples of Data

Answer 1

Primary Data: Observations, interviews, questionnaires (firsthand evidence)

Qualitative Data: Insight info into experiences

Secondary Data: Literature review, case studies ( Stuff already been done)

Question 1

• What are the 4 types of data (PQSQ) (sounds like Pikachu)

Answer 1

Primary Data: Data is collected firsthand by the researcher (data u collect yourself)

Qualitative: Includes opinions, responses and reflection

Secondary: Data has been gathered or recorded by someone else

Quantitative:
Numbers and hard dats that can be organised

Question 2

What are the sources of data?

HINT ACRONYM: (IGPD)

Answer 2

• Individuals

-Groups

-Print Media: Books, Journals, Magazines, Newspapers, Pamphlets

-Digital Media:

Internet sites, computer programs, videos, social media, blogs, radio, TV, podcasts, statistics

Question 3

What are the advantages of primary data?

Answer 3

• Researcher is in complete control of the data that is collected

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of primary data?

Answer 4

• It can be time consuming and expensive to contact a large enough group to get a good sample
• If you only ask people you know the results are likely to be biased compared to the broader australian population

Question 5

What are the advantages of group data?

Answer 5

• Can save time by investigating a large number of people

-Have good information avaliable for release

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of group data?

Answer 6

May be difficult to get in touch with

Question 7

What are the advantages of digital Media?

Answer 7

• Well known and easy to use
  -Huge quantities of info

Question 8

What are the disadvantages of digital Media?

Answer 8

• Lacks reliability due to poor quality control and anonymous contributors

Question 9

What are the advantages of Print Media?

Answer 9

• Professionaly reviewed thus more reliable
• Large quantities of info

Question 10

What are the disadvantages of Print Media?

Answer 10

• Difficult to find

Question 11

What are the 4 types of ethical behaviour in research?

• Hint Acronym: RIPB (SOUNDS LIKE RIB)

Answer 11

• Respect
  -Integrity
  -Privacy
  -Bias

Question 12

What is respect in research?

Answer 12

• Considering the impact of research on participants and ensuring they know what is involved

Question 13

What is integrity in research?

Answer 13

-Being moral and honest in your research

Question 14

What is privacy in research?

Answer 14

-Confidentiality and anonymity

Question 15

What is bias in research?

Answer 15

-Conducting the research without any prior objective