Research instrument: Most commonly-used techniques

Question 1

analyzing primary and secondary sources of data such as data from schools, churcher, public and private offices, hospitals, and government units

Answer 1

Documentary Analysis

Question 2

-uses an interview schedule
-conducted individually or with a group
-thoughts and opinions are expressed more clearly
-unstructed(conversation),structed(well-defined questions), semi-structured( questions with follow-up probing)

Answer 2

Interview

Question 3

-uses an observation guide/checklist
-active participation of the researcher
-quiet and inconspicuous manner
-structed (checklist or tool) and unstructed (narration)

Answer 3

Observation

Question 4

-collection or physical data from subjects
-most accurate and objective
ex: BMI, mass, BP

Answer 4

Physiological Measures

Question 5

-personality inventories
-projective techniques

Answer 5

Psychological Tests

Question 6

-most commonly used instrument
-list of questions about a topic
-less expensive
-structed (closed) and unstructed (open)

Answer 6

Questionnaire