RESEARCH INSTRUMENTS Flashcards
It is a tool used to gather data on specific topic of interest.
Research Instruments
- Preliminary Research
- Ask Advice
- Master Guidelines in Preparing
- Clarify Research Questions
- Decide Number and Demographics
- Appropriate format
- Edit Instrument
- Pilot for further improvement
Guidelines for Research Instruments
What are the 3 Commonly Used Research Instruments
Survey
Observation
Experiment
Prepared Questions to measure attitudes, perceptions, and opinions
Survey
Answer is within respondents and asks for specific information
Recall
A response to a specific question such as multiple choice, dichotomous, and rating scale.
Recognition
Elicits brief explanations or impressions from the respondents.
Open-ended
What are the 3 types of survey questions?
Recall
Recognition
Open Ended
Allows researchers to qualitatively gather data
Interview
What are the stages of Interview
Pre-Interview Stage
Warm-Up Stage
Main Interview Stage
Closing Stage
Arranges questions logically and prepares guide to smoothen flow of interview.
Pre- Interview Stage
Initial part of interview, introductions, purpose and confidentiality is presented and informed to the interviewee.
Warm Up Stage
Asks main questions directly related to the research questions
Main Interview Stage
Asks question meant to wind down the interview, used to transcribe and analyze data
Closing Stage
Looks for specific information, responses are usually dichotomous and are an identification type of test, usually limited.
Questionnaire