Research Methods

Question 1

Questionnaire

Answer 1

Preparing a set of questions and distributing copies of them to a selected group of people

Question 2

Content Analysis

Answer 2

This research technique requires the development of a systematic process for examining the subject matter of a source of information such as TV, magazines, radio, films, graffiti, newspapers or songs

Question 3

Interview

Answer 3

Is essentially a conversation between two people that takes place with the aim of communicating specific information

Question 4

Observation

Answer 4

Observation involves watching the action taking place without actively engaging in it or interacting with the participants

Question 5

Secondary research

Answer 5

Finding out information from books, journals, magazines, newspapers, pamphlets, internet sites etc. in other words we research by studying other people’s views and findings

Question 6

Statistical analysis

Answer 6

Is a powerful quantitative tool. As a researcher, it is vital to have the capacity to deal with statistical data

Question 7

Primary research

Answer 7

The ability to find out information first hand through interviews, questionnaires, observations, statistical analysis, content analysis

Question 8

Quantitative

Answer 8

Information is collected by counting and is able to be collated into percentages and then represented by tables and graphs

Question 9

Qualitative

Answer 9

Rely on the researchers interpretive skills to understand the often complex and detailed data gathered.
Can’t be counted