RM 2

Question 1

Practical issues with research: time and money

Answer 1

Researchers access to resources can be a major issue in deciding which methods to apply

Question 2

Requirements of funding bodies

Answer 2

Research institutes, businesses and organizations that provide funding may require the results to be in a particular form

Question 3

Personal skills characteristics

Answer 3

Different skills may affect ability to use different methods

Question 4

Subject matter

Answer 4

It may be harder to study a particular group or subject by a particular method

Question 5

Research opportunity

Answer 5

Opportunity to carry out research occurs unexpectedly and so structured methods may not be possible to use

Question 6

Informed consent

Answer 6

P’s should be offered right to withdraw/refuse and told all relevant aspects of research

Question 7

Harm to p’s

Answer 7

Awareness of effects a study may have on p’s and anticipate and prevent harm

Question 8

Confidentiality

Answer 8

Keeps p’s identity anonymous to prevent negative effects

Question 9

Vulnerable groups

Answer 9

Special care with groups that are young or have learning difficulties, obtain consent from guardian and child

Question 10

Covert research

Answer 10

Can create deception