Case Studies
A case study is usually an in-depth description of a process, experience, or structure at a single institution. In order to answer a combination of ‘what’ and ‘why’ questions, case studies generally involve a mix of quantitative (i.e., surveys, usage statistics, etc.) and qualitative (i.e., interviews, focus groups, extant document analysis, etc.) data collection techniques. Most often, the researcher will analyze quantitative data first and then use qualitative strategies to look deeper into the meaning of the trends identified in the numerical data.
Checklists
Checklists structure a person’s observation or evaluation of a performance or artifact. They can be simple lists of criteria that can be marked as present or absent, or can provide space for observer comments. These tools can provide consistency over time or between observers. Checklists can be used for evaluating databases, virtual IM service, the use of library space, or for structuring peer observations of instruction sessions.
Interviews
In-Depth Interviews include both individual interviews (e.g., one-on-one) as well as “group” interviews (including focus groups). The data can be recorded in a wide variety of ways including stenography, audio recording, video recording or written notes. In depth interviews differ from direct observation primarily in the nature of the interaction. In interviews it is assumed that there is a questioner and one or more interviewees. The purpose of the interview is to probe the ideas of the interviewees about the phenomenon of interest.
Observation Sometimes, the best way to collect data through observation. This can be done directly or indirectly with the subject knowing or unaware that you are observing them. You may choose to collect data through continuous observation or via set time periods depending on your project. You may interpret data you gather using the following mechanisms:
- Descriptive observations: you simply write down what you observe
- Inferential observations: you may write down an observation that is inferred by the subject’s body language and behavior.
- Evaluative observation:
You may make an inference and therefore a judgment from the behavior. Make sure you can replicate these findings.
Surveys or Questionnaires
Surveys or questionnaires are instruments used for collecting data in survey research. They usually include a set of standardized questions that explore a specific topic and collect information about demographics, opinions, attitudes, or behaviors. Three popular programs that allow you to create online surveys are Google Forms, Survey Monkey, and Poll Everywhere. A great (low-cost) tool for reference statistics is Gimlet.
I agree to this,in Helsinki Finland most of the data analysis do first the quantitative data and then use qualitative strategies to look deeper into the meaning of the trends.Many of data collector proven that it is a effectively step.In fact many of data analysis service successfully do those step which has a good result.
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Please, can someone throw more light on how to design a questionnaire on risk exposure using five items likert scale?
Again, I want to know if one can use likert scale in questions concerning knowledge?
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Another great tool for data collection that I would love to be added to your list above is SurveyCTO (www.surveycto.com). Unlike the tools listed above, SurveyCTO is a powerful, reliable, flexible platform designed specifically with the needs of NGOs and researchers in mind. It is a mobile app that allows for completely offline data collection (so is great for field research and in-person interviews), has a lot of features focused on working in resource constrained settings, and features for collecting more accurate data and quickly catching surveyor error. It can also handle much longer, large scale, and more complex surveys (hundreds of questions, lots of complicated branching and logic, etc.) than the survey tools mentioned above, which were designed more for market research and basic surveys.
Full disclosure: I work for SurveyCTO, though I genuinely think it is a wonderful tool that the standard web surveys recommended here – SurveyMonkey, SurveyGizmo, etc. – can’t compete with, especially for researchers and those working in the public sector.
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How can one code or edit data collected using questionnaire survey SPSS analysis?
this is helpful but how do you select a method to use in analyzing data?
Various factors will influence your choice of a data collection method: the questions you want to investigate, resources available to you, your timeline, and more
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Again, I want to know if one can use likert scale in questions concerning knowledge?
Please, can someone throw more light on how to design a questionnaire on risk exposure using five items likert scale?
Again, I want to know if one can use likert scale in questions concerning knowledge?
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Please someone throw more light on what the possible questions to be added on a questionnaire when handling the topic, “the impact of money market indicators on real estate finance.” Thank you.
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