Building the Components for Chapter Three
Topic 5: Methods
For each of the tasks below, complete the related matrix/template and share your results with your writing partner for feedback.
- For studies using surveys:
Complete the matrix below that asks you to link the constructs you wish to explore to concrete variables to actual measurement items in your data collection tools. - For studies using interviews or observation:
Complete the matrix below that asks you to link the constructs you wish to explore to the literature in Chapter 2 to specific interview questions in the protocol, or to specific elements you wish to observe. - For all studies:
Complete the template that asks for your research question(s), the source(s) of data used to address that question, and the data analysis steps you will take with those data. - For all studies:
Complete the data analysis table below to explain the steps you will take to move from having a bunch of raw data to having answers to your research questions.