In order to provide the Australia Park Victoria with the appropriate data to solve its current crisis, the most appropriate method of data collection for this research is the qualitative method. According to Gay and Airasian (p 627) qualitative method is the collection of extensive data on various variables over a long time in a natural setting with an aim of acquiring insights not possible using other methods. It involves three different kinds of information collection: direct observation, in depth and open-ended interviews and written documents. Qualitative method involves use of random sampling and structured data collection instruments that fit different experiences. The method also enables the researcher to study the specific area of research into details thus making him or her to come up with results that are easy to summarize, make comparisons and even generalize. Qualitative data collection methods are the best when evaluating the impact of an issue since it provides information that is important to comprehend the processes that have led to the observed results and tests the changes in people’s perception of their well-being. In addition, qualitative methods may be implemented to improve the quality of survey-based quantitative evaluations through generation of evaluation hypothesis which empowers the design of survey questionnaires and also clarifying quantitative evaluation results (Hentschel, 1999).
The reason this method is the most appropriate is because firstly, this method is open-ended and has less structured protocols, thus a researcher may have the freedom to change the information collection strategy by addition or dropping some participants. Secondly, the researcher relies on different data collection methods...
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The quantitative method of research in a study involves the use of queries, and the possibilities for reply have been prearranged (book). This method of research has the need for the use of a huge pool of respondents. The scope in this method of research has a necessity to be hypothetically impartial, in facts and be effective numerically. A random selection method, referred to as sampling, is used due to the huge amount of participants needed. Prior to the beginning of the study, a numerical method is used to govern the number of participants to allow the finding to be withi...
The variety of methods and data collection within the research design provided the author with a greater ability to support her thesis.
Research methods are therefore used to collect and analyse information. Psychologists have used these 5 research methods for collecting and analysing data at the BLOA.
The data collection will be descriptive and explanatory as plausible methods are tests and surveys where there are consolidation of data and questionnaires. The methods use will replication research method where the methods will be repeated from other relevant studies but with different inputs of variables.
In conclusion it is notable that both these research designs have their uses and disadvantages, and it is important to ensure you choose the correct design for the research question being asked, whether it be one of these or another research design that was not discussed. When conducting research it is also important to remember that quite often it can be more effect to use two design rather than one, as it can increase the validity of the research, but only if it is relevant for answering the research question being
For everything that occurs, there will somehow be something that caused the action to happen. It is more of a cause and effect ideal or simple a reaction to an action. In terms of research academics, independent and dependent variables are concepts or attributes to certain things that occur such as drug use, crime, or domestic abuse. For example, stress or other personal problems may lead to someone to use drugs. Also, poverty may lead someone to commit crime. In addition, a power controlled individual may cause a partnership to suffer physical or verbal abuse.
I am using a questionnaire to obtain my data, I have chosen this method, as it is easy for the user to understand and complete and is much less demanding on time and resources. It also means it can be sent out electronically for the user to complete when convenient.
The reason interview is the main source of data collection, is because that is the best method to obtain the information that is needed to conduct this study. After data information is collected from interviews, exercise intervention can be implemented in the study. Participants can then be interviewed again post study and results can be analyzed.
Data Collection and Analysis Questionnaire The research was carried out on both quantitative and qualitative approaches. It began with a quantitative approach—questionnaire. Bryman and Bell (2003) asserted that mail or postal questionnaires are the most popular forms of questionnaires. Another form—self-completion questionnaire—was also common because of the overlap with postal questionnaire to some extent.
The first method I will look at is the rt method which is built upon collected data from surveys etc. Its main plus points being that it uses a much larger sample than the other methods because it takes less time to collate the results. It is also useful because it allows for further research to be added - it can be updated. There are a number of problems with this. The subjects may not feel comfortable and could answer just to please the experimenter. A big problem with the method is that it does not give enough range for the subject. They are restricted within the boundaries of the tick boxes. The researcher can only learn so much.
Abstract 1 can be identified as a qualitative methodology as the abstract contains elements of opinions and meanings behind issues in the passage and this method has been defined as a method that is used to gather data that helps to understand the meaning, reason and opinions behind a problem, while at the same time providing insights into the problem or helping to develop the ideas or hypotheses for research. Qualitative data collection methods usually use unstructured or semi-structured techniques. Some of these methods include group discussions, individual interviews, and participation or observations. The sample size is normally small, and respondents are selected to fill a set quota. The advantages of qualitative data are
There are advantages and disadvantages to researchers’ various sampling methods. Random sampling does a good job of representing an entire population. However, researchers may have difficulty establishing a full list of a given population. The time and the expense involved in doing this can make the task impossible. Also, separating members from their group for research can prove unsettling for the target. Another issue is that by the time researchers have completed a study using this method the parameters of the sample can change, nullifying research results.
Focusing on surveys and questionnaires, and quantitative research methods, it varies on the person getting questioned as to which method they prefer. Some individuals may prefer to fill in a questionnaire, as it is quick and simple for them, whereas someone else would rather have a face-to-face interview because they may find questionnaires to complicated. Giving people the choice gives the more chance of getting a response overall. It is important that the researchers are aware of the advantages and disadvantages because they will then be aware of what method to use, and will know what method is best to use. It is also an advantage to work with experienced researchers in order to find out the best results.
This can also serve the purpose of increasing reliability and validity of the findings obtained, while, overcoming any doubts of representativeness or generalisability (Browne, 2013). Martyn Hammersley, 1996, defined three different types of approaches which employs methodological pluralism: 'triangulation ' is when quantitive methods are used to cross-check qualitive data, and vice versa. 'Facilitation ' involves one research method to assist another, for example The British Household Panel Survey used discussions and interviews to clarify the concepts included in their questionnaires (Aldridge et al. 2001). The 'complementarity ' approach employs a variety of methods in order for different aspects of an investigation to be supported, for instance, surveys could be used to collect statistical data, while an unstructured interview is used to identify meanings and motives behind the statistical patterns (Haralambos,
In metrology will discuss the main method that apply in this research report, which is quantitative research method and delivery and collection method. The questionnaire design and sampling method will be explain and discuss in metrology part.