Crumple

and Shoot
MECHANICS:
1. The class will be divided into 5 groups based on their
groupings in their research study.
2. Each group will be given a stack of paper.
3. Then, the teacher throws a question and all the group
members will huddle together and come up with an answer.
4. After the teacher counts from 1-5, one member of the group
will get one sheet of paper to write down the answer.
5. When the teachers says, “Answers Up!” each group will
reveal their answer.
6. If they got it right, one person from the group gets to stand
up, crumple their paper and come to a spot in the room to
shoot it into the waste basket.
7. Once they got it in, they get a point. But if they missed, the
correct answer will not be counted.
8. The group who got the most tallied score will be the winner.
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Question # 2
Question # 3
Question # 4
Question # 5
Overview of
Qualitative
Research
Method
Chat Discussion
MECHANICS:
1. Each group will be given a recording sheet that corresponds
to the questions.
2. Groups then rotate from station to station discussing the
question and recording their answers. You are only given 1
minute per station.
3. Once all group have visited all stations you have to return on
your regular seats and the whole class discussion will begin.
 What is
Qualitative
Research?
Qualitative Research
Qualitative Research is primarily exploratory research.
It is used to gain an understanding of underlying reasons,
opinions, and motivations. It provides insights into the
problem or helps to develop ideas or hypotheses for potential
quantitative research. Qualitative Research is also used to
uncover trends in thought and opinions, and dive deeper into
the problem. Qualitative data collection methods vary using
unstructured or semi-structured techniques. Some common
methods include focus groups (group discussions), individual
interviews, and participation/observations. The sample size is
typically small, and respondents are selected to fulfill a given
quota.
 What is
Quantitative
Research?
Quantitative Research
Quantitative Research is used to quantify the problem
by way of generating numerical data or data that can be
transformed into usable statistics. It is used to quantify
attitudes, opinions, behaviors, and other defined variables –
and generalize results from a larger sample population.
Quantitative Research uses measurable data to formulate facts
and uncover patterns in research. Quantitative data collection
methods are much more structured than Qualitative data
collection methods. Quantitative data collection methods
include various forms of surveys – online surveys, paper
surveys, mobile surveys and kiosk surveys, face-to-face
interviews, telephone interviews, longitudinal studies, website
interceptors, online polls, and systematic observations.
1. In your own words, what is the difference
between Qualitative Research and
Quantitative Research?
2. What type of questions does qualitative
research ask?
 It is necessary to define the terms that will
be used in this chapter, and to differentiate
them from one another.
• Method – a technique which researcher
uses to gather and generate data about the
subjects of their study.
• Methodology – a section of the research
paper that explains why the researcher
chose to use particular method.
 Main Methods Used in Qualitative
Research
1. Interview (Individual, focus groups)
What is the difference between an interview and a
survey? Primarily, open-ended questions differentiate the
two. Qualitative researchers are concerned with making
inference based on perspective, so it is extremely
important to get as much data as possible for later
analysis. Researchers spend a considerable amount of
time designing interview questions. Interviews are
designed to generate participant perspectives about
ideas, opinions, and experiences.
 Main Methods Used in Qualitative
Research
2. Observation (Individual, group, location)
How is data derived from an observation? The
researcher may use a variety of methods for observing,
including taking general notes, using checklists, or time-
and-motion logs. The considerable time it takes for even
a short observation deters many researchers from using
this method. Also, the researcher risks his or her
interpretation when taking notes, which is accepted by
qualitative researchers, but meets resistance from post-
positivists. Observations are designed to generate data
on activities and behaviours, and are generally more
focused on setting than other methods.
 Main Methods Used in Qualitative
Research
3. Document Analysis (Content analysis of written
data)
What types of documents do qualitative
researchers analyze? Virtually anything that supports the
question asked. Print media has long been a staple data
source for qualitative researchers, but electronic media
(email, blogs, user Web pages, and even social network
profiles) have extended the data qualitative researchers
can collect and analyze. The greatest challenge offered
by document analysis can be sifting through all of the
data to make general observations.
 It is necessary to define the terms that will
be used in this chapter, and to differentiate
them from one another.
• Method – a technique which researcher uses to
gather and generate data about the subjects of
their study.
• Methodology – a section of the research paper
that explains why the researcher chose to use
particular method.
• Research Design – a plan which structures a
study to ensure that the data collected and
generated will contain the information needed to
answer the initial inquiry as fully and clearly as
possible.
 Common Research Design
As stated, the objective of a research
design is to ensure that the data collection
and generation methods are geared towards
gathering the specific information which will
help you answer the initial inquiry as clearly
as and fully as possible. If the researcher
does not design their study carefully and
appropriately, the data they gather may be
extraneous or irrelevant to the problem.