Research methods

What is primary research?

• Collecting data from primary schools.

• The first research you have ever done in your life.

• Using data that has already been collated and published by another researcher.

• Creating a method for a specific purpose to collect original data.

What is a closed question?

• A question where the answer is limited to yes or no.

• A question that finishes with a full-stop.

• A question that allows someone to express their own viewpoint.

• A question put to a focus group, and closed to the public.

Which method provides the most detailed insight into the researched subject?

• Survey.

• Documents.

• Case study.

• None of these.

Is a survey a primary or secondary research method?

• Primary.

• Secondary.

• Neither.

• Both.

What does the research process involve? Tick all that apply.

• Analysis of information.

• Identification of information.

• Organisation of information.

• Collection of information.

What does triangulation mean, with regard to research?

• Incorporating a variety of triangles into your work.

• Using mathematical triangles to depict analaytical data.

• Combining methods to identify their strengths and weaknesses.

• Combining methods to view the subject from different perspectives.

Is an experiment a primary or secondary research method?

• Both.

• Neither.

• Secondary.

• Primary.

What are the main steps in conducting research? Tick all that apply?

• Specification of the research project.

• Duplicating the work of other researchers and accepting credit for it.

• Review the relevant literature.

• Choosing a methodology.

Which of these are primary research methods? Tick all that apply.

• Using film archives.

• Focus groups.

• Case studies.

• Reading academic journals.

How many participants are usual in a focus group?

• 1

• 6 -12

• 15 - 30

• Unlimited, in order to incorporate the maximum available expertise.