Research revision

Which of the following are QUALITATIVE research methods?

• Interviews

• Observations

• case studies

• medication audits

Which of the following are QUANTITATIVE research methods?

• checklists

• questionnaires

• case studies

• experiments

What key words must you use in question 1 about methods?

• secondary research

• validity

• reliability

• ethical issues

When analysing research methods what key areas must you consider?

• The researcher

• Bias

• Time scales

• conclusions

How is QUANTITATIVE findings presented?

• Focus groups

• bar charts

• graphs

• diary entries

When carrying out QUALITATIVE research you must.......

• be non judgemental

• use open ended questions

• use good communication skills and be a good listener

• never take notes

What is research called when both QUALITATIVE and QUANTITATIVE research are used together?

What are the benefits of mixed methods research?

• More finance for the research

• increases the sample size

• In-depth information

• increases validity

What is considered an advantage of using an interview for research?

What is considered a disadvantage of questionnaires?