Methods vs. instruments

What is the main difference between a method and an instrument in research?

• A method is a tool, and an instrument is a strategy.
  

• A method is the overall strategy, and an instrument is the specific tool used.
  

• Both terms mean the same thing.

• An instrument is only used in qualitative research.

Give one example of a method and its corresponding instrument.

Which of the following is a strength of surveys and a limitation of interviews?

• Surveys are time-consuming, and interviews give superficial data.

• Surveys can reach many people, and interviews require more time to conduct.

• Surveys always give deeper insights, and interviews are completely quantitative.

• Surveys are always qualitative, and interviews are always quantitative.

Write one focus group question you could ask about students’ use of AI in learning.

Which method (survey, interview, focus group) would you choose to study students’ opinions about online exams and why?