Research Methodology Essentials

The video tutorial guides students on writing a research plan, emphasizing the importance of designing a repeatable method, justifying the sampling strategy, and considering risk assessment and ethical issues. It explains the marking criteria for a high-scoring plan and provides examples to illustrate key points.

What are the three main components of a high-scoring research plan according to the marking criteria?

• Detailed budget, repeatable method, justified sampling strategy

• Creative hypothesis, extensive literature review, ethical considerations

• Innovative method, large sample size, detailed bibliography

• Repeatable method, justified sampling strategy, risk assessment and ethical considerations

Why is it important to avoid vague statements in a research method?

• They ensure the method is repeatable by others

• They reduce the need for a detailed risk assessment

• They make the method more interesting

• They allow for more flexibility in the experiment

What is a key factor in determining if a sampling strategy is appropriate?

• The cost of the sampling process

• The number of samples collected

• The randomness and representativeness of the sample

• The ease of data collection

What is the purpose of using a random number generator in a sampling strategy?

• To reduce the cost of sampling

• To speed up the data collection process

• To eliminate bias in the selection process

• To ensure the sample size is large enough

How can you ensure your method is suitable for your research question?

• By consulting with multiple experts

• By ensuring the method can provide an answer to the research question

• By collecting as much data as possible

• By using the most advanced technology available

Why might you need to revise your research question during the planning phase?

• To make it more interesting

• To make it more complex

• To ensure it aligns with the method and data collection

• To include more variables

What should be considered when conducting a risk assessment?

• The potential hazards and their severity

• The cost of safety equipment

• The duration of the experiment

• The number of participants in the study

What is a common tool used in risk assessments to evaluate hazards?

• A statistical model

• A survey

• A severity matrix

• A checklist

What should you do if your research involves experiments with animals?

• Consider using plants as an alternative

• Focus on the most endangered species

• Avoid any ethical considerations

• Ensure you have a large sample size

What is an important ethical consideration when collecting data from people?

• Using the latest technology

• Obtaining permission from participants

• Collecting data from as many people as possible

• Ensuring the data is collected quickly