M8

• What is the objective of writing a research methodology?

  To explain how to write a complete methodology
• What are the different parts of a methodology?

  Materials and Methods sections
• What is the purpose of the Materials and Methods section?

  To provide a detailed account of procedures
• Why is a well-written Materials and Methods section important?

  It allows replication of the study
• What does the Materials section describe?

  What you used in the study
• What does the Methods section describe?

  What you did and how you did it
• What should be included in the Materials and Methods section?

  Details of materials, procedures, and equipment
• What is the significance of including field site descriptions?

  It provides context for the research
• What should you introduce at the beginning of your methodological approach?

  Your overall approach to the research
• What type of data do quantitative methods best measure?

  Numerical data for patterns and generalizations
• What are qualitative methods best for?

  Describing and interpreting specific phenomena
• What do mixed methods combine?

  Numerical measurement and in-depth exploration
• What should you discuss regarding your methodology's rationale?

  Assumptions and suitability for research questions
• What is a key aim of a quantitative experimental study?

  To produce generalizable knowledge about causes
• What is required for valid research in quantitative studies?

  A carefully designed study with controlled variables
• What does qualitative participant observation aim to produce?

  Ethnographic knowledge about specific groups
• What should you describe in your methods of data collection?

  The tools, procedures, and materials used
• How does qualitative research differ from quantitative research?

  Qualitative is interpretive, quantitative is numerical
• What is a key aspect of quantitative methods like surveys?

  They measure and categorize responses
• What should you include about the survey conducted?

  Details on where, when, and how it was conducted
• What is the purpose of designing survey questions?

  To gather specific and relevant data
• What is a key characteristic of qualitative methods like interviews?

  They provide in-depth insights into participants' views
• What is the significance of transcribing interviews in qualitative research?

  It allows for coding and identifying themes
• What should you indicate in your methods of analysis?

  How you processed and analyzed the data
• What is the focus of quantitative analysis?

  Based on numerical data and statistics
• What statistical software is mentioned for analyzing quantitative data?

  SPSS
• What is content analysis in qualitative research?

  Coding and categorizing themes and ideas
• What should you justify in your methodological choices?

  Why you chose particular methods for research
• What is a limitation of lab-based experiments?

  They may not simulate real-life situations accurately
• What should you focus on when writing a strong methodology?

  How and why you applied your methods
• What should you consider when writing for your audience?

  How much information is necessary to provide
• What should you discuss if you encountered obstacles in your research?

  How you dealt with difficulties in data collection
• What are the key components of the methodology section in research?

  • Introduction of overall approach
  • Description of data collection methods
  • Explanation of data analysis methods
  • Justification of methodological choices
  • Discussion of obstacles encountered
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of quantitative and qualitative methods?

  Strengths:

  • Quantitative: Generalizable results, numerical data
  • Qualitative: In-depth insights, contextual understanding

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Quantitative: May overlook nuances
  • Qualitative: Limited generalizability, subjective interpretation
• How should you structure your methodology section?

  1. Introduce overall approach
  2. Describe data collection methods
  3. Explain data analysis methods
  4. Justify methodological choices
  5. Discuss obstacles and limitations
• What ethical considerations should be addressed in research methodology?

  • Informed consent from participants
  • Confidentiality of participant data
  • Avoidance of harm to participants
  • Transparency in reporting results