Data Collection Strategies

Assignment 3.1

Now that you are halfway through the course, think about how you defined research methods at the very beginning of this course.  It may help for you to go back and look at what you wrote.

Do you have lingering questions or need clarification on anything that has been covered in this module? This is a great opportunity to ask, so be sure you do!

ASSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS

Week 5:

Summarize what you used to think research methods was at the beginning of the course and think about how your ideas about research methods have changed as a result of what you have learned in this course. Be sure to explain how you have evolved to this new understanding of what research methods is and how it applies to your discipline.

Week 6:

Think about the different data collection strategies covered in this module.

• Are any of the data collection strategies commonly used in your field?
• Identify a data collection strategy that is not commonly used in your field. Discuss either why it is not a good fit or make a brief case as to why professionals in your field should start using it.
• How might you be able to use what you learned in this module in your life, personally and/or professionally?

All Metacognitive Moments combined are 5% of your final course grade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJWsIJQHUxM&feature=youtu.be

Assignment 3.3 ( have attached pdf as well for theory)

FIELD NOTES

Each note should be composed of four parts:

1. Notes
2. Description of everything observed or that can be remembered
3. Analysis
4. Reflection

ACTIVITY INSTRUCTIONS

Find studies from your discipline that demonstrate each type of sampling technique.

• What technique was applied?
• Was it a representative sample? Why or why not?
• Cite your studies.

The weekly entries will be marked as complete/incomplete. However, you may receive feedback on your entries from the instructor. You’ll submit your completed journal at the end of the course for a final grade.

All assignments combined are 25% of your final course grade.