Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) Assessment Answers

Subject Name : Research methodology

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QUALIFICATION BSB80615 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
Unit BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research
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ASSESSMENT 1- THEORY AND RESEARCH
To complete this assessment you need to review
Study Guide Topic 1 , 2, 3 and 4
This assessment has THREE parts
Answer the following questions by referring to the research and applying your own ideas. You must reference the research using the Harvard referencing style.
Part A Related to Topic 1
What do you understand by the term applied research
Applied research is considered as one of the methodologies used in order to solve a particular issue of an individual group. The study is generally utilized in business, medicines as well as education sector for finding the solutions, which may be helpful to solve any critical issue. In other words, applied research is considered as one of the methodologies used for solving a particular, practical issue of an individual or group. The research is used in the business, medicines as well as education for finding solutions.
What do you understand by the term research context
Research context is considered as a context for whether it is a positive or negative satisfaction figure that might include industry standards and previous research that is conducted by the organization. The industry standards and previous research conducted by the organization.
Why is it important to frame a very clear and concise research question
Research question helps to understand the purpose of the research. On the other hand, it helps to conduct the research in proper way and validate the research findings with the purposes through answering the research questions.
Explain the difference between qualitative and quantitative research
Quantitative research deals with the issue through the way of producing numerical data that can be transformed into the usable statistics. On the other hand, qualitative research is used to uncover the trends in thoughts as well as opinions and dive deeper into the issue.
ACTION RESEARCH Complete the following research task
Research task Action research
Access information about action research. Use the following websites or conduct your own search
Action Learning, Action Research Association Inc., Action research, lthttp//www.alara.net.au/aral/actionresearchgt.
Dick, B., Action research and action learning, lthttp//www.aral.com.au/gt.
Wadsworth, Y., Action Research International Paper 2. What is participatory research, lthttp//www.aral.com.au/ari/p-ywadsworth98.htmlgt.
What is action research
Action research is research initiated for solving an immediate issue or reflective procedure of progressive problem solving that is led by individuals working with the others in teams or as the part of community of practice in order to enhance the method of addressing the issues as well as solving those.
How does action research fit the action and the research together
There are various benefits to conduct an action research. It makes the procedure scientific in nature and involves the concepts of movement. The major concepts are linked with small concepts as well as link these with the use of connecting words.
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Review the various flowcharts that can be used to describe action research
Google search
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Robertson, A., Major positions in research methods, uploaded 2007, YouTube video, lthttp//www.youtube.com/watchvsrRYdpVYD2Aampfeaturefvwrelgt.
How does action research differ from conventional research
Conventional research contributes to the process of developing knowledge or theory, whereas applied research is useful application of knowledge generated to a particular issue. Action research is useful in order to solve specific issues.
What would you need to consider if you were to implement a research project in your workplace
At first, it is required to communicate the process change. Small changes are considered self-explanatory and that might not need an email and make major changes. After that it is required to set time, share the vision, remove any uncertainty and implement the process.

ETHNOGRAPHIC RESEARCH Complete the following task
Research task Ethnographic research guidelines
Think about the following ethnographic research guidelines from TESOL Quarterly
Assumptions
... Ethnography (and critical ethnography in particular) adopts a complex theoretical orientation toward culture. Culture in collectives of differing magnitude, whether educational institutions, student communities, classrooms, or activity groups is treated as heterogeneous, conflictual, negotiated, and evolving, as distinct from unified, cohesive, fixed, and static ...
Data
Show evidence of residing or spending considerable lengths of time interacting with people in the study setting, observing and recording their activities as they unfolded through means such as field notes (see, e.g., Emerson, Fretz, amp Shaw, 1995), audio and video recordings, or both. A hallmark of ethnography is extended, firsthand participant observation and interactions with participants in the study setting.
Record participant beliefs and attitudes through such typical means as notes or transcribed recordings of informal conversation and interviews, and participant journals (see Salzman, 2001).
Include several different sources of data. Besides participant observation and interactions with participants, these sources might include life histories (Darnell, 2001) and narrative analysis (Cortazzi, 2001), photography, audio or video recordings (Nastasi, 1999), written documents (Brewer, 2000), data documenting historical trends, and questionnaires and surveys (Salzman, 2001).
If called for, as they often are in critical ethnography (as well as in many cases of descriptive/interpretive ethnography), use additional sources of data and reflection. These include
evidence of how the power differences between you and the informants/subjects were negotiated. Though it is idealistic to think that power differences can be totally eliminated, address how they were managed, modified, or shifted and how they influenced the data gathered.
your attitudes and biases toward the community and its culture. Record how your perspectives changed during the course of the research and how these changes shaped the data gathered.
the impact of your activities and behavior on the community. State whether you involved yourself in the ethical, social, or political challenges faced by the community. Include in the data the way such practical engagements may have generated deeper insights or affected the research (and the ways you negotiated these tensions).
the conflicts and inconsistencies in the statements made by the informants (or community insiders). Rather than favoring one set of data over the other or neatly tying all the loose strands to arrive at generalizations, wrestle with the diversity of insider perspectives in order to represent culture with complexity.
a broadened understanding of the context of the culture. Although context is being constantly (re)created through talk even as the informants interact with the researcher, reflect in the data the way larger forces outside the community shape culture. Study how social institutions and political agencies affect the local culture, and, similarly, seek historical data on the status of the culture before and after the research.
Because ethnographic analytical procedures vary by researchers schools of thought, you may incorporate quantitative as well as qualitative procedures and instruments if appropriate (see, e.g., Bernard, 2002).
(Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages, Inc (TESOL), TESOL Quarterly research guidelines Qualitative research (Critical) ethnography guidelines, lthttp//www.tesol.org/s_tesol/sec_document.aspCID476ampDID2157gt.)
What are some of the possible barriers to conducting effective ethnographic research in your specific workplace context
Anthropologists as well as other social scientists contribute to resolve ethical dilemmas associated with working with vulnerable populations. The existence of protocols to prevent the addressing ethical barriers, the researcher may face a number of practical challenges during data collection process.

Explain the meaning of validity in quantitative and qualitative research
Validity can be defined as the extent to which that a concept is measured in quantitative study. For an example, a survey designed for exploring depression. However, it actually measures the anxiety that would not be considered as valid. On the other hand, validity refers to accuracy or correctness to the findings. The findings need to be believable, consistent as well as applicable and credible whether they are useful to the readers as well as researchers.
Why is it important to maintain privacy when conducting research
The convention of confidentiality is upheld as the means for protecting privacy of the persons in order to develop trust as well as rapport with the participants. It helps to maintain ethical standards as well as integrity of the research procedures. The issues of privacy are addressed during data collection.
What are the benefits of a code of conduct for research
The purpose or benefits of a code of conduct for a research is developing and maintaining a standard of conduct, which is acceptable to the organization, its vendors, customers as well as other staffs. It is also considered as a centre of guide as well as reference for the staffs in supporting day-to-day decision making. In addition, a well written code of conduct helps to clarify mission of the organization along with values and principles linking with the professional conduct.
Part B Related to Topic 2
Why is it important to conduct a literature review prior to conducting research
Literature review deals with the analysis of the related literature. However, literature review has the following
Importance /purpose in research
It helps Sharpens theatrical research framework.
It gives the researcher create opportunity to realize the limitations and advantages in the field of research.
It helps the researcher to understand the extra information needed in study thus avoiding work tubulacating.
It help to enable the researcher be exposed to different techniques of dealing with research problems.
It Help in developing an analytical frame-work for analyzing amp interpreting data.
RESEARCH METHODS AND DATA COLLECTION Complete the table below by listing the advantages of each research technique
Technique Restrictions Advantages
Questionnaires and surveys Some types of have low response rates but are more easily collated than interview data.
Questions need to be worded carefully to avoid confusion and misunderstanding.
The cost is very low even if universe is large geographically.
It is does no conform interviewer bias.
there is adequate time Respondents to give all answers the know
There is Consistency of the questions.
The questions can be Standardize.
Case studies Case studies can be difficult to generalise or make comparisons from.
They are less costly and less time-consuming.
That is when data is expensive and very difficult to get, case studies is advantageous.
The technique is more applicable when dealing with dynamic population where follow up is difficult.
Focus groups Difficult to ensure consistency if a number of researchers are involved.
Difficult to record accurately a skilled exercise.
Participants may develop group think.
A focus group is a discussion session that can be organized by researchers to discuss issues on a given topic.
There is rules that guides participants through the meeting.
Focus group discussion help researcher to obtain a lot of information in very short period of time.
Taperecorder used to keep records of discussion.
Interviews Time consuming.
Difficult to record and transcribe.
A lot of information is obtained in detailed form
Sample can be controlled.
Can be used with young children and illiterates.
Allows the interviewer to clarify questions.
The language of the interviewer can be adapted to the nature of the respondent.
The interviewer can collect supplementary information.
Observation Time consuming.
If more than one researcher is involved, difficult to ensure consistency.
Researcher is able to record the natural behavior.
It is done in a natural behavior thus bias is reduced.
It is not expensive,
It allows collection of a wide range of information.
It is ideal in studying non-verbal communication.
Statistical data Often difficult to interpret.
May require expert handling and analysis.
It is cheap because it is obtained from secondary source of data.
It takes very urge sample thus high generalizability.
Correlation and patterns are visible and clear.
Can be used to check changes since can be imitated thus increasing reliability.
Part C Related to Topic 3 and 4
What is triangulation
This is a method that facilitate justification of information from two or more sources through cross confirmation.
Therefore, Triangulation is the process of combining variety research methods in the study of same phenomenon.
What are some of the factors you need to consider when presenting a research report
Type of data.
The type of data helps an individual to determine whether the data will be analysed statistically, for qualitative data or descriptively for qualitative data.
Objective/Purpose of the research.
The researcher should know the major aim or reason of writing the research, this help to determent the type of knowledge that is basing on.
Type of measurement.
The type of measurement required during presentation should meet accuracy, validity, practicability or reliability.
Techniques of sampling.
This help for representation of groups thus enable information generalisation.
Appropriate research design.
Research design should be valid to the topic, it provide information to the variables.

ASSESSMENT 2- Analysing Research Reports
You have been given copies of two research reports. Read the reports. Select ONE of the following reports and analyse the use of research techniques and answer the questions below
REPORT 1 Barton, D., Appleby, R., Hodge, R., Tusting, K., and Ivanic, R., 2006, Relating adults lives and learning participation and engagement in different settings, National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy (NRDC), London, viewed April 2012, lthttp//www.nrdc.org.uk/publications_details.aspID48gt.
OR
REPORT 2 Leith, M., 2012, How learning English facilitates integration for adult migrants the Jarrah Language Centre experience, NCVER, viewed April 2012, lthttp//www.ncver.edu.au/publications/2461.htmlgt.
REPORT ANALYSIS
236855235585Which report have you selected for this assessment Tick any ONE below
17970543815 Report 1
Report 2
Fundamentals Purpose, audience, question
What is the purpose and genesis of the report What motivated the research Why was it done
The purpose for this assessment is to examine the influence of long-life learning on peoples life.
This assessment considers this evidence in 3 major areas economic influence, individual well being influence community influence.in particular, the assessment base more on recent research over longitudinal information, following the characters of people over time and also tries to identify the major benefits in society.
What is the question, problem or hypothesis
The assessment tend to examine that, learned adults are more likely to be in work than unlearned.
What is the intended and potential audience
Intended audience is a particular group of Individuals a piece of writing is intended to reach, in this case is the community, society.
How is the research relevant to the organization or audience how might LLN practitioners and managers use this research
Research Seek tries to examine the behavior of human and their culture from different perspectives. These are focused discussion, interviewing people, use of questionnaires. In it, feeling and insight of participants are considered important.ie Qualitative research
Understanding research paradigms in LLN theoretical and political lenses
Is there an identifiable or stated theoretical view or belief which has helped to frame the question or problem
Effectiveness of learning more on the theory of action. This theory explained that more resources are the most effective means to improve achievement. It was proposed by Coleman James (1986), as an organizing principle to bring together the beliefs and actions of individuals towards a collective goal.

Identify the terms or concepts explored by the authors in their review of the literature on their chosen topic.
Longitudinal studies is a design of study that rely more on nature of the question of research.
Depression is a serious medical illness that affect negatively the way an individual think feel or act.
How did the researchers approach finding out what has already been written on the subject
The researcher approach finding out what has already been written on the subject from various sources of knowledge
Theories provide indicators amp example on what to be co-operated in the framework. Have proponent. They are used to guide research work amp help in interpreting findings.
Personal experience. . Examine documents, books, magazines journals. Conceptualization is inventing an idea amp formulating in the mind.
Libraries----research knowledge can be obtained by reading various books basing on research from library.
Gathering data for research
Note the methods and techniques used. How well are the methods described
The Interview technique.
Researcher interviews different people and ask various questions related to problem they are studying.
This method can be used through Direct/ persona interview.
Persona interviewwhere the interviewer just ask questions directly the respondent.
The use of Questionnaire method.
Here the feeling, experience, experience of an individuals is elicited.it it involve a list of questions that is in written form that can be sent to respondents and handed over after response
What justification did they use for each method
Questionnaire.
Questionnaire Was used due to the following reasons
The cost is very low even if universe is large geographically.
It is does no conform interviewer bias.
There is adequate time Respondents to give all answers the know
There is Consistency of the questions.
The questions can be Standardize.
Interviews.
Interview technique Was used due to the following reasons
A lot of information is obtained in detailed form
Sample can be controlled.
Can be used with young children and illiterates.
Allows the interviewer to clarify questions.
The language of the interviewer can be adapted to the nature of the respondent.
The interviewer can collect supplementary information.

What were some of the difficulties they encountered, if any, in data collection
Language barrier.
Some researcher may not be familiar over the language at given area
Finance.
The finance for travelling, accommodation, food and security may be scarce.
Unwilling respondents.
Some respondents may not be willing to give the information.
Lack of enough time to conduct research.
How did they ensure their research was reliable and valid
Research can be ensured to be validity by confounding variable if it is statistically related independent variable.
However for study to be reliable the same analysis should be carried out under similar condition to give out the same results.
Structuring a report
Compare the contents pages of each of the two reports. How do they organise content What are the similarities and differences How much is this due to the audience and purpose of the report
Both The assessment is to examine the influence of learning on peoples life.
The similarities in both is that, Research Seek to describe and analyze the culture and behavior of human and their groups from the point of view of those being studied . On the other hand, the 1st report addresses the learning effect on adults life while the 2nd report base more on how learning influence adult migrants.
ASSESSMENT 3- Design and conduct applied research
Research Background
Imagine that you are the owner of ACTB. You are interested in growing your business and ensuring that students comply with the relevant legislation. You want ACTB to be known as the College in Brisbane that provides the highest level of support to students
Competition in the industry is increasing.
Student attendance is a problem that needs to be fixed. Due to a low attendance rate, a number of students are not meeting the 50 course progress requirements. Students need flexibility but must meet their student visa conditions.
Some students are from backgrounds where English is not their first language. You are keen to make sure that these students get the required support. You are not sure of how you can help these students to improve their results
You would like to be able to support all the students in general, but you are not sure of what is needed
In this assessment, you are required to design a detailed research to find answers to a specific research question. You need to complete the five activities below.
This is a MAJOR assessment.
Activity 1 Research DesignPart 1 Planning your research projectPlan your research project by answering the following questions. Each question must be answered in a short paragraph
A. Orienting decisions
What are the general aims of the research Identify an organisational or educational problem or innovation for examination.
The purpose for this assessment is to examine the influence of long-life learning on peoples life.
The major aim include to find the type of facilities available, To investigate the influence of available facilities on students instruction, To examine whether the learning facilities differ with gender, age .
Who is involved in initiating the research
A number of individual having the chance to participate in the research and the performance in initiating and delivering trend analysis in research.
Who is the audience for the research Demonstrate the value of what you are proposing to your proposed e.g. audience colleagues and your organisation. Does it have value for the wider international education community
The need of audience can likely improve the effectiveness and planning of media or resources thus led to improve education in community.
Outline why the research is worth doing including some of the expected outcomes.
Research seek to describe and analyse the behaviours and culture of human and there group from one point of view to of those being studied.
What research has already been done in this area Describe this briefly. (Literature reviews are dealt with in Activity 3.)
Literature view examines literature related to the study. The review is examined under the influence of infrastructure on m global, regional and local perspectives.
Influence of student attendance on Collage Achievement
What are the constraints of the research
Constrains are just restriction or limitation in a research for instance
Finance.
The finance for travelling, accommodation, food and security may be scarce.
Unwilling respondents.
Some respondents may not be willing to give the information.
Lack of enough time to conduct research.
What is the timeframe for the research
Timeframe of research is the time it takes for a researcher to participate in a given study.
This can be a day or a year.
What ethical issues need to be dealt with in conducting the research
Finance.
Unwilling respondents.
Some respondents may not be willing to give the information.
Lack of enough time to conduct research.
Language barrier.
What resources are required for the research Include human and physical resources such as technology and literature.
Source of data primary or secondary source.
Letters, official records
Survey results.
Finance.
B. Research design and methodology
What is the main methodology of the research
The main methodology include Observation, Questionnaire, Interviews, Focus Group discussion.
Determine the feasibility of the methodology and any resource constraints.
Feasibility is the finance require to fulfil the intended research, these amount depends on the type of research carried out.
How will validity and reliability be dealt with
Research can be ensured to be validity by confounding variable if it is statistically related independent variable.
However for study to be reliable the same analysis should be carried out under similar condition to give out the same results.
What kinds of data will be gathered and how will it be gathered (For example, a survey of students, interviews with staff.) Will travel be involved
Primary data.
Questionnaire.
Here, the feeling, experience, experience, some individuals is elicited.it it involve a list if question that are in written form that is normal sent to the respondents who are expected to give the correct feedback of those questions. Thus travelling is involved.
Who will undertake the research
The director of ACTBA
Prepare an action plan for the research team which includes items such as field testing of research tools, timelines for administering and gathering survey results, and so on.
C. Data analysis
Give an overview of expected analysis activities.
Research seek to describe and analyse the behaviours and culture of human and there group from one point of view to of those being studied.
D. Presenting and reporting the results
Who will be the audience for the report
The owner of organization, ACTB
How will you design the report Outline your report structure.
The director of the organisation will be responsible to design the report.
Sample size 384 1 (384/934) 202 Where
nf The desired sample size when population is less than 10,000
Where will the report be shared The media
How will the data be presented
Data can be presented through various methods frequency distribution, graphical method, pie chart, line graph.
Part 2 Designing your research projectOutline how you would design a research strategy for your workplace taking into consideration your answers to the questions in Part 1.
The researcher strategy can be deigned sources of knowledge
Theoriesprovide indicators amp example on what to be co-operated in the framework. Have proponent. They are used to guide research work amp help in interpreting findings.
Personal experience. . Examine documents, books, magazines journals. Conceptualization is inventing an idea amp formulating in the mental.
Libraries----research knowledge can be obtained by reading various books basing on research from library.
Research strategy can be destined by considering the following
The researcher should be aware of the objective and identify the kind of research that he /she intend to carry out. This help to have good research design.
Use library to analyses sample of research designs from books ,periodic, internet
Discuss with colloquies on validity amp liability of the area of research to enable one answer questions easily.
Activity 2 Develop a Research QuestionPart 1 Design two research questionsDesign a research question or hypothesis relating to improving student support services in your organisation.
The research question may include
What type of learning facilities available in organisation
How will the organisation facilitates influence student attendance
Design a research question or hypothesis relating to improving student course progress in your organisation.
The research question may include
What type of learning facilities available in organisation
How will the organisation facilitates influence student attendance
Use what you have learned in Topic 1 about developing research questions and hypotheses.
Part 2 Test your questionsTest questions you have designed by asking the following
Will the question hold my interest yes
Will my question be of interest and useful to others yes
Can data be collected to help answer the question Do you have the expertise and resources for this
Yes
Do experts or others in the field think it is a useful question yes
Check hypotheses you have designed are appropriate
Hypotheses involve variables and need to be tested by the research. Is this what you have in mind in designing your hypothesis, or would it be more appropriate to frame it as a question
Do experts or others in the field think it is a likely hypothesis which can be researched
Part 3 Explain why questions were selectedProvide background information about why you selected these questions or hypotheses, such as whether, and how, practitioners or learners were involved, whether the needs of the wider LLN field were considered, and whether policy makers or others influenced the design.
The questions are designed to answer the interest in the subject and whether it is useful or not. In addition, it is important to check hypothesis that are designed to answer to think the usefulness. On the other hand, it is important to understand the importance of data collection and expertise as well as resources are fit with the process or not.

Activity 3 Conduct a Review of Research
Using the two topics from Activity 2, select a referencing style based on the requirements of your context.
Prepare an annotated list of references on both topics. Include a range of references including journal articles, reference books, articles and reports accessed online and through other sources such as conference presentations.
Raymaker, D. M. (2016). Intersections of critical systems thinking and community based participatory research a learning organization example with the autistic community.Systemic practice and action research,29(5), 405-423.
Critical system thinking as well as community based participatory research is one of the different approaches to make inquiry of a research that shares a basic commitment to holism as well as human emancipation and common grounding of critical theory.
Sanders, M. (2016). Leadership, partnerships, and organizational development exploring components of effectiveness in three full-service community schools.School Effectiveness and School Improvement,27(2), 157-177.
Full-service community schools are generally viewed as an approach in order to enhance educational scopes and outcomes for undeserved student populations. The realization of goals is not ensured in this perspective. Activity 4Design Ethical Research Tools
Part 1 Identify scenario and access resourcesTo complete this activity you will need to return to the scenario in Research task Privacy and ethical considerations in Topic 1. Alternatively, you may choose to identify a possible research project relevant to your context which would use the three components listed in Research task Privacy and ethical considerations.
Use the following resources
Ethical issues checklist, below (adapted from Patton, 2002, op. cit., pp.408409.)
Privacy policies for your setting
Other relevant codes of practice.
Ethical issues checklist
Explaining purpose How will you explain the purpose of the evaluation and methods What language will make sense to participants in the study What details are critical to share Whats the expected value of your research to the participants
Promises and reciprocity Why should the interviewee participate in the interview What have you agreed to do with the research (for example, provide the participant with a copy) How will you keep track of this
Risk assessmentIn what ways, if any, will conducting the interview put people at risk How will you describe these potential risks to interviewees How will you handle them if they arise Can you ensure the cultural appropriacy of research tools How will you manage this
ConfidentialityWhat are reasonable confidentiality and anonymity considerations Will names, locations, and other details be changed Where will data be stored How long will data be maintained How much will you explain of this to the candidates
Informed consentWhat kind of informed consent, if any, is necessary for mutual protection What are your local organisational guidelines and requirements What has to be submitted, under what time lines, for approval, if applicable
Data access and ownershipWho will have access to the data For what purposes Who has right of review before publication For example, of case studies, by the person or organisation depicted in the case of the whole report, by a funding or sponsoring organisation
Interviewer need for debriefingHow will you and other interviewers likely be affected by conducting the interviews What might be heard, seen, or learned that may merit debriefing and processing Who can you talk with about what you experience without breeching confidentiality
AdviceWho will be the researchers confidant and counsellor on matters of ethics during a study (Not all issues can be anticipated in advance. Knowing who you will go to in the event of difficulties can save precious time in a crisis and bring much-needed comfort.)
Data collection boundariesHow hard will you push for data What lengths will you go to in trying to gain access to data you want What wont you do How hard will you push interviewees to respond to questions about which they show some discomfort
Ethical versus legalWhat ethical framework and philosophy informs your work and assures respect and sensitivity for those you study beyond whatever may be required by law What disciplinary or professional code of ethical conduct will guide you
Part 2 Design documentsDesign a range of documents required to communicate with participants and others within the organisation for the following components of this research
Access to attendance records
Survey
Recording interviews with a representative selection of students.
Ask colleagues for feedback on your documents and procedures. Make any adjustments as a result of consultations

Use the following as a guide
Plan a questionnaire or survey activity for the research project which includes all of the information and instructions required by the research team, the respondents and any others who may be involved, for example, admin staff, family members, interpreters, bilingual assistants.
How will you go about getting approval for the research activity
How would you design the questionnaire, cover letter and instructions for administrators and respondents
How much information should you collect
What timeframe are you working in
What attendance records will you need if you are looking for patterns Will this information guide your questions
How many students should be involved in the survey Using Zemke and Kramlinger 1986, on page 20 in the document at lthttp//ohioline.osu.edu/b868/pdf/b868.pdfgt, calculate an appropriate sample size.
Should you use an online survey or paper-based survey What are the advantages and disadvantages of both in terms of administering, collecting information and recording and classifying data
What questions will you include on your survey Open-ended or closed, or a combination of both
Is each question necessary Is each question unambiguous (that is, not a double question or a leading question) Is each question inoffensive Can all of the respondents be expected to understand it Field test the questions.
How will the questionnaire be analysed This should be considered before the
Activity 5Conduct research
How the questionnaire is administered
How will you describe the research to the respondents in a cover letter or similar How much information is necessary on the purpose and context of the project
What instructions will be necessary on the questionnaire or survey regarding returning responses, timeline
What demographic information is required (and necessary), such as age, country of origin, language, gender
What privacy considerations need to be made
What cultural considerations have to be made
What processes will need to be put in place to keep data secure
What will you give back to the respondents once the research is completed
Activity 6 Analyze Key Findings and ImplicationsDraw up a matrix which summarizes the key questions, key findings and implications for practice and lists the recommendations.
Add a column in which you comment on whether or not the findings have relevance to the wider international education field and any reservations you note
Add an additional column for any reservations the researchers have.
Key questions Key findings recommendation relevance Reservation the reasercher have.
What type of learning facilities available in organisation
How will the organisation facilitates influence student attendance
Constrains are just restriction or limitation in a research for instance
Finance.
The finance for travelling, accommodation, food and security may be scarce.
Unwilling respondents.
Some respondents may not be willing to give the information.
Lack of enough time to conduct research.
It is recommended the the study tries to examine the behaviour of human being in their life This study was relevant to real life situation of people since it base more on the way people behave in society.