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If you are a trainee teacher or experienced practitioner new to research, or are simply wondering how to get started on your education research project, this practical book will be your guide. The authors offer simple steps to ensure that you ask the key questions in the most effective way possible. The book guides you through the entire research process: from clarifying the context and conceptual background, to presenting and analysing the evidence gathered. Supported by examples, checklists and diagrams, this fully revised and updated edition includes a wealth of information on: Research design • Evidence gathering techniques • Practitioner research • Ethics • Data analysis techniques. This book will be valuable to anyone begining a research or a professional or a professional or school development project, whatever stage they are at within the teaching community, from training for QTS, higher degree, or in need of evidence-backed decisions for the strategic development of their school.
Direct Questioning — Surveys, Interviews and Questionnaires
Direct Questioning — Surveys, Interviews and Questionnaires
By the end of this chapter you should be able to:
- understand the advantages and disadvantages of surveys, interviews and questionnaires;
- differentiate between different types of interview and know which type of interview is most suitable for use in which project;
- have a clear overview of the main theoretical concepts associated with interviews;
- understand how to construct an interview schedule;
- know how to conduct and interview and how to record what you hear;
- plan and construct a questionnaire;
- understand the difference between and relative merits of open and closed questions;
- understand the importance of good data collection processes and appropriate response rates.
Asking Questions
This chapter focuses on asking questions with respondents whether as part of a survey or through ...
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