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Finding Answers Through Data Collection

The document discusses the process of observation in data collection. It outlines six key steps: 1) selecting the research site, 2) developing an observational protocol, 3) focusing the observation, 4) determining the researcher's role, 5) recording field notes using the senses, and 6) slowly withdrawing from the observation site after thanking participants. Observation is a subjective but important method for collecting behavioral data to understand phenomena and assess research variables.

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Finding Answers Through Data Collection

The document discusses the process of observation in data collection. It outlines six key steps: 1) selecting the research site, 2) developing an observational protocol, 3) focusing the observation, 4) determining the researcher's role, 5) recording field notes using the senses, and 6) slowly withdrawing from the observation site after thanking participants. Observation is a subjective but important method for collecting behavioral data to understand phenomena and assess research variables.

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FINDING ANSWERS THROUGH

DATA COLLECTION
PRE-TEST

1. At the start of the interview, the following are things to consider except:
a. Open or unstructured questions asked in this step of the interview
b. encourage respondent to talk about himself/herself including age, family, etc
c. respondents give you hint on the right ways to ask your subjects the questions
that elicit the right data for your research
d. questions on the subject’s thoughts, attitudes, or performance of his or her job
or any current work assignment.
PRE-TEST

2. It refers to a method used for recording observation notes.


a. research site
b. observational protocol
c. determining your role
d. field notes
PRE-TEST

3 .The following are parts of an interview Protocol EXCEPT:


a. Content Questions
b. Opening Question.
c. Introduction.
d. slowly withdrawn
PRE-TEST

4. Which of the following isn’t true about observation?


a. observation is expensive
b. observation is time-consuming
c. observation replaces interviewing
d. Observation requires operational definitions
PRE-TEST

5. Which of the following is False in the process of observing?


a. After observation, slowly withdraw by thanking the participants for their time.
b. Gaining access through letter of consent is not necessary. You may start the
observation right away.
c. After recording observation, it should be arranged chronologically or in order.
d. Before writing any notes, think of what catches your attention
THE OBSERVATION METHOD

• Observation involves the use of our sensory systems (including eyes and ears)
to record behavior. These measures are the basic data used to describe
naturally occurring behavior or to assess the effects of our independent
research variable. Therefore, they must be gathered with care. Observations
such as these (judgments that behavior has or has not occurred) are inherently
more subjective than other data collection procedures. Because judgments are
based on our perceptions, the same event occurring in the environment will be
perceived differently by different people (Lammers& Badea,2013 )
STEPS IN THE PROCESS OF
OBSERVING (CRESWELL, 2007)

1. Select the research site.

This refers to the site where you can best understand your
central phenomenon or topic being studied. Gaining access
through letter of consent is a prerequisite first step that a
researcher must do.
2. DEVELOP OBSERVATIONAL
PROTOCOL

• The observational protocol is a method


used for recording observation notes. It
includes both ―descriptive‖ or those about
what happened and ―reflective‖ or
learning based on what have been
observed.
3. FOCUS THE OBSERVATION.

• Before writing any notes, think of what


catches your attention. There will be a
lot in the site, but focus your
observation only on what will help you
understand your research question.
4. DETERMINE YOUR ROLE.

• What will you be as a researcher? Will


you be a participant observer or non-
participant observer?
5. RECORD FIELD NOTES

• -Using the Observation Protocol,


record what you observe using your
five senses. The observation should be
arranged chronologically or in order.
6. SLOWLY WITHDRAW.

• After observation, slowly withdraw


by thanking the participants for
their time.

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