Data Collection Instruments
Data collection is a term used to describe a process of preparing and collecting data. The main purpose of collecting data is to answer questions whose answers are not immediately obvious. Collecting this information is an important part of the process of continual developing and improving quality instruction in the classroom. To collect relative data for any evaluation, instruments are utilized to gather pertinent information. During this formative evaluation on fundamental keyboard instruction, five original instruments were developed to collect relevant data.
Instruments Used for SME Phase
A subject matter expert (SME) is a person who is an expert in a particular area or topic. The SME selected is currently serving as the Career and Development Coordinator at Elkin City Schools. This administrator previously taught business courses, particularly high school computer proficiency courses for more than 22 years. She has been instrumental, within this school system, in developing a full spectrum of courses beginning with computer fundamentals to a level of mastery. Her input, backed by her extensive knowledge and expertise, will greatly benefit in the identification of any gaps or misconceptions that may currently exist within this designed instructional unit.
In order to identify these gaps and misconceptions, an interview, with a predefined questionnaire, will be conducted with the SME (Appendix A). The SME will be given the proposed instructional unit. Following ample time to review this unit, the evaluator will meet with the SME to discuss the findings. Of particular interest, feedback will be solicited on the relevant time spent on the instruction, accuracy and value of the cont...
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...to have partially mastered the material presented. A score of less than 60% will be considered as not mastered. This post-assessment will be delivered and graded online. This will add to the validity of the results as data and reports are generated without regard to the student identity. Students will receive immediate feedback on the results of the assessment upon submission.
Once the instructional unit including post-assessment has been completed, students will be surveyed in order to determine the overall student perception of the unit. The survey (Appendix E) will use a Likert scale to determine students’ reactions and attitudes towards the instructional unit. This survey will be administered and tabulated online. Students will be given full anonymity in their responses. Therefore, students will be encouraged to offer feedback to the evaluator.
tools, methods of collecting, interpreting and analysing the data collected. These include: 1. Define the research problem and formulate the hypotheses 2. Research methods and reasons of chosen them for research purpose 3. Sources of data 4. Data collection methods 5. Data interpretation methods and writing the report To achieve the research objectives the process of research must be carried out by certain principles and to use appropriate methods. It is very important that the methods used to obtain
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two general approaches used to collect and report sociological information. Qualitative research is used to grasp a larger understanding of opinions, motives and explanations whereas quantitative research is used for generating numerical or statistical data. Both approaches have benefits and limitations and suitability depends on the type of study being carried out. Qualitative research is exploratory. It provides help to develop ideas or hypothesis. In addition it can be used to uncover deeper meaning
affect student participation? Methods One method I plan to use in a cooperative learning environment will be a jigsaw technique. According to Aronson (2014), jigsaw is a remarkably efficient way for students to learn the material; more importantly, the jigsaw process encourages listening, engagement, and empathy by giving each member of the group an essential part to play in the classroom activity. Group membe... ... middle of paper ... ...ative and qualitative methods (Rivera, 2013). Timeline Quantitative
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qualitative research and mixed research. Each of these paradigms uses different methods for research and collects different types of data. A quantitative research relies primarily on the collection of quantitative data while a qualitative research relies on the collection of qualitative data. A mixed research involves mixing quantitative and qualitative methods. As the research for the study, “Mike: An Illustrative Case Study”, used a qualitative methodology, characteristics of qualitative research and
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search for knowledge is an art of scientific search for specific information. According to Clifford Woody, the research includes defining and redefining problems, formulating hypothesis and suggested solutions, collecting, organising and evaluating data, making deductions and reaching conclusion and further testing whether the conclusion will fit into formulating hypothesis. Research Methodology is a scientific and systematic way of finding solution to a problem. In this research, researcher has
the research questions. It helps in giving the study a new angle or looking from a new theoretical perspective to measure something. Moreover, the research mostly focuses on secondary research that is reviewed literature or data that is available; qualitative approach is also used in this. Furthermore, the prime objective of exploratory research is to identify key variables and key issues. However, the research enables the researcher to focus on broader perspective along with providing definite answers
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