Deconstructing your own Methodology aura Engaged Excellence in Research and Teaching Practices Deconstructing your own Methodology R2, Session 9, Day Two
Learning Outcomes By the end of this session, you will: Recall existing knowledge of quantitative research methods and techniques Explain your own methodology Deconstruct research designs (researcher-led) and evaluate their likely strengths and weaknesses Think and reflect critically on designs of researcher-led methodologies Judge the value of the methods to their own research interests and questions
Group Work: Introduce you own methodology (15 mins) Photo credit: sduvigneau
Introduce your Own Methodology What is the working topic of your research project? What are the main research questions? In a nutshell: What is the methodology you devised to answer the research questions?
Instructions for the activity Groups of 4-6 Explain your methodology to your peers (3-5 mins) Be prepared to tease out explanations from your peers, and help them formulate their methodology Be constructive Offer help!
Instructions for the activity - Continued Introduce your methodology to your group, explaining: The working topic of your research project The main research questions The methodology you devised to answer the research questions in a nutshell
First Sprint: Comparative Case Studies
Comparative Case Studies During your discussion on your peers’ methods, comment on the following aspects: 1. The appropriateness of the chosen method to answer the research questions 2. The influence of this method on the overall methodology/research design 3. The impact of the chosen method on the findings'/study's validity and/or reliability.
Relax: Move around for 5 minutes!
Second Sprint: Surveys
Surveys During your discussion on your peers’ methods, comment on the following aspects: 1. The appropriateness of the chosen method to answer the research questions 2. The influence of this method on the overall methodology/research design 3. The impact of the chosen method on the findings'/study's validity and/or reliability.
Relax: Move around for 5 minutes!
Third Sprint: Social Network Analysis
Social Network Analysis (SNA) During your discussion on your peers’ methods, comment on the following aspects: 1. The appropriateness of the chosen method to answer the research questions 2. The influence of this method on the overall methodology/research design 3. The impact of the chosen method on the findings'/study's validity and/or reliability.
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