Inquiry Process Types of Methods INFORMATION GATHERED FROM: College Board, 2015 AP Research Workshop Handbook and Resources, Pages 74-75 College Board, 2015 AP Research Workshop Handbook and Resources, Page 13 -Adapted from: “Choosing your Research Method in a Nutshell” (Rice & Simon, 2010)
Today’s Objectives: Discuss to understand specific inquiry processes Discuss to understand how those processes work in your research discipline
Inquiry Processes: A quick review These are different lenses in which you may approach your research method building. INFORMATION GATHERED FROM: College Board, 2015 AP Research Workshop Handbook and Resources, Pages 74-75 College Board, 2015 AP Research Workshop Handbook and Resources, Page 13 -Adapted from: “Choosing your Research Method in a Nutshell” (Rice & Simon, 2010)
Case Study Research Observation of a specific group to determine how and why a situation exists within that group
Causal-comparative research Identify causal relationship among variables that can’t be controlled
Content Analysis Analyze text and make inferences
Correlational Analysis Collect data and determine level of correlation between variables
Descriptive Research Study of “as is” phenomena
Ethnographic Observation of a specific cultural group to identify patterns and trends
Experimental Research Study the effect of manipulating a variable or variables
Grounded Theory Produce a theory that explains a process based on observation
Hermeneutic Research Study the meaning of subjects/texts by concentrating on the historical meaning of the experience and its developmental and cumulative effects on the individual and society
Historical Research Historical data collection and analysis of person or organization
Meta-Analysis Research Seek patterns in data collected by many existing studies and formulate principles
Narrative Research Study of single person’s experiences
Phenomenology Make sense of lived experiences of participants regarding a specified phenomena
Quasi-Experimental Manipulations of variables in populations without benefit of random assignment or control group
True Experimental Research Structured research with isolated variables and controls
INFORMATION GATHERED FROM: College Board, 2015 AP Research Workshop Handbook and Resources, Pages 74-75 College Board, 2015 AP Research Workshop Handbook and Resources, Page 13 -Adapted from: “Choosing your Research Method in a Nutshell” (Rice & Simon, 2010)
Today’s Objectives: Did we... Research to understand specific inquiry processes Discuss to understand how those processes work in your research discipline
Instructions: In your Discipline Cadre... Divide up the 15 inquiry processes on the chart. Research the processes individually, completing both charts as you research. As a group: select the top five that you think would be critical for your discipline Be prepared to share with the class. 20 Minute Timer 10 Minute Timer POTENTIAL ASSIGNMENT… Charts: Student resource Side 1: Inquiry Processes and Description Side 2: Inquiry Processes and details regarding approach, design, and method (Workshop Handbook, page 75)