1. Deconstructing your own Methodology
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Deconstructing your own Methodology
R2, Session 9, Day Two

2. 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

3. Group Work: Introduce you own methodology (15 mins)
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4. 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?

5. 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!

6. 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

7. First Sprint: Comparative Case Studies

8. 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.

9. Relax: Move around for 5 minutes!

10. Second Sprint: Surveys

11. 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.

12. Relax: Move around for 5 minutes!

13. Third Sprint: Social Network Analysis

14. 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.

15. Enjoy your break

16. The content is authored by:
Associate Lecturer
Dr. Philipp Grunewald
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