Wednesday, 5 November 2008

Research Techniques

1. Using libraries, search methods (indexes, catalogues)
An advantage of using a library is that there is access to different sources and also a good place to do work in.
An disadvantage is that you might not find what your looking for

2. Using the internet, search methods (search engines)
An advantage of using a internet search engine you can type exactly what you want in. 
A disadvantage is also you may not find what you need.

3. Photocopying and highlighting key quotes and images
A Advantage of photocopying and highlighting key notes and images is that it is very easy to do.
A disadvantage of doing photocopying is that it might not work or the paper might not be right.

4. Making notes
A Advantage of making notes is that you can put it in bullet points so it will be very easy to read and use
A disadvantage is that its very easy and possible to lose your notes

5. Interviews (written, recorded)
A advantage of doing interviews written or recorded is that you get 
A disadvantage is the person interviewing don't ask the right questions

6. Observations
a advantage is that it is visual proof
a disadvantage is that the observer could be seeing wrong

7. Questionnaires
A advantage of a questionnaire is you have answers from a specific amount of people
A disadvantage is some people might not feel to do it with you, and also you will need a good amount of time to do it

8. Surveys
A advantage of doing a survey is you get the answers you want
A disadvantage is you may not have enough people to fill out the survey

9. Focus groups
A advantage of having a focus group is they are very easy going and could get a lot of good results
A disadvantage of a focus group is the researcher has less control over a group than a one-on-one interview

10. Meetings
A advantage of having a meeting is you will have all different idea's from different people
a disadvantage of having a meeting is that the people in the meeting might not produce enough idea's to help you with your task

Wednesday, 15 October 2008

Understanding Research Methods and Techniques

1)Primary research that I have done on music videos is a questionnaire & analysis of some music videos.

2) I Could be making a slideshow and need information on a certain subject, and go online and find research on a music video and use that information, and that can will be Secondary research

3) Research that I have done and can call qualitative is when I analysed my music videos

4) Research that I have done and can call quantitative is when i made the bar charts for my questionnaire

Research

Research: 

Is when you find information on a subject
you can find a lot of research in Books, Newspapers & also Magazines.
And you can find research on TV, DVD's.