INSTRUMENTS FOR DATA COLLECTION

INSTRUMENTS FOR DATA COLLECTION

1. OVERVIEW

   • first approach
     • Possing a hypothesis
       • collecting data
         • Replicate studies
   • Second approach
     • observe classrooms
       • scan data
         • formulate hypotheis

2. INTERVIEWS

   • Obtain information by talking to the subjects
     • Face to face situation

3. QUESTIONNAIRES

   • Can be administered to large groups
     • data provided is uniform and standard
       • Can be very accurate

4. CASE STUDIES

   • Focus on one or few individuals
     • Most studies are longitudinal
       • Cases are generalisable

5. DIARIES

   • Anecdotal and subjective
     • Provide clues about what learners feel.