RESEARCH METHODS

Question 1

What are 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of INTERVIEWS?

Answer 1

Advantages-
1. In depth information can be gained 
2. The responder can ask for clarification 
Disadvantages- 
1. May be communication break down 
2. Time consuming

Question 2

What is 1 advantages and 1 disadvantage of CASE STUDIES?

Answer 2

Advantage- In depth understanding

Disadvantage- Can be subjective and based on interpretation

Question 3

What is 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of OBSERVATIONS?

Answer 3

Advantage- First hand experience of the way the group/individual is functioning

Disadvantage- Individuals may act differently when watched

Question 4

What are 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of QUESTIONNAIRES?

Answer 4

Advantages-

1. Quick & time effective
2. Can get lots of different peoples opinions

Disadvantages-

1. Questions cant be explained to people
2. The responder cant elaborate on their answers in closed questionnaires

Question 5

What are 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages of LITERATURE REVIEWS?

Answer 5

Advantages-

1. Can get lots of detail and information
2. Cost effective

Disadvantages-

1. May be hard to understand someone else’s research
2. Data and information may be outdated and not current