Group 7
Group 7
collection:constructing
observation guide, Interview
guide, and documentary study
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1.ensure consistency.
2. ensure validation.
3. facilitate data analysis.
4. facilitate replication.
Constructing an Observation
Guide
● Definition of observation guide
An observation guide in a research project is a tool that helps
researchers collect data through direct observation of people in
natural or simulated settings. It provides a structured framework
for recording and documenting behaviors, actions, and
interactions of the subjects being observed.
● Purpose of an observation guide
The purpose of an observation guide is to provide researchers
with a clear, consistent understanding of what they should be
observing on site and to provide a template for documenting
that information.
Steps to construct an observation guideTo construct an observation guide, follow these steps:
1.Define Objectives.
2.Identify Key Topics
3. Develop Questions
4. Sequence Questions
5. Include Probes or Prompts
6. Pilot Test
Constructing a
Documentary Study
A.Defenition
1. Cost-effective
2. Non-intrusive
3. History perspective
4. Rich data
5. Cross-validation
6. Accessibility
7. Longitudinal studies
C . Steps to conduct a documentary
study
1. Determine the purpose of the
research and formulate clear
research questions.
2. Identify relevant and reliable
data sources.
3. Conduct an information search
using various sources such as
scientific journals, books, online
articles and databases.
4. Evaluate the reliability and
validity of the information found.
5. Analyze and interpret the data
that has been collected in
accordance with the research
objectives.
6. Present the research findings
clearly and concisely in the final
report.
Advantages and disadvantages of observation
guides, interview guides, and documentary
studies.
1. Observation Guides:
2. Interview Guide:
3.Documentary Studies:
Advantages : Historical data, time and cost efficiency.
Disadvantages : Accuracy and validity of data, limited access to data.
Conclusion
Data collection techniques through the construction of observation
guides, interviews, and documentary studies are effective approaches to
obtaining relevant and comprehensive information in research. By
constructing observation guides, researchers can direct their
observations towards pre-determined variables, allowing for structured
data collection. Interview guides assist in framing systematic and
directed questions, allowing for productive interactions between
researchers and respondents to glean in-depth information. Meanwhile,
documentary studies utilize well-documented secondary sources of
information to provide a broader context to the research topic. These
three techniques combined can generate rich and reliable data,
providing a solid foundation for subsequent analysis and interpretation .