Topics covered:
Principles for collecting data as evidence
Indicative and deductive approach
Triangulation
Healthy skepticism
Methods for collecting evidence
Desk research
Field research
Designing own research
Research goals
Research questions
Phases of the research process
You will learn to:
explore an issue (problem/concerned topic) and collect evidence
design own research
consider relevance, reliability and accessibility when collecting information
get the reliable and relevant information through triangulation
use the proper research method
understand the difference between qualitative and quantitative research
how to ask research questions
how to establish research criteria and research hypotheses
Table of contents
1. Designing research
2. Basic principles for collecting the evidence
3. What to consider when collecting data and information
4. Sources and methods to collect data
5. Designing research – steps to design own research
Chapter 5: How to map a Steam-based activity
Conclusions