Part 7 Scales of measurement, develop questionnaire, data collection and data analysis
Section outline
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In this part I will examine the types of scales that can be applied to assign numbers to characteristics of objects and subsequently see how we actually apply them. I will first discuss four different types of scales (nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio scales) and point out that the statistical analysis we can perform later on in the research process is directly related to the type of scales we use. I will also discuss two main categories of attitudinal scales. There are the rating and ranking scales. Rating scales have several response categories and are used to elicit responses with regard to the object, event, or person studied. Ranking scales, on the other hand, make comparisons between or among objects, events, or persons and elicit the preferred choices and ranking among them.
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Students mustMark as doneExplain the Different Scales of Measurement
Develop a Questionnaire
Explain sampling methods and sample size calculation
Develop data collection techniques
Describe the data analysis techniques for Quantitative research
Describe the data analysis techniques for Qualitative research -
Students mustMark as doneI will explain the different scales of measurement.
Includes the Norminal, Interval, Ordinal and Ratio scales
Ranking and Rating scalesGo through the PPT slides -
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Students mustMark as doneThis LO is intended to enable you to design your Questionnaire
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Students mustMark as doneIn this LO, I will explain the following:
1. What are the sampling Techniques
2. How to calculate a sample size -
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Students mustMark as doneLO4 In this LO you will learn about the various data collection techniques
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Students mustMark as doneLO5 Describe the data analysis techniques for Quantitative research
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Activity 1: Go through the PPT slides
Activity 2: Explain descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. How will you test your hypothesis -
Students mustMark as doneLO6: In this LO you will learn about qualitative data analysis using the thematic approach
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Activity 1: Go through the PPT slides
Activity 2 Describe the steps for Thematic Data Analysis -
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Summary
Congratulations, you have successfully completed the topic on qualitative research design and strategies.
In this chapter you have learnt about:
i. Explain Qualitative Research Design (including philosophy)
ii. Describe the different qualitative research strategies -
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