This presentation will give you a brief idea about how to affinitize your user research data. Grounded theory is a popular social science tool that helps to gather insights from a user interview.
The Media Trust provides open courses, bespoke training, productions, and a community newswire service to help charities, communities, and citizen journalists engage with media. A case study example describes how the Dr Hadwen Trust used the community newswire service to publicize summer research grants for students, resulting in 98 news articles in one day highlighting the positive impact of the non-animal medical research. The document provides tips for conducting case study interviews following a three-act structure of introducing the initial conflict or problem, the solution provided, and the positive outcomes that resulted.
1. The document discusses selecting and formulating a research problem. It defines research as a process of observing phenomena repeatedly to collect data and draw conclusions.
2. A research problem is a question a researcher wants to answer or a problem they want to solve. It is the first step in the research process. Without a problem, research cannot proceed.
3. Formulating a research problem involves selecting a broad research topic, reviewing literature and theories, delimiting the topic to something more specific, evaluating the problem's significance and feasibility, and finally stating the problem in declarative or interrogative format.
Presentation done to JOOUST staff to highlight challenges facing young researchers on writing grants winning proposals at the commencement of their carriers.
Basic research aims to expand knowledge through exploring theoretical concepts and universal principles, while applied research seeks practical solutions to specific problems through developing technology and techniques. The document provides examples of basic research topics like ecological patterns and applied research areas like alternative energy sources and statistical tools, and explains that basic research produces knowledge and predictions while applied research finds solutions.
The document provides guidance on developing effective research questions, noting that they should address the topic through an open-ended question, include key words for research, and be questions the researcher does not already know the answer to. Examples of too narrow, too broad, or too challenging questions are given. The document also discusses developing sub-questions to help answer the research question.
This document discusses developing research questions for a study. It provides examples of different types of research questions, such as descriptive, explanatory, and evaluative questions. The document also discusses how the research questions imply what type of data needs to be collected and how it will be analyzed. Developing good research questions is important as it guides the entire research process from data collection to analysis.
iKNEER (Interactive Knowledge Network for Engineering Education Research) User Study: Conduct 6 interviewers with novice researchers to understand conceptual hurdles in their research, and how computer tools influence their research decision-making.
Process to develop your research question and the elements of a good research question are discussed. Scripts to write it are presented so you can apply them to your own case and criteria to evaluate your work included.
The Media Trust provides open courses, bespoke training, productions, and a community newswire service to help charities, communities, and citizen journalists engage with media. A case study example describes how the Dr Hadwen Trust used the community newswire service to publicize summer research grants for students, resulting in 98 news articles in one day highlighting the positive impact of the non-animal medical research. The document provides tips for conducting case study interviews following a three-act structure of introducing the initial conflict or problem, the solution provided, and the positive outcomes that resulted.
1. The document discusses selecting and formulating a research problem. It defines research as a process of observing phenomena repeatedly to collect data and draw conclusions.
2. A research problem is a question a researcher wants to answer or a problem they want to solve. It is the first step in the research process. Without a problem, research cannot proceed.
3. Formulating a research problem involves selecting a broad research topic, reviewing literature and theories, delimiting the topic to something more specific, evaluating the problem's significance and feasibility, and finally stating the problem in declarative or interrogative format.
Presentation done to JOOUST staff to highlight challenges facing young researchers on writing grants winning proposals at the commencement of their carriers.
Basic research aims to expand knowledge through exploring theoretical concepts and universal principles, while applied research seeks practical solutions to specific problems through developing technology and techniques. The document provides examples of basic research topics like ecological patterns and applied research areas like alternative energy sources and statistical tools, and explains that basic research produces knowledge and predictions while applied research finds solutions.
The document provides guidance on developing effective research questions, noting that they should address the topic through an open-ended question, include key words for research, and be questions the researcher does not already know the answer to. Examples of too narrow, too broad, or too challenging questions are given. The document also discusses developing sub-questions to help answer the research question.
This document discusses developing research questions for a study. It provides examples of different types of research questions, such as descriptive, explanatory, and evaluative questions. The document also discusses how the research questions imply what type of data needs to be collected and how it will be analyzed. Developing good research questions is important as it guides the entire research process from data collection to analysis.
iKNEER (Interactive Knowledge Network for Engineering Education Research) User Study: Conduct 6 interviewers with novice researchers to understand conceptual hurdles in their research, and how computer tools influence their research decision-making.
Process to develop your research question and the elements of a good research question are discussed. Scripts to write it are presented so you can apply them to your own case and criteria to evaluate your work included.
The selection of a suitable thesis topic is difficult and requires thorough knowledge in a subject area. Potential topics can come from active researchers, recent literature, or identifying gaps or inconsistencies in current understanding. Topics should be of real interest to the student, achievable within the time available with adequate supervision and resources like library access. An effective topic defines a research problem motivated by a practical problem and addressed through a research question and answer, contributing new understanding. The document provides guidance on distinguishing practical and research problems, formulating good research questions and objectives, and developing timelines and frameworks to structure the thesis development process.
This document provides guidance on how to write a career development (K-award) grant application. It discusses:
1) The types of mentored K-awards available from the NIH that provide salary and research support for early career investigators over 3-5 years.
2) Additional grant opportunities from professional societies to support career development.
3) The peer review process which involves initial reviews from 2 primary reviewers and discussants, followed by a meeting where proposals are discussed and final scores are determined.
4) Key sections of the application including the candidate, mentors, research environment, and specific aims along with tips for strong writing in each section.
The document outlines the steps of the scientific method and research process. It discusses identifying a research problem, narrowing the problem statement, developing hypotheses, defining variables, and operationalizing constructs. Key steps include reviewing literature, formulating questions, identifying assumptions and limitations, and defining variables and constructs in a measurable way. The overall goal is to clearly define the problem and develop a research plan to systematically study it.
What is and what isn’t a good research question? Discover how to develop an impactful and significant research question by asking the right questions related to your field and area of study. This is a presentation developed through the Graduate Resource Center at the University of New Mexico.
Any question that we want answered and any assumption or assertion that we want to challenge or investigate can become a research problem or a research topic for our study
The document provides an overview of the research process. It discusses that the research process involves systematic and organized steps to provide direction for the researcher. It involves identifying, locating, assessing, analyzing and developing ideas. The document also discusses primary and secondary sources, with primary sources being original works and secondary sources being studies by other researchers describing and analyzing primary sources. Finally, the document outlines the main steps in the research process as defining the topic, writing a thesis, developing an outline, developing a search strategy, evaluating sources, taking notes, writing and revising the paper, and documenting sources.
Overview on writing research problem,introduction & background of the studyiteach 2learn
The document discusses key aspects of developing a research problem, including defining a clear research question, ensuring the problem is significant and can be investigated, and stating the problem concisely. It also provides examples of potential research problems and asks the reader to identify whether each problem is viable. The document emphasizes that a good introduction to a research paper should provide the rationale, purpose, and research question. It also discusses essential parts of a school-based research paper such as the abstract, introduction, and background.
The document discusses the process of identifying and formulating a research problem. It begins by defining what constitutes a research problem and notes that selecting a problem depends on factors like a researcher's knowledge and interests. It then outlines the key steps in formulating a problem, which include: reviewing literature and theories in the topic area, delimiting the topic to something specific and measurable, evaluating the problem's significance and feasibility, and finally stating the problem in a clear declarative or interrogative statement. The overall process moves from initially identifying a broad research area to defining the specific variables, population, and research question that will be investigated.
This document discusses key aspects of defining a research problem, including:
1. A research problem is an issue, controversy, or concern that guides the need for a study, and represents a gap between expectations and reality.
2. Potential sources of research problems include personal experience, theory, previous research, and scientific discussions.
3. A good research problem is significant, interesting to the researcher, feasible to study, and researchable using available methods and data. The problem should also be clearly identified and limited in scope.
4. Research problems are typically stated as questions and form the basis for hypotheses, research design, and the overall study title. The problem statement should be clear, concise and imply
Student research eds ugm melbourne presentation (public edit)Miranda Hunt
Student researchers presented research on user experiences and behaviors. Primary research methods discussed included contextual inquiry, surveys, interviews, usability testing, video diaries, and card sorting. Research on college students found they begin with "presearch" on Google and Wikipedia to scope their topic before doing "serious research". Student research occurs in "microbursts" with periods of dormancy. Many students are novice researchers who find library websites challenging and don't understand terms like "Boolean". Top search terms were often broad, misspelled, and focused on results on the first page.
This document discusses video research methods in education. It covers topics like approaches to data collection and analysis of video data. Some key points include:
- Video research allows observation of behaviors and interactions that may differ from self-reports. It provides a record that can be analyzed multiple times.
- Data collection should be carefully planned, including informing participants and gaining consent. Multiple cameras can provide different perspectives.
- Analysis involves interpreting events and interactions, identifying patterns, and checking interpretations with colleagues. Transcripts represent what the researcher wants to emphasize.
This document provides an overview of different qualitative research methods for data collection, including observation, interviews, and focus groups. It discusses key aspects of each method such as structured vs. unstructured interviews, the process of observation, benefits of observation, and interview techniques like funnelling, probing, and paraphrasing. The document also covers indirect data sources and different forms of direct data that can be collected through qualitative methods. Overall, the document aims to educate researchers on practical considerations and approaches for collecting qualitative data.
Assignment Surveys and Response RatesAs you read in Chapter 1, .docxrock73
Assignment: Surveys and Response Rates
As you read in Chapter 1, research designed to assess and answer questions about the current state of affairs is descriptive research. It is called descriptive research because no variables are manipulated (as you would find in an experimental research design). Rather, the goal of descriptive research is to provide a snapshot of thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors of groups of people at a given time. One common type of descriptive research is survey research. A survey is a type of self-report measure that can be administered either through an interview or written questionnaire.
Interviews are surveys in which researchers read questions to participants either in person or by telephone. The questions are either structured or unstructured. When using a structured interview technique, the researcher predetermines the questions to ask participants and records their responses. An example of a structured interview technique is a phone call during the evening at home requesting a “few minutes of your time” to ask your opinions about candidates in an upcoming political election. In an unstructured interview, the researcher asks the respondents to talk freely about a particular topic and records their answers. An example of an unstructured interview technique is a focus group setting, wherein a number of people meet at the same time to share their thoughts and opinions about a particular topic, such as their emotional reactions to viewing advertising campaigns.
Questionnaires are different from interviews because participants complete these assessments on their own, and usually without supervision. The other difference is that participants complete questionnaires in a fixed-format. This means participants answer questions in the exact same order and select their answers from various response choices provided (e.g., multiple choice or true/false) rather than freely reporting what comes to mind. An example of a questionnaire is a poll located in a magazine questioning you about your present satisfaction in your romantic relationship.
Consider the last time you were asked to complete a survey either by interview or questionnaire. Did you participate? Why, or why not? Though survey methods are a good way to collect a lot of data quickly, participants are not always eager to take the time and effort required to complete them. For this Assignment, you select a particular survey method to collect data on a study idea. You analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the method and consider strategies for increasing participant response rates.
To prepare
Review again the assigned pages from Chapter 6 and Chapter 8 of your course text.
Think about the study idea that you developed for the Discussion this week.
Think about what types of data you would collect utilizing various survey methods (e.g., interviews and questionnaires, focus groups).
Consider strategies researchers use to attempt to increase the participant response ...
Usability Testing: A Brief Introduction for the NoviceJenny Emanuel
This document provides an introduction to usability testing for novices. It discusses what usability studies and user experience are, as well as the legal requirements for conducting studies using the Institutional Review Board. It recommends the basic equipment needed like an interviewer, interviewee, questions, and notes. More advanced options for recording interviews are presented ranging from free to expensive software. Guidelines are offered for developing surveys, recruiting participants, conducting interviews, storing data, and asking detailed questions. Examples from studies of undergraduate students are shared, revealing habits like relying on search and not using libraries or mobile devices as expected. Suggested additional resources on usability and qualitative research methods are also provided.
This document provides an overview of observation as a research instrument. It discusses key considerations in planning an observational study such as determining the purpose, sample, data collection methods, and ensuring validity and reliability. Strengths of observation include providing direct access to interactions and producing systematic records, while weaknesses include the time required and potential for bias. The document also covers issues like sampling techniques, developing categories for analysis, and referencing sources to support the research design.
This document discusses the participant observation method of data collection. It begins by defining observation as carefully watching things to understand them in depth and gain information. It notes that observation can be scientific for researchers but not all observations are. The key differences between scientific and non-scientific observation are that scientists formally record their observations while non-scientists rely on memory. The document then discusses participant observation, where the researcher immerses themselves in the culture being studied to directly observe and participate in daily activities to gain a holistic understanding from the subject's perspective.
Social science research methods for librariesCILIPScotland
This document provides an overview of social science research methods that are useful for libraries. It discusses why librarians should conduct research to support decisions within the field. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods are examined, including examples of different types of research questions, data collection methods, and challenges. Key aspects of the research process are also reviewed, such as developing a problem statement, conducting a literature review, choosing appropriate methodologies, and considering issues around data analysis.
Qualitative research second copy correctedMenaal Kaushal
The document provides an overview of qualitative research including:
- The difference between qualitative and quantitative studies
- The scope and uses of qualitative research such as exploring phenomena and generating hypotheses
- Common qualitative research methods like participant observation, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions
- Steps in conducting qualitative research from establishing research questions to data analysis
- Types of qualitative sampling, data forms, and analysis which are iterative and focus on themes rather than numbers
The document serves as an introduction to key concepts in qualitative research methodology.
This document provides an overview of different qualitative research designs and methods for collecting data. It discusses case study, ethnography, historical research, phenomenology, and grounded theory as qualitative research designs. For each design, it outlines the purpose and typical methods of data collection, such as interviews, observations, questionnaires, biography/autobiography readings, and documentary analysis. It also lists some common qualitative data collection methods like interviews, focus groups, observation, and document analysis. Finally, it presents some example research topics and asks the reader to identify the appropriate research design and data collection method.
This document provides an overview of how to conduct research. It defines research as systematically collecting and analyzing data to increase understanding. It explains that as students, future practitioners, and educated citizens, understanding research is important. The document outlines the basic steps of a research project including finding a topic, formulating questions, defining the population, selecting a design and measurements, gathering evidence, interpreting evidence, and reporting findings. It also discusses key research concepts like variables, hypotheses, sampling, and quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
The selection of a suitable thesis topic is difficult and requires thorough knowledge in a subject area. Potential topics can come from active researchers, recent literature, or identifying gaps or inconsistencies in current understanding. Topics should be of real interest to the student, achievable within the time available with adequate supervision and resources like library access. An effective topic defines a research problem motivated by a practical problem and addressed through a research question and answer, contributing new understanding. The document provides guidance on distinguishing practical and research problems, formulating good research questions and objectives, and developing timelines and frameworks to structure the thesis development process.
This document provides guidance on how to write a career development (K-award) grant application. It discusses:
1) The types of mentored K-awards available from the NIH that provide salary and research support for early career investigators over 3-5 years.
2) Additional grant opportunities from professional societies to support career development.
3) The peer review process which involves initial reviews from 2 primary reviewers and discussants, followed by a meeting where proposals are discussed and final scores are determined.
4) Key sections of the application including the candidate, mentors, research environment, and specific aims along with tips for strong writing in each section.
The document outlines the steps of the scientific method and research process. It discusses identifying a research problem, narrowing the problem statement, developing hypotheses, defining variables, and operationalizing constructs. Key steps include reviewing literature, formulating questions, identifying assumptions and limitations, and defining variables and constructs in a measurable way. The overall goal is to clearly define the problem and develop a research plan to systematically study it.
What is and what isn’t a good research question? Discover how to develop an impactful and significant research question by asking the right questions related to your field and area of study. This is a presentation developed through the Graduate Resource Center at the University of New Mexico.
Any question that we want answered and any assumption or assertion that we want to challenge or investigate can become a research problem or a research topic for our study
The document provides an overview of the research process. It discusses that the research process involves systematic and organized steps to provide direction for the researcher. It involves identifying, locating, assessing, analyzing and developing ideas. The document also discusses primary and secondary sources, with primary sources being original works and secondary sources being studies by other researchers describing and analyzing primary sources. Finally, the document outlines the main steps in the research process as defining the topic, writing a thesis, developing an outline, developing a search strategy, evaluating sources, taking notes, writing and revising the paper, and documenting sources.
Overview on writing research problem,introduction & background of the studyiteach 2learn
The document discusses key aspects of developing a research problem, including defining a clear research question, ensuring the problem is significant and can be investigated, and stating the problem concisely. It also provides examples of potential research problems and asks the reader to identify whether each problem is viable. The document emphasizes that a good introduction to a research paper should provide the rationale, purpose, and research question. It also discusses essential parts of a school-based research paper such as the abstract, introduction, and background.
The document discusses the process of identifying and formulating a research problem. It begins by defining what constitutes a research problem and notes that selecting a problem depends on factors like a researcher's knowledge and interests. It then outlines the key steps in formulating a problem, which include: reviewing literature and theories in the topic area, delimiting the topic to something specific and measurable, evaluating the problem's significance and feasibility, and finally stating the problem in a clear declarative or interrogative statement. The overall process moves from initially identifying a broad research area to defining the specific variables, population, and research question that will be investigated.
This document discusses key aspects of defining a research problem, including:
1. A research problem is an issue, controversy, or concern that guides the need for a study, and represents a gap between expectations and reality.
2. Potential sources of research problems include personal experience, theory, previous research, and scientific discussions.
3. A good research problem is significant, interesting to the researcher, feasible to study, and researchable using available methods and data. The problem should also be clearly identified and limited in scope.
4. Research problems are typically stated as questions and form the basis for hypotheses, research design, and the overall study title. The problem statement should be clear, concise and imply
Student research eds ugm melbourne presentation (public edit)Miranda Hunt
Student researchers presented research on user experiences and behaviors. Primary research methods discussed included contextual inquiry, surveys, interviews, usability testing, video diaries, and card sorting. Research on college students found they begin with "presearch" on Google and Wikipedia to scope their topic before doing "serious research". Student research occurs in "microbursts" with periods of dormancy. Many students are novice researchers who find library websites challenging and don't understand terms like "Boolean". Top search terms were often broad, misspelled, and focused on results on the first page.
This document discusses video research methods in education. It covers topics like approaches to data collection and analysis of video data. Some key points include:
- Video research allows observation of behaviors and interactions that may differ from self-reports. It provides a record that can be analyzed multiple times.
- Data collection should be carefully planned, including informing participants and gaining consent. Multiple cameras can provide different perspectives.
- Analysis involves interpreting events and interactions, identifying patterns, and checking interpretations with colleagues. Transcripts represent what the researcher wants to emphasize.
This document provides an overview of different qualitative research methods for data collection, including observation, interviews, and focus groups. It discusses key aspects of each method such as structured vs. unstructured interviews, the process of observation, benefits of observation, and interview techniques like funnelling, probing, and paraphrasing. The document also covers indirect data sources and different forms of direct data that can be collected through qualitative methods. Overall, the document aims to educate researchers on practical considerations and approaches for collecting qualitative data.
Assignment Surveys and Response RatesAs you read in Chapter 1, .docxrock73
Assignment: Surveys and Response Rates
As you read in Chapter 1, research designed to assess and answer questions about the current state of affairs is descriptive research. It is called descriptive research because no variables are manipulated (as you would find in an experimental research design). Rather, the goal of descriptive research is to provide a snapshot of thoughts, beliefs, or behaviors of groups of people at a given time. One common type of descriptive research is survey research. A survey is a type of self-report measure that can be administered either through an interview or written questionnaire.
Interviews are surveys in which researchers read questions to participants either in person or by telephone. The questions are either structured or unstructured. When using a structured interview technique, the researcher predetermines the questions to ask participants and records their responses. An example of a structured interview technique is a phone call during the evening at home requesting a “few minutes of your time” to ask your opinions about candidates in an upcoming political election. In an unstructured interview, the researcher asks the respondents to talk freely about a particular topic and records their answers. An example of an unstructured interview technique is a focus group setting, wherein a number of people meet at the same time to share their thoughts and opinions about a particular topic, such as their emotional reactions to viewing advertising campaigns.
Questionnaires are different from interviews because participants complete these assessments on their own, and usually without supervision. The other difference is that participants complete questionnaires in a fixed-format. This means participants answer questions in the exact same order and select their answers from various response choices provided (e.g., multiple choice or true/false) rather than freely reporting what comes to mind. An example of a questionnaire is a poll located in a magazine questioning you about your present satisfaction in your romantic relationship.
Consider the last time you were asked to complete a survey either by interview or questionnaire. Did you participate? Why, or why not? Though survey methods are a good way to collect a lot of data quickly, participants are not always eager to take the time and effort required to complete them. For this Assignment, you select a particular survey method to collect data on a study idea. You analyze the advantages and disadvantages of the method and consider strategies for increasing participant response rates.
To prepare
Review again the assigned pages from Chapter 6 and Chapter 8 of your course text.
Think about the study idea that you developed for the Discussion this week.
Think about what types of data you would collect utilizing various survey methods (e.g., interviews and questionnaires, focus groups).
Consider strategies researchers use to attempt to increase the participant response ...
Usability Testing: A Brief Introduction for the NoviceJenny Emanuel
This document provides an introduction to usability testing for novices. It discusses what usability studies and user experience are, as well as the legal requirements for conducting studies using the Institutional Review Board. It recommends the basic equipment needed like an interviewer, interviewee, questions, and notes. More advanced options for recording interviews are presented ranging from free to expensive software. Guidelines are offered for developing surveys, recruiting participants, conducting interviews, storing data, and asking detailed questions. Examples from studies of undergraduate students are shared, revealing habits like relying on search and not using libraries or mobile devices as expected. Suggested additional resources on usability and qualitative research methods are also provided.
This document provides an overview of observation as a research instrument. It discusses key considerations in planning an observational study such as determining the purpose, sample, data collection methods, and ensuring validity and reliability. Strengths of observation include providing direct access to interactions and producing systematic records, while weaknesses include the time required and potential for bias. The document also covers issues like sampling techniques, developing categories for analysis, and referencing sources to support the research design.
This document discusses the participant observation method of data collection. It begins by defining observation as carefully watching things to understand them in depth and gain information. It notes that observation can be scientific for researchers but not all observations are. The key differences between scientific and non-scientific observation are that scientists formally record their observations while non-scientists rely on memory. The document then discusses participant observation, where the researcher immerses themselves in the culture being studied to directly observe and participate in daily activities to gain a holistic understanding from the subject's perspective.
Social science research methods for librariesCILIPScotland
This document provides an overview of social science research methods that are useful for libraries. It discusses why librarians should conduct research to support decisions within the field. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods are examined, including examples of different types of research questions, data collection methods, and challenges. Key aspects of the research process are also reviewed, such as developing a problem statement, conducting a literature review, choosing appropriate methodologies, and considering issues around data analysis.
Qualitative research second copy correctedMenaal Kaushal
The document provides an overview of qualitative research including:
- The difference between qualitative and quantitative studies
- The scope and uses of qualitative research such as exploring phenomena and generating hypotheses
- Common qualitative research methods like participant observation, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions
- Steps in conducting qualitative research from establishing research questions to data analysis
- Types of qualitative sampling, data forms, and analysis which are iterative and focus on themes rather than numbers
The document serves as an introduction to key concepts in qualitative research methodology.
This document provides an overview of different qualitative research designs and methods for collecting data. It discusses case study, ethnography, historical research, phenomenology, and grounded theory as qualitative research designs. For each design, it outlines the purpose and typical methods of data collection, such as interviews, observations, questionnaires, biography/autobiography readings, and documentary analysis. It also lists some common qualitative data collection methods like interviews, focus groups, observation, and document analysis. Finally, it presents some example research topics and asks the reader to identify the appropriate research design and data collection method.
This document provides an overview of how to conduct research. It defines research as systematically collecting and analyzing data to increase understanding. It explains that as students, future practitioners, and educated citizens, understanding research is important. The document outlines the basic steps of a research project including finding a topic, formulating questions, defining the population, selecting a design and measurements, gathering evidence, interpreting evidence, and reporting findings. It also discusses key research concepts like variables, hypotheses, sampling, and quantitative and qualitative methodologies.
This document provides an overview of qualitative research methods, including ethnography, participant observation, focus groups, and documentary review. It discusses the key differences between ethnography and observation, defines participant observation, and outlines some practical considerations and challenges for using this method such as accessing field sites, taking field notes, analysis, and writing up findings. Focus groups are described as bringing people together to discuss a topic while being observed or recorded. Documentary review involves analyzing various written documents for research purposes.
This document provides an overview of case study research. It defines a case study as an in-depth inquiry into a contemporary phenomenon in its real-world context. Key features of case studies are that they focus on a single bounded system, use multiple data sources to provide an in-depth picture, and investigate within the system's natural context. The document discusses benefits and limitations of case studies, as well as challenges of conducting insider research. It emphasizes planning methodological triangulation and considering ethics when designing a case study for this course assignment.
The document discusses important aspects to consider when developing a research problem statement and title, including ensuring the problem is novel, relevant, interesting, feasible, and ethical. It emphasizes that the problem statement should be clear and provide focus for the research. Sub-problems should be completely researchable and add up to the overall problem. An effective title should clearly show the contents and focus of the study.
This document outlines an agenda for a 4-day proposal writing workshop. Day 1 introduces the workshop and discusses what a proposal is. Day 2 covers components of proposals like the theoretical framework, literature review, research questions, and methodology. Day 3 has participants share draft proposals. Day 4 allows revising proposals and planning next steps. The workshop aims to provide guidance on writing successful thesis and grant proposals through presentations, examples, and peer feedback.
Here are the key points to consider in your broadcast:
- Clearly state the topic and purpose of the research
- Describe the methodology used in concise terms
- Present the key findings and results of the research
- Analyze and interpret the results and discuss their implications
- Maintain an objective tone without personal views
- Ensure the language is clear, concise and easy to understand
- Stay within the allotted time frame for the broadcast
Remember that the goal is to inform your audience about the research in an interesting yet concise manner. Best of luck with your broadcast!
This document provides an overview of key concepts in research methodology. It defines research as the systematic process of collecting and analyzing information to increase understanding. Research can be qualitative, involving analysis of words, pictures or objects, or quantitative, involving analysis of numerical data. The different types of research include primary research that collects new data and secondary research that summarizes existing data. The document also discusses various research designs such as experimental, quasi-experimental, correlational, ex post facto, survey and qualitative designs. It emphasizes that research should have clearly defined objectives and problems to study.
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As part of my Semester Thesis Project, we conducted a participatory research to explore the smart-space design avenues for retail environments in Urban India. This project was completed under the guidance of Prof. Pradeep G. Yammiyavar, Department of Design, IIT Guwahati. The need to undertake this research was felt with the ever-growing footfall and increasing spending capacity of the Indian consumer within limited space. As a result, we intend to understand the design parameters considered by shopping malls and marts to layout their merchandise.
The activity conducted to understand the trade-off between maximizing profit along with high consumer satisfaction required store managers to create a custom layout of a store given a set of merchandise and limited area. Findings of the exercise reveal that the parameters affecting space layout and product display fall under the umbrella of architectural norms & constraints, marketing strategy and consumer behavior. These insights helped in identifying and iterating on several smart space design opportunities for urban retailers with limited display space.
User Experience in Retail Environment: An Analysis Arushi Singh
This document outlines a semester thesis project analyzing user experience in retail environments. The project timeline runs from January to April 2014 and includes phases for problem identification, user research, design, prototyping, and testing. The project aims to study how parameters like space, vision, and movement impact shopping experiences and maximize in-store communication. Methodology includes understanding retail challenges through literature review and documentation before designing a layout solution and obtaining user feedback. Case studies of three Indian retailers are analyzed for factors like product display, foot traffic, and store layout.
The document discusses designing multimodal interactions for cockpit controls, including replacing buttons and knobs with touchscreens and voice/gesture controls. It outlines research on existing avionics systems, display technologies, and cockpit interactions. The proposed concepts include replacing the yoke with touchscreens or gesture controls, implementing space-saving and adjustable displays, and developing task-based multimodal interfaces and automated troubleshooting systems.
Extracting elements from an organic materialArushi Singh
This document discusses extracting design elements from bitter gourd, including vertical and horizontal cross-sections, pen renders, sketches, and imprints of the outer skin and cross-sections. These elements will then be used to create patterns.
Gestures and interactions designed for Samsung YoumArushi Singh
This self project was an attempt to explore various gestures and interactions in a curved mobile screen. The curved form of the screen inspires a series a intuitive and interesting interactions.
Discovering the Best Indian Architects A Spotlight on Design Forum Internatio...Designforuminternational
India’s architectural landscape is a vibrant tapestry that weaves together the country's rich cultural heritage and its modern aspirations. From majestic historical structures to cutting-edge contemporary designs, the work of Indian architects is celebrated worldwide. Among the many firms shaping this dynamic field, Design Forum International stands out as a leader in innovative and sustainable architecture. This blog explores some of the best Indian architects, highlighting their contributions and showcasing the most famous architects in India.
ARENA - Young adults in the workplace (Knight Moves).pdfKnight Moves
Presentations of Bavo Raeymaekers (Project lead youth unemployment at the City of Antwerp), Suzan Martens (Service designer at Knight Moves) and Adriaan De Keersmaeker (Community manager at Talk to C)
during the 'Arena • Young adults in the workplace' conference hosted by Knight Moves.
2. Grounded Theory(Barney Glaser and Anselm Strauss 1967)
Systematic methodology in the social sciences involving the discovery of
theory through the analysis of data.
Operates in a reverse as compared to traditional empirical research.
Rather than beginning with the hypothesis is the first step is data collection.
The user quotes are then used to generate themes.
These themes help formulate a theory(reverse-engineered hypothesis).
3. This method is generally used in unfamiliar problem statements. One in which
the researcher does not have any prior information on the subject therefore
rely on the most grounded form of knowledge - user quotes and
observations.
The participant is asked to describe and reflect upon his or her experiences in
ways that seldom occur in everyday life.
A few broad introductory questions or probes can be sufficient for an
interview followed by relevant probing and follow-up questions.
The participant should be active whereas the interviewer should listen
actively and encourage the participant to talk and to clarify details (Charmaz,
2006), for example; ‘‘That is interesting, tell me more about it.’’
Collecting Data
Ref: Lillemor r-m. Hallberg.The ‘‘core category’’ of grounded theory: Making constant comparisons
Eg. Studying 2-wheeler driving practices in India
4. When to Use:
You can use affinity diagramming to:
• Organize qualitative data from users and others stakeholders to
understand themes, issues, and concerns.
• Extract requirements from user research.
• Keep important user issues available to product teams.
• Organize brainstorming ideas.
• Support design and data workshops.
• Support the analysis and interpretation of data from multiple studies.
This is a type of meta-analysis where you examine patterns from
multiple studies to see if there are themes that might, for example,
emerge across multiple products from a company.
Ref: http://dux.typepad.com/files/Method%2022%20of%20100.pdf
5. Hierarchical Process
User Quotes/Thoughts
SUMMERISE
Transcription of audio/Video of
contextual inquiry
Paraphrase the user quotes.
(DO NOT DRAW INFERENCES)
CLUSTER Similar
Summaries
Remove user quotes and cluster 6-7
summaries under one umbrella. 1st Level THEME
Further CLUSTER
Similar Summaries
2nd Level THEME
Generic Theme 3nd Level THEME
Further Cluster the summaries.
Give a theme to the cluster
7. Quote: My father tried a lot but because of shaky hand problem he could not use it.
(on using the computer mouse.)
My father tried a lot
but because of shaky hand
problem he could not use it.
Breaking User Statements which can generate multiple themes:
Judicious efforts to learn new
technologies.
Inability to effectively
learn due to motor
disability.
NOTE**(Don’t try to correct the user’s English: that’s not your job)
8. Quote: “Dolgovinda temple is there but till some time back we used to
visit it every weekend. But this year what happened is that my son has a
lot of extra-curricular activities, so we are not able to take them often. “
(on recreational activities of elderly)
Summarizing user statements
PREFERENCE GIVEN TO
CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES
OVER ELDERLY Dolgovinda
temple is there but till some time
back we used to visit it every
weekend. But this year what
happened is that my son has a lot of
extra-curricular activities, so we are
not able to take them often.
VISITING RELIGIOUS
PLACES AS PART OF
LIESURE ACTIVITY
Dolgovinda temple is there but till
some time back we used to visit it
every weekend. But this year what
happened is that my son has a lot
of extra-curricular activities, so we
are not able to take them often.
DEPENDENCY ON
CHILDREN TO DRIVE THEM
AROUND Dolgovinda temple is
there but till some time back we
used to visit it every weekend. But
this year what happened is that my
son has a lot of extra-curricular
activities, so we are not able to take
them often.
9. Slow Response
time
Switching Devices Restricted use
due to
Disabilities
Technology Use (Elderly in India)
Coping with
Complex
Devices
1
2
3
Necessity SocializationConvenience
Regular use
of devices
Simplifying Usage
Example
Labeling &
Instructions of use
Familiarity/Prior
Experience with
similar device
Familiarity
2
2
1
1 1
1 1 1
1 1 1 1 1