The document describes several common research methods, including interviews, questionnaires, focus groups, surveys, internet research, and library research. For each method, it provides information on the type of data collected (qualitative or quantitative), whether it involves primary or secondary research, potential advantages and disadvantages. The research methods can be used to gather different types of data from individuals or groups for analysis and to support findings.

1. RESEARCH
METHOD
DESCRIPTION TYPE OF DATA
(qualitative/quantitative
/primary/secondary)
ADVANTAGES DISADVANTAGES
INTERVIEW When you ask an individual
questions, which are based
on their strengths and
weaknesses.
PRIMARY RESEARCH-QUALITATIVE
&QUANTITATIVE
DATA
You get the chance and get to
know things about the people you
interview.
People may not answer the
questions truthfully. (Lie
throughout the whole
interview.)
QUESTIONNAIRE When you gather questions
around, ready to ask them
what they do or what they
enjoy. Etc.
PRIMARY RESEARCH-QUANTITATIVE
DATA
People have the chance to share
their opinion with the interviewer.
The questionnaire is somehow
vague and not specific to the
individual.
FOCUS GROUP When you use data or
questions that are directed
at a specific group of
people.
QUALITATIVE DATA- PRIMARY
DATA
They are very useful to obtain. They might not gather the
right info or data. They can be
quite expensive also you can
only use a relatively small
amount of people.
SURVEY When you gather data
around and questions at
wide ranges of audiences.
QUANTITATIVE DATA- PRIMARY
RESEARCH
A lot of people are quick to
respond to the survey.
The people may not answer
the questions truthfully.
INTERNET
RESEARCH
When you search up
information on the
internet.
SECONDARY RESEARCH-QUALITATIVE
& QUANTITATIVE
DATA
Good choice of secondary research,
which means that you will have
gathered a good amount of
information, to back up your work.
You might not be able to find
the information you need.
LIBRARY
RESEARCH
When you use the books as
important resources in
order to find what you are
looking for.
SECONDARY RESEARCH- Searching things from the library
will be a good resource for your
information.
You might end up gathering
the wrong information.