This document discusses evaluating research methods for a task. It provides a template to list the advantages and disadvantages of the chosen method. Students are asked to consider factors like time, resources, and practical limitations for the method. Alternative methods should also be listed in case problems occur with the primary method. Carefully considering different research approaches and potential issues can help prepare for problems and find the most effective option.

1. Creative and Media: Level 2 Higher Diploma Unit 1: Scene
Level 2 Higher Diploma Creative and MediaUnit 1: Scene
1.1.1a Evaluating your choices
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pp 14–23 Extension activity
Often there is more than one way to investigate a particular subject.
Think carefully about the research method you chose at the beginning of this task, then fill
in the grid below, listing the advantages and disadvantages of using this method.
Considering carefully the potential drawbacks of your chosen method will help to prepare
you for any problems that may arise, and will mean that you have considered alternative
ways to find this information.
When weighing up the advantages and disadvantages, consider the time this method will
take, the practical considerations (e.g. bad weather if you are going to be outdoors), what
resources your method needs and the chances that something beyond your control will
affect your ability to use this method.
Method chosen Advantages Disadvantages Alternative method
should problems occur
- Interviews - Going on time - Traffic and bad - Going on time
weather
- Finding the right - Finding the right
info. - Don’t forget the info.
equipment
- Bring the right - Bring the right
equipment equipment
- Books - Finding the right - The info might - Backup info
info not be updated from the
interview
- You might not
even find the
right book
- Updated info - No internet
- Internet
connection - Books and
newspaper
- info that is not
true - Go to the library
if there is no
connection
You should consider all of the methods you employ in your research in this way.
Sometimes you will find that there is a quicker, safer, more efficient or more reliable way
to do a task if you consider it carefully enough.
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