4. Be able to carry out action research.
3.2 Evaluate methods of collecting qualitative and quantitative data.
Questionnaires, primary and secondary data sources, data collection, quantitative and qualitative, structured interviews, accounts, observations, tests, use of software, questioning, responses.
3.3 Review ways in which collected data may be analysed.
Thematic analysis, phenomenology, inductive data analysis, deductive data analysis, content analysis and comparisons of trends, discourse analysis categorisation, use of ICT, analysis of literature, statistical correlation between data sets, cross-check research findings using more than one method.
4.1 Draw on selected literature relating to an area of practice for action research.
Literature review (structure, themes, topics, current specialist knowledge, Harvard referencing and bibliography, development of skills, specific changes in technology, evidence to support/challenge arguments, findings.
4.2 Justify their own choice of methods selected for action research.
Collecting data, generating primary data, justification, appropriate methods, questionnaires, structured interviews, reliability and accountability, accounts, observations, tests, personal constructs, focus groups, timescale manageability, encouraging participation, minimising risk of bias.
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