Assignment - "Data 4: Interview" Learning Outcomes
1. Apply the principles of the scientific method to social science research.
2. Apply the fundamental aspects of measurement and construct variables based on those principles.
3. Apply the principles of ethical research.
4. Gather interactive and nonreactive data.
5. Analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
6. Collect, analyze, and critically evaluate empirical data.
7. Present research results to specific audiences.
Directions
Assignment - "Data 4: Interview" exercise
Read the instructions then administer the interview schedule (in DA4data.doc in the "Doc Sharing" section of this course) to one person. Do not deviate from the assigned interview schedule. If your participant allows, you might want to make an audio recording of your interview to help you construct your interview notes. Do not submit the recording.
Write up your interview notes and send them to your instructor through the Dropbox as a .doc, .rtf, or
.txt file, using the field notes specifications. Your interview notes should contain dense and rich descriptions of everything you observed (including body language and other non-verbal cues), and will likely run to 10 or 15 single-spaced pages (really, many students do write notes this detailed, but there is no minimum or maximum - just write them up completely and to the best of your ability).
Write up a summary of your findings and experience. What are the results you found? What challenges did you encounter? What would you do different next time if you were to repeat this exercise?
You will post your "Reflection" essay in the forum provided then participate in a conversation with the other students and compare your experiences. Post your "Reflection" as early as possible in the week to allow time for a good discussion to develop.
A Perform 1 interview.
B Write up your interview notes and submit them to your instructor in the form provided. C Write up a "Reflection" on your findings and experience (400 to 500 words).
D Post your write-up in the "Reflections" discussion thread and respond to at least 2 other student postings.
Attachment:- week_5_ps308.rar