Male, T;
(2015)
Collecting quantitative data.
In:
Doing Research in Education Theory and Practice.
(pp. 192-208).
Sage Publications Limited: London, United Kingdom.
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Abstract
This chapter aims to help you to: • Identify when it is appropriate to use quantitative research; • Find ways to make sure data is in the form of numbers which can be analysed statistically if required; • Manage the process of choosing, and managing potential participants and keeping them interested and engaged; • Make sure your research questions are valid and reliable; • Design a research instrument to collect your data and get a high response rate; • Recognise the difficulties of using a questionnaire as well as the benefits; • Explore the benefits of online survey instruments.
| Type: | Book chapter |
|---|---|
| Title: | Collecting quantitative data |
| ISBN: | 1446266753 |
| ISBN-13: | 9781446266755 |
| Language: | English |
| Keywords: | Education, research, quantitative. |
| UCL classification: | UCL UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education UCL > Provost and Vice Provost Offices > School of Education > UCL Institute of Education > IOE - Learning and Leadership |
| URI: | https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/1474416 |
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