Research methods and guidelines

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Your researcher's toolkit

  • Research methods (pdf, 89kb)

    This table identifies the strengths of different methods of research to help you identify the most appropriate method for your programme or activity
  • Research question bank (Word, 100kb)

    A question bank that offers useful and relevant research questions to help you customise questionnaires. Questions are divided into categories including: knowledge and understanding; skills; attitudes and values; enjoyment, inspiration and creativity and activity, behaviour and progression
  • Interpreting visual images (Word, 774kb)

    This useful guide helps you to interpret visual images as research evidence. Particularly useful in researching the impact of your learning activity with children
  • Focus group guide (Word, 40kb)

    This guide provides information and support on how to run a focus group 

 

 

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