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Lesson 4

This document provides guidance on gathering data through observation and interviews for research. It outlines selecting a location for observation, obtaining permission, focusing on relevant details, determining the observation method, and thanking participants. For interviews, it recommends determining the type of interview, securing permission, preparing questions, using recording devices, allowing participant choice of location, and thanking participants. The document also provides examples of a communication letter, observation protocol, and interview protocol.

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Lesson 4

This document provides guidance on gathering data through observation and interviews for research. It outlines selecting a location for observation, obtaining permission, focusing on relevant details, determining the observation method, and thanking participants. For interviews, it recommends determining the type of interview, securing permission, preparing questions, using recording devices, allowing participant choice of location, and thanking participants. The document also provides examples of a communication letter, observation protocol, and interview protocol.

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LESSON 4:

GATHERING YOUR
DATA
WHAT IS IT:
There are several steps in the observation process as
discussed by Creswell (2007).

 Select where you want conduct your observation. This


can be a classroom,community or a home where you
want to observe the different behavior of the
participants for your research. To do this, you need
to make a communication letter to the concern
authorities so that you will be allowed to have access
to a particular place of observation.

NOTE: It is important to ask permission to who is in-


change of a particular place where you will conduct
your observation. Some place may not allow you to take
pictures or record videos, therefore, it is important to
make a formal letter to avoid unnecessary problems.
Finds the means to gather your observed data. This can
include recording devices like cameras or phones or
the more traditional recording devices like taking
down notes on what you, as the researcher, have
observed first-hand.

Take your time to write down the important details. You


may be overwhelmed the number of things that you
will be observing. Try to focus on the important
details that relate to your research question. Make sure
that you have your field notes with you where you where
you will need to write the things that can be useful for
your research.

 What kind of observation will you be using? Will it be


naturalistic observation? Non-naturalistic? Or
participative observation? You need to have a clear
indication on what will be your role as an observer.
Politely thank the participants:

How do we conduct a proper interview?


 Find out what type of interview you will be using. If
you think that there is still lacking data from your
observation, try to find out if you may need to use
other interview methods so that you can gather more
information for your research. You may choose to use
either structured, or semi-structured interview.
 Secure a letter of communication to the people that
you want to interview. With the same protocol for the
observation method, you need to have a formal letter
asking for permission to conduct an interview with the
participants.
Make sure that you have your interview questions. Do
not forget to prepare your guide questions before
conducting a proper interview. These guide questions
should be based on your research questions so that you
can get all the information that you will need for your
study.
 Have the right equipment. Make sure that you have
audio recording devices that are fully charged. You
cannot take note of every answer of the participants so
it’s better to have devices that can record the exact
answer of your participant.
 Let the participant choose where they want the
interview to be conducted.
 Politely thank the participants afterwards.
How to establish a good relationship and
communication with your participants?
Treat your participants with respect.
Wear proper and formal outfit during the interview.
Maintain eye contact and do not be afraid to engage in a
conversation with your participant.
Do not ask personal questions that are not related to
your research.
Do not forget to thank them for their time and
participation.
EXAMPLE:
 COMMUNICATION LETTER
 SAMPLE OBSERVATION
PROTOCOL
 INTERVIEW PROTOCOL

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