Blog #5
a) What have you learned about the processes of designing a sound research study in class? We discussed several ideas and elements of conducting a research study in class. Learning about the different methods by which you can conduct a research study such as focus groups, surveys, usability tests, analyzing documents, and more, has helped me to better understand that there is more than just one way to conduct a research study. I think that it is interesting how many different ways you can actually conduct a research study. Being able to pick from a range of different methods, and customize a research study to fit the element that you want to research is a skill that can be used to learn more about almost anything. Whether a research study is done on a small or large scale, I think it is important to do it carefully and correctly. Doing the CITES training online as well as the lectures in class have really helped me to understand how to conduct a research study in the correct way....