Methods in context - Topic 1

Which of the following is one of the main groups identified as difficult to study in research characteristics?

• Administrators

• Pupils

• Librarians

• Janitors

Which setting is included in the 5 main groups identified in research characteristics?

• Libraries

• Cafeterias

• Classrooms

• Playgrounds

Why might questionnaires and structured interviews be unsuitable for children and young people in educational settings?

• They are too expensive to conduct.

• They require advanced technology.

• They may not account for power and status differences.

• They are too time-consuming.

What is a potential benefit of using group interviews with children and young people?

• They are more entertaining.

• They minimize status differences.

• They are easier to organize.

• They provide more detailed data.

What issue might arise if pupils do not understand a question?

• Irrelevant answers or no answers

• Correct answers

• Detailed explanations

• Multiple questions

What is the purpose of informed consent in research?

• To ensure participants are aware of the study and agree to participate

• To protect the researcher's interests

• To increase the number of participants

• To guarantee funding for the research

What does the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) aim to prevent?

• Unauthorized access to research data

• Harm to participants by unsuitable individuals

• Informed consent violations

• Gatekeeper interference

Who are gatekeepers in the context of research?

• Individuals who control access to participants

• Participants in a study

• Researchers conducting the study

• Funders of the research

What does the nature of the classroom reinforce according to the text?

• The independence of students

• The power of teachers

• The flexibility of the curriculum

• The role of technology

How are researchers often perceived in classrooms?

• As collaborators

• As mentors

• As trespassers

• As students