The Methodology Section (March_S2_2.3)

Question 1

How long should the Methodology introduction be?

Accepted Answer

No more than a few sentences

Question 2

What do you need to do in the 'Anticipated Challenges' section?

Accepted Answer

Explain any problems that could occur during your data collection

Question 3

In the research design section, why are some features written in red?

Accepted Answer

These features are optional (any features in red are optional)

Question 4

What do you need to explain in the 'Potential Significance' section?

Accepted Answer

Academic benefits of your research (i.e. how it might fill the research gap

Question 5

Apart from equipment you may need (e.g. a recording device...), what else goes in the ‘materials’ section?

Accepted Answer

Any further details about the data collection techniques

Question 6

How many sections does the Methodology include?

Accepted Answer

10

Question 7

What kinds of information do you need to include in the ‘setting’ section?

Accepted Answer

Where the research is based, why, and any ethical issues

Question 8

In the Data Analysis section, you actually have to analyse your own research results.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What do you need to explain in the 'limitations' section?

Accepted Answer

Some unavoidable weaknesses in your methodology choices

Question 10

In which section should you explain step-by-step HOW you will carry out your research?

Accepted Answer

‘Data Collection / Procedure’

Questions 10