Research Methods

Data Collection Plan, Data Analysis Plan and Framework
Fall 2020

1. How will you collect your data?

Data Collection: select one
Questionnaire/Survey(include question type)
Paper-based
On-line
Interview (verbal) (in person or telephone or other: please specified)
Other: specify
Interview (include question type)
Face-to-Face
Telephone
Other: specify
Existing Date: be specific
Other
Please explain the pros & cons of this choice:

How will you collect your data:
Be specific: see item #1 paragraph 2

Please explain the pros & cons of this choice:

2. Where will you collect the data? How will you access the participants? What is your timeline?

Data Collection Location: select one
Depot
In class
Other: be specific
Please explain the pros & cons of this choice:

Participants Access: select one
Flyers (be specific)
Emails (be specific)
Website (be specific)
Other:
Please explain the pros & cons of this choice:

Timeline: fill in the activity
Week Activity
1-2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9-10
11-12
13-14
15 & Finals

3. Will there be participant incentives?
   Select one
   Yes, Explain the incentive (money, gift certificate, etc):
   Specify:
   No
   Not applicable – explain why:
   Please explain the pros & cons of this choice:
4. How will you analyze your data? What software will you use?
   Data Analysis: select one
   SPSS
   AtlasTI
   Other:
   Please explain the pros & cons of this choice:
5. What is your framework/Theory for analyzing your data? Briefly describe the theory.
   Theory: select one
   Conflict Theory
   Critical Race
   Labeling
   Symbolic Interactionism
   Other:
   Please explain/define this theory & how does fit with your research: