Assessment 2: Analysis Portfolio
This is assessment component made up of two sections.
Section 1 is a series of qualitative research methods questions that will, (a) test your knowledge of qualitative methods in general and (b) test your ability to conduct and report the results of a thematic analysis (25 marks)
Section 2 is made up of a set of statistics exercises (75 marks)
You should complete both sections and attempt all questions.
Section 1 : Qualitative Analyses
Qualitative Research Methods
Answer the following questions:
Study 2
A researcher has conducted a series of in-depth interviews using a semi structured interview schedule with students about their experiences of leaving home and moving to university. Each interview lasted approximately 1-hour and was recorded using a Dictaphone with the consent of each the interviewee.
a. Describe the differences between a semi structured and a structured interview (4)
b. State one advantage of using a semi structured interview (1)
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c. State one advantage of using a structured interview (1)
d. Give one example of a semi structured interview question that the researcher might ask (1)
(b)Thematic Analysis
During the qualitative methods section of the module you conducted a thematic analysis on a data set provided by the HEA.
State the research question used to guide your analysis. (4)
State two themes that emerged during your analysis; each theme should be supported by at least one extract and an analysis of this extract. (10)
Include a brief statement about how your analysis relates back to your research question. (4)
(25 Marks)
Section 2: Quantitative Analyses
In this section you will be presented with three psychological studies. For each study you will be asked a series of questions designed to test your knowledge of research design, and where appropriate, your knowledge of data analysis and your ability to report and interpret the results of psychological studies. You should…