https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj Made with eyes on the prize en-us 2017-12-07 20:47:23 UTC 2017-12-09 16:26:14 UTC hello@padlet.com alicefirth33 https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj/wish/214331151 Advantages of focus groups
They bring together lots of different viewpoints all in one place so that the interviewer can have the story from all the different perspectives this then produces a well rounded story.
They save money as you dont have to do several interviews. They could clarify any answers you expected to receive.
Disadvantages of focus groups 
The viewpoints might be so diverse that the discussion might go off topic and waste time.]]> 2017-12-07 20:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj/wish/214331151 alicefirth33 https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj/wish/214361495 Advantages of interviews
They allow detailed questions and responses.The response rate is very high. The respondents are recorded so that the interviewee can be made into a news package for example out of the audio.Interviewees are not influenced by anyone.Interviewees may be more confident to spread there opinion in a one to one situation.
Disadvantages of interviews 
They can be very time-consuming: setting up, interviewing, transcribing, analysing, feedback, reporting 
They may not be cost effective.
Different interviewers may understand and transcribe interviews in different ways.]]> 2017-12-08 00:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj/wish/214361495 alicefirth33 https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj/wish/214363646
Advantages of questionnaires
Can get answers from a lot of people in a relatively short space of time about the same topic.
They provide lots of data for analysis and the more data sets, the more accurate the analysis 
Everyone answers the same questions i.e. same information is requested. Reduces bias. 
Allows people to answer at a time convenient to them
If anonymous, perhaps more honest answers will be provided
Questions can be planned ahead of time by the analyst
Disadvantages of questionaires
 | Only as good as the questions being asked. If the questions are poorly worded or they are biased then the data obtained might not give an accurate picture.
  Can be difficult for the analyst to ask the right questions if they are unfamiliar with the system
Everyone answers the same questions i.e. same information is requested. Reduces bias. | They are impersonal, people may be more open face to face discussions
Allows people to answer at a time convenient to them | The response rate may be poor - especially if people are busy or don't see the benefit in answering
 | Difficult to allow people to expand on their answers, especially with closed questions

]]> 2017-12-08 00:40:35 UTC https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj/wish/214363646 alicefirth33 https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj/wish/214703958 Advantages of internet research
Its a vast sample meaning that statistical power is increased.
There is a more diverse range of viewpoints on the internet rather than just doing a poll for example in a university. It is free as long as you have a compatible device therefore saving money.
Disadvantages of internet research
The information you get on the internet may not always be reliable.
Its ]]> 2017-12-09 12:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj/wish/214703958 alicefirth33 https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj/wish/214703965 Advantages of using books for research. 
The information will be reliable 
The information will be in depth and will be will have experts views on a topic.
Disadvantages of using books for research
It can take a while to produce a book.
It may be difficult to get hold of a book as they are becoming less common.]]> 2017-12-09 12:22:19 UTC https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj/wish/214703965 alicefirth33 https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj/wish/214703969 Advantages of using a newspaper for research 
The news or topic has up to date facts or statistics in the article.
Includes visual aid to bring the story to life for the audience.
Reliable coverage of an event or news story.
Disadvantages of using newspapers for reserach
Can be bias and unreliable due to the journalist. 
may be influenced by certain political views.
Stories written to entertain rather than give the true facts.]]> 2017-12-09 12:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/alicefirth33/ecxd9utyrctj/wish/214703969