Research instruments refer to the tools used in data collection for your study. They will include questionnaires, interview schedules and focus group discussions.
Questionnaires are mainly used to collect quantitative data, while interview schedules and focus group discussions will be used to collect qualitative data.
The decision whether to use questionnaires, interview schedules or Focus Group Discussions will be determined by the nature of your research, sample population number, and consultation with experts including your supervisor. Questionnaires are mainly used when the sample population is large (20+ people), since it is easier to handout questionnaire leaflets. Interview schedule and focus group discussions are used for smaller sample groups (usually less than 20 people).
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Frequently asked Questions
FAQ: What is a research instrument in a thesis?
A research instrument in a thesis, research project or dissertation is a tool used to collect data by the researcher. This will include a questionnaire, an interview schedule, or a Focus Group Discussion schedule. A questionnaire comprises of structured questions, wile an interview schedule and a Focus Group Discussion schedule will comprise of semi-structured and non-structured questioned respectively.
FAQ: What are research instruments and examples?
A research instrument in a thesis, research project or dissertation is a tool used to collect data by the researcher. This will include a questionnaire, an interview schedule, or a Focus Group Discussion schedule. A questionnaire comprises of structured questions, while an interview schedule and a Focus Group Discussion schedule will comprise of semi-structured and non-structured questioned respectively.
FAQ: What is the most common research instrument used?
The most common research instrument used is the questionnaire. A questionnaire is simple and easy to administer, and it is also easy to analyze.
FAQ: What is the instrument section of a research paper?
The instrument section of your research paper, research project, thesis or dissertation is the section that describes which research instruments your study will utilize. This section is found in Methodology chapter which is the 3rd chapter of your research study document.