Tutorial 2

Analyze and Present Research Information

1. Explain about focus groups?
A focus group is a research method used to collect opinions and feedback from a group of people about a specific
product, concept, or service. The group is typically made up of 8-10 people who are invited to discuss their
opinions, thoughts, and feelings in a facilitated discussion.

2. Explain about observational research?

Observational research is a research technique where you observe participants and phenomena in their most natural
settings. This enables researchers to see their subjects make choices and react to situations in their natural setting,
as opposed to structured settings like research labs or focus groups.

3. Write about an interview?

To interview is defined as to question someone to try to learn more about their background, life or experience. An
example of an interview is when you are hiring someone for a job and you ask them about their professional
background.

4. What is non-electronic searching?

a set of data or information organized into one or more categories

When we hear the term "database" we typically think of electronic databases, but this definition includes non-
electronic forms such as a dictionary, phone book, card catalog or even a grocery list. In fact, databases have
existed since the invention of writing. Some of the most valued documents in historical or archaeological research
are non-electronic databases including temple inventories, king lists, chronological event listings and property
records such as the Norman Domesday Book.

5. Write the things to look for when reviewing the quality of a publication.
However, there are some basic criteria that you can use to determine whether a published article is of good quality:
Where is it published?
Who is the author?
Is the article widely recommended?
Does it have a clear research question?
Have the study limitations been mentioned?

6. Write the things to look for when reviewing the quality of a website.
The Five Major Factors to Look for When Evaluating a Website
Appearance of the website.
Clarity of the information provided.
Timeliness of completing purchase.
Ease of placing an order or making account changes on the site.
Ease of navigating the website.