1.4.1 Understanding Research Methods and Interpreting Research Data

Outcomes

Question 1: Understanding research methods and interpreting research data
Band 1: 5-8 marks (Fail)	Band 2: 9-12 marks (Pass)	Band 3: 13-15 (Merit)	Band 4: 13-15 (Distinction)
Basic understanding of topic		Understands significance of the topic	Comprehensive understanding of the significance of the topic
Limited connections to media theories and debates	Some relevant connection made to theories and debates	Mostly relevant connections to theories and debates	Detailed and precise connections made to theories and debates
Basic Description of research methods	Understanding of data usage in the research methods used in the article	Analysis of research methods in the article	Evaluation of research methods in the article

Objectives: An Introduction to outline the purpose of

research and selecting the most appropriate methods and 

techniques.

New Info
http://ctkmediatechadv5-3.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/critical-thinking-interpreting-findings.html

Create Meaning
Fake News and Clickbait Quiz
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-38005844

How to spot it
http://guides.skylinecollege.edu/c.php?g=619475&p=4312300

New Info: 
Activity/group discussion: Learners should explore and discuss primary, secondary, qualitative and quantitative research methods and techniques

1. Pros/Cons and Types http://ctkmediatechadv5-3.blogspot.co.uk/2017/06/research-methods-5-primary-secondary.html

http://ctkmediatechadv5-3.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/research-techniques-methods-pros-and.html

2. Primary Research & Question Types (this is in your packs)http://ctkmediatechadv5-3.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/primary-research.html

Media - quantitative and qualitative research 2012 from David Engelby

3. Getting the Most Out of your Secondary Research
http://ctkmediatechadv5-3.blogspot.co.uk/2017/08/getting-most-out-of-your-secondary.html

4. Qualitative vs Quantitative 
https://prezi.com/m/pxbytgzlr1vg/qualititative-and-quantitative-research-the-pros-and-cons/