The purpose of this critique is focused on evaluating the validity and methodologies used in the Pew research report. The first part of the critique will focus on the research methodology and what methods are used for collecting data. Followed by examining the sampling procedures used and evaluating how effective they were in relation to the research report. The remaining part of the critique looks at the research authenticity in terms of bias material and whether any fallacies are apparent in the report. Lastly, the critique looks at the ethical process in regards to collecting data.
Research methodology is the process of obtaining analytical information through collecting data. This methodology is connected to two paradigms epistemological …show more content…
1). Considering the qualities mentioned on quantitative data it is evident that the main research methodology used for collecting data in the Pew Report is quantitative. For the objective of this report it would appear that the research method conducted was appropriate because it shows factual numeric information regarding peoples usage of the two social networking sites. For example, 17 percent of U.S. adults used Twitter compared to 66 percent of adults that used Facebook (Barthel, Shearer, Gottfried and Mitchell 2015 p. 6). In relation to this study/report there are numerous other data collecting methods that the researchers could of considered. For example, the researchers of the report could have considered using the following styles of studies that include, cross-sectional, longitudinal, trend and cohort study. For the purpose of this report a longitudinal study/cross sectional study seems to produce the same results as a quantitative based study. The time and space orientation of this report is conducted between two periods over two weeks (Weerakkody, 2015 p. …show more content…
These stages consist of the following:
• Confidentially and anonymity
• Confirming that no harm comes to applicants, including gaining informed consent
• Concealment and deception including debriefing
• Participation must be voluntary
(Weerakkody 2015, p. 76).
In contrast to these stages and the data included in the report it appears that the research undertaken was prepared ethically. Displaying no personal details of the respondents.
Understanding the research qualities presented throughout this analysis is essential. As they provide greater insight on how research is conducted that include identifying the correct procedures and how research is conducted ethically. Therefore, conducting research correctly is an important skill to attain because it helps further peoples understanding on particular issues and topics. Overall, understanding these researching virtues benefits not only the researcher conducting them but society as a whole because they contribute to furthering
Research methodology is the process of obtaining analytical information through collecting data. This methodology is connected to two paradigms epistemological …show more content…
1). Considering the qualities mentioned on quantitative data it is evident that the main research methodology used for collecting data in the Pew Report is quantitative. For the objective of this report it would appear that the research method conducted was appropriate because it shows factual numeric information regarding peoples usage of the two social networking sites. For example, 17 percent of U.S. adults used Twitter compared to 66 percent of adults that used Facebook (Barthel, Shearer, Gottfried and Mitchell 2015 p. 6). In relation to this study/report there are numerous other data collecting methods that the researchers could of considered. For example, the researchers of the report could have considered using the following styles of studies that include, cross-sectional, longitudinal, trend and cohort study. For the purpose of this report a longitudinal study/cross sectional study seems to produce the same results as a quantitative based study. The time and space orientation of this report is conducted between two periods over two weeks (Weerakkody, 2015 p. …show more content…
These stages consist of the following:
• Confidentially and anonymity
• Confirming that no harm comes to applicants, including gaining informed consent
• Concealment and deception including debriefing
• Participation must be voluntary
(Weerakkody 2015, p. 76).
In contrast to these stages and the data included in the report it appears that the research undertaken was prepared ethically. Displaying no personal details of the respondents.
Understanding the research qualities presented throughout this analysis is essential. As they provide greater insight on how research is conducted that include identifying the correct procedures and how research is conducted ethically. Therefore, conducting research correctly is an important skill to attain because it helps further peoples understanding on particular issues and topics. Overall, understanding these researching virtues benefits not only the researcher conducting them but society as a whole because they contribute to furthering