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Research in IT
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Introduction

Overview

By the end of this section you will be able to: Describe techniques for data collection and analysis

Qualitative

Software

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer-assisted_qualitative_data_analysis_software

Creating a survey

Assessing validity

• Instrument validity
  • Review by expert panel
  • Pilot study (limited number of participants)
  • Focus group
  • Inserting "traps" ( Smith, S. (2013) 4 Ways to Ensure Valid Responses for your Online Survey [Blog]. Retrieved from https://www.qualtrics.com/blog/online-survey-valid-responses/ )
    1. Attention filters
    2. Trap Questions
    3. Reverse wording
    4. Timing
• Instrument reliability
  • Check Cronbach’s Alpha coefficient