Module 3 Focus Skype Discussion 01.10.19
Hello!
I wanted to write a little bit about the Module 3 Focus Skype Discussion for those that were unable to attend.
One concept that we discussed was Triangulation. This is something that has been a bit of a grey area for me until now. From discussing Triangulation and unpicking the definition I feel I have a better understanding and really want to apply it to my inquiry data collection and analysis process.
After looking up definitions of triangulation I have summarised it to this:
'Application and combination of several research methods in the study of an inquiry'.
Adesola also discussed a great analogy which really helped me to understand even further...
If you were to push a square, it will change shape. However, triangles are strong structures. Using three sides (e.g. using three research methods rather than one) then this provides strength. Rather than just using a 1:1 comparison, we can see three sides and analyse in greater depth.
I really hope this helps someone! Feel free to leave comments down below.
Becky x
I wanted to write a little bit about the Module 3 Focus Skype Discussion for those that were unable to attend.
One concept that we discussed was Triangulation. This is something that has been a bit of a grey area for me until now. From discussing Triangulation and unpicking the definition I feel I have a better understanding and really want to apply it to my inquiry data collection and analysis process.
After looking up definitions of triangulation I have summarised it to this:
'Application and combination of several research methods in the study of an inquiry'.
Adesola also discussed a great analogy which really helped me to understand even further...
If you were to push a square, it will change shape. However, triangles are strong structures. Using three sides (e.g. using three research methods rather than one) then this provides strength. Rather than just using a 1:1 comparison, we can see three sides and analyse in greater depth.
I really hope this helps someone! Feel free to leave comments down below.
Becky x
Hello becky! Thankyou so much for doing a blog post on the module 3 skype call as I teach on Tuesdays till 6:30 so was unable to attend. I have been re reading the triangulation section of the handbook trying to make sense of it but this has really helped to make it more clear.
ReplyDeleteFrom Millie x