Observation/ shadow analysis - This involves an observer to shadow and observe real life
situations. It allows the researcher to gather more accurate information as
what people say they do and what they actually do can sometimes be quite
different.
Cultural probes/ user diaries – This is
where you would examine and discover information relating to the habits,
traditions,
and beliefs
of a society
that maybe other don’t want you to know.
Role playing tools – This is where you
would pretend to be someone else,
especially
as part
of learning
a new skill.
Focus groups - This is a group of people who have been brought together to discuss a particular subject in order to solve a problem or suggest ideas.
Workshops – Theses are rooms
or buildings
where things are made or repaired
using machines
and/or tools.
Archival research - An archive is a gathering of historical records, documents
and objects related to the same subject and stored away safely. Practitioners
may contribute to or use existing archives and exhibitions to inform the their
research.
Interviews - A meeting
between two or more people in which someone is asked
questions
about themselves.
Divergent thinking - This is when a practitioner may think a little different and freer,
thinking ‘outside the box.’ A practitioner may approach a concept with
divergent thinking and create from this a mind map of ideas based around the
topic.
Documentary forms - A film
or television
or radio
programme
that gives facts
and information
about a subject.
Questionnaires – This is a list
of questions
that several people
are asked
so that information
can be collected
about something.
Online community forums – An online situation
or meeting
in which people
of the community can talk
about a problem
or matter
especially
of public
interest
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