Research brass tacks

Research brass tacks

Keep it simple!!!

• Clear focus• Awareness of limits• The more precise the question the more

precise the answer• BUT … don’t force the answer from the way

you ask the question

What sorts of questions?

• Tick boxes• Scales• Yes/no (maybe)• How many …• Why did you …• Which of this list …• Text box for open response (and of sufficient

size for response)

Software

SPREADSHEETS• Microsoft Excel• Google docs• Open Office

What do you most want from Adult formation?

• Deeper understanding of the Liturgy• Wider experience of styles of prayer• Further Knowledge of the Bible• Greater awareness of the Social Teaching of

the Church• Discussion of Doctrine and Theology• Understanding of Contemporary Culture

Some useful tools

• There are many organisations and businesses offering online surveys

• Many will offer a limited free basic service (and hope customers will be so impressed they subscribe)

www.surveymonkey.comwww.smart-survey.co.ukwww.surveymethods.comwww.thesistools.com

And others

Task

• Presentation of research• Maximum 20 slides• Showing the application of learning to specific

Pastoral Mission

Over to you …