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 …