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When looking at research your research must be reliable and valid. Reliability - refers to whether your data collection methods, procedures and/or techniques would reproduce similar data given similar parameters on a different occasion if it was to be used by another researcher. Things that can affect the reliability of the research; 1          Participant error – Factors which may alter the in which a participant performs 2          Participant bias – Factors which may produce a false response 3          Researcher error – Factors that may alter a researcher’s interpretation 4          Researcher bias – Factors that may affect the researcher’s objectivity when recording of responses Validity has several areas that may impact whether your research is valid or not; 1       ...

Epistemology and Ontology Ontology examines the nature of reality and what is real. Whereas epistemology examines the nature of how you can examine reality. Ontology examines the question of “What is reality” A couple of ontologies that exist are firstly the belief that; There is only one reality,  There are more than one reality  That reality is constantly changing and needs to be negotiated and interpreted. Epistemology  addresses the question of “how can i know reality” An example of some epistemologies are the belief that; Knowledge can be measured (using reliable designs and tools Reality needs to be interpreted  Knowledge should be examined using the best tools available Ontology + Epistemology = Research Paradigm There are also a number of research paradigms but the most common ones are; Positivism Constructivism Pragmatism Positivism Contructivism Pragmatism Ontology One single reality or t...

9 June 2020 Talking about Ethics When conducting research, researchers must usually comply with a Code of Ethics. This ensures that the subjects safety are taken into account but also maintaining the integrity of the research. Codes of ethics usually cover the following areas ·           Honesty and Integrity ·           Objectivity ·           Carefulness ·           Openness ·           Respect for Intellectual Property ·           Confidentiality ·           Responsible Publication ·           Legality ·           Animal Care ·      ...

22/05/2020 Looking at a project proposal today. First things first. what interests me about IT? Below are a few answers in ten words or less then get into the deep stuff further down red answers are mine The IT area/subject I have most enjoyed is …. All The IT area/subject I least enjoyed is..... none The IT area/subject I was most interested in is...... Am interested in them all The one IT thing I never want to have to do again is.............. Have not had enough experience to give an answer I chose to study IT because I  ....... I have always wanted to do it. If I couldn’t study IT I would study........... I would continue with my teaching career When I was a kid I wanted to be.................... Video game developer One IT thing I would like to know more about is   ........ All and if thats not possible then as much of it as i can Started out answering these questions with...

Week 2 About truth and facts: March 6 2020  Is there a difference between ‘knowing’ something and ‘having knowledge’ of something? Knowing something and having knowledge is like the difference between an open and closed question. Eg I know that the sky is blue but i dont know why it is blue or how its made up. What is ‘truth? Truth is the opposite of a lie. But what is truth can be different based on the perception of the individual.  What do we really mean when we say something is ‘true’? It means that it is believed or perceived that this is what is. Is there a difference between knowing something is ‘true’ and believing that something is ‘true’? Subjective and objective. What is the difference between subjective and objective ‘truth’? Subjective truth is not confirmed by science & depends on one’s opinion or belief & may be true or false, whereas objective truth is confirmed by science & universally accepted. Whether it is...