Methods mnemonics

Here is a reminder (ironic?) of the some of the mnemonics for RMs. Bear in mind that these are only triggers/cues to the memory, and don't cover all aspects of the course, but will hopefully help a bit in the exam:

Experiment - features: CROC

(Control, replication, operationalisation of variables, cause&effect)

Observation - PONDS

(Participant observation, naturalistic, disclosed, structured)

Survey - Interview SOD - Questionnaire MOD
(Structured/unstructured, Open/closed Qs, Disguise of aims. Method of admin, Open/close Qs. Design principles)

Case study - QILT
(Qualitative, In-depth, Longitundinal, Techniques for data gathering)

Ethics: BITCH

(Briefing, Informed consent, Treatment of children & animals, Confidentiality, Harm)