AP Seminar

Advanced Placement Seminar building critical thinking and research methodology.

Understanding ArgumentsEvaluating SourcesQuestioning and Inquiry
Research MethodologySynthesizing Multiple PerspectivesAssessing Arguments and Logical Fallacies
Creating a Research ProposalCollaborative Team ProjectsPresenting Research Findings
Time Management for ResearchEffective Note-TakingPreparing for AP Assessments
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Advanced Topics

Research Methodology

Designing a Research Plan

Research methodology is all about how you conduct your investigation. It includes the steps, tools, and processes you use.

Types of Methods

  • Qualitative: Interviews, focus groups, open-ended surveys.
  • Quantitative: Experiments, statistics, closed surveys.
  • Mixed Methods: Combining both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

Steps in Creating Methodology

  1. Define your research question.
  2. Choose your method (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed).
  3. Collect data.
  4. Analyze and interpret results.

Application

These skills help in everything from science projects to analyzing trends in social media.

Examples

  • Using surveys to measure students’ opinions on school lunches.

  • Conducting interviews to understand local opinions about community events.

In a Nutshell

Research methodology is the blueprint for collecting and analyzing information.

Key Terms

Qualitative
Research focused on understanding meaning and experiences, often using non-numerical data.
Quantitative
Research focused on numbers and statistical analysis.
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Synthesizing Multiple Perspectives