Module 22 for June 14th

In Module 22 we learned that keywords are KEY to performing searches.  However, I think it's more important to discuss how to write surveys and interviews.  A survey questions a large group of respondents or subjects.  On the other hand, an interview is a conversation with someone who may give you useful information.  It's also important to note the difference between closed questions and open questions.  Closed questions can ususally only be answered with "yes" or "no".  Open questions do not make the subject have to respond in a certain way.  Then, we need to decide if we should use a survey or an interview.  You will need to pick a sample from the population first.  There is a random sample, where each person has a chance of being chosen.  There is a convenience sample, where the group of people is easy to reach (students).  There is a judgement sample, where you chose people whose views seem useful.  Once you've found your sample and whether you'll do an interview or survey, you can analyze the information you've collected.  You may need to understand the source, analyze the numbers, analyze words, and check for logic.  Analyzing numbers means finding the average or mean, median, and range.  Checking for logic means not confusing correlation with causation.  Correlation is when two things happen at the same time.  Causation is when one thing causes another.  Once you're done analyzing, you document your sources.  You can format them using MLA or APA.  I think it's very important to learn between citations and documentation.  Citations are taking pieces of the text and tying it to its source.  Documentation is providing a bibliography for the reader so they can view the sources if desired.