Reflection on Methodologies for Data Collection Sample Clauses

Reflection on Methodologies for Data Collection. By carrying out this survey process we realised that the questionnaire managed to capture suitable information, but some questions were not answered because they were not clear. This will means that the survey questionnaire will have to be revised and improved for future evaluation. We realised that it is necessary to collaborate very closely with the leaders of the various work packages, WP2 (MP), WP4 (ECSA) and WP5 (UCL). The key aspect involves synchronising methodologies to implement a common framework to gather the relevant information while avoiding repetition when interviewing participants and partners.  The next iteration of the survey should map each activity against the escalator model.  After some internal discussion, we think that the questions related to biodesign could be augmented and improved. Our suggestion is to create a specific section for biodesign citizen science, and be more clear and specific in the questions.  The open-ended question about activity goals is important to understand the organisers’ intentions and should be kept in future questionnaires.  We suggest adding a multiple-choice question with objectives we identified in this phase. This can help avoid repetitions and identify common goals between organisations and facilitate the sharing of good practices.  The ‘average duration’ question might lead to confusion. It might refer to the duration of a certain activity for a participant, how long an exhibition is publicly available, or even the required time to organise an event. We suggest separating these three elements for clarity.  The ‘personnel’ question might be too broad. We suggest being more specific by using a predefined set of roles in combination with the times required. This can be divided in three stages, before the event, while this is running, and once it is finished, gathering documentation and dissemination of results.  In terms of documentation, we suggest distinguishing between the means, the tool or the format and the information being documented. Thus it may be related to the organisation of the event such as personnel needs, to the event itself such as photographs of the event or to the results of the event such as the source code.  It would be advisable to include a question about how participants are being acknowledged in the activity. We missed more personal reflections and tips from previous experiences from partners. Thus, we suggest questions to gather qualitative information such as, which...