Ministry of Higher and Secondary Specialized Education of the Republic of Uzbekistan
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Lesson 7
support or refute a causal relationship. In this type of investigation. Hope this will help you.
Student 1: thank you. all known variables have been identified, the investigator has a research question, hypothesis, procedures, control, and conclusion
Interviewer: Ms. Rano are there any investigation methods?
Ms.Rano: of course, Sherzod. Correlation, Experiment, Interview, Naturalistic observation, questionnaire survey are outstanding ones. In correlation an investigator measures strength of relationship between variables, while experimenting an independent variable is manipulated while others controlled, to see effects on a dependent variable. Interview as you know, is used to gain in-depth information and individual views. Naturalistic observation is known as one of the oldest methods in which behavior is watched, as it occurs spontaneously, in a natural setting. And questionnaire survey is very convenient for a snapshot of a large number of people's attitude, opinions or behavior.
Student 2: Ms. Rano, it is known that all processes have several stages. What do you think if there are some stages in investigating?
Rano Ismailova: thank you, darling. In general there are four stages for each investigation. However, there are maybe more in different spheres. On the stage 1, that is called focusing and planning you should generate questions relevant to the direction of the investigation. The next is sourcing information in which appropriate resources must be found using a range of different sources of information. After which analysis is required and the information needs to be organised and then analysed to ensure that valid conclusions can be drawn. And the last, stage 4 reporting, when the results of investigation must be reported. This can be done in various ways - for example a demonstration, a poster, a video or a report. Interviewer: Ms. Rano. It sounds it is not easy to conduct investigation. What do you think what the most important skills are required to undertake investigation today?
Ms.Rano (smiles): you are right. It is quite challenging to investigate but the result is usually
worth the effort. Concerning the skills our young investigators should be able to
ask open ended questions and identify the problem as all investigations should be devoted to solve some kind of problem.
Interviewer: Like in problem solving? Ms.Rano: yes, investigator uses problem solving strategies in order to find solutions.
Also, our students should be able to use knowledge and skills, to record accurately while collecting and using data as well as when they draw conclusions. It would be delightful if they will develop the abilities of Analysing, Synthesising, Critical thinking, Evaluating, Inquiring mind, being creative and Innovative, Intellectual risk taking besides abilities as to learn, to work Independently and in a team, and be good at information technologies .
Interviewer: And I just wonder what personal skills are preferable to develop in order to run investigation.
Rano Ismailova: aha, personal skills are target in the modern world. I am not sure that an investigator who is poor in relationships will go far. Personal skills like building relationships and network, Flexibility, open-mindedness, Self-awareness and enthusiasm are some of them . The more skills, abilities and knowledge the better.
Interviewer: wow. Investigator should be a superman.
Ms.Rano: yeah(smiles) real superman or super girl.
Interviewer: Ms.Rano, what else should be taken into consideration while conducting an investigation?
Ms.Rano: Thanks Sherzod. Keeping Log Book is advisable for investigators and jot down information about date and time of the activity as well as its, procedure, environment and results. This will help the investigator to reflect and retry the experiment.
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