Checklist as a tool of data collection -by Dr. Neha Deo

While conducting research, a researcher has to use different techniques & tools of data collection. Observation technique is very important for quantitative as well as qualitative research. In the observation technique, there are two important tools- a checklist & a rating scale. In this presentation, Observation technique & checklist-related information is given.

1. By Dr. Deo Neha Tool of data collection-Check List

2. Different Techniques & Tools of Evaluation Examination Observation Introspection / Self reporting Projective Sociometric Written Oral Practical Anecdotal record Rating scale Checklist Problem inventory Personality inventory Rorshaque ink blot Essay, drawing a picture, doll play, diary Interest inventory etc. Guess who? Interview Completion-sentence, story Sociogram TAT

3. Quantitative Research Evaluation Qualitative Research Observation

4. Observational Research Survey Research Experimental Research Using group of people determine cause-and-effect relationships. CASUAL Asking individuals about attitudes, preferences or buying behaviors. DESCRIPTIVE Gathering data by observing people, Action & situation. EXPLORATORY

5. Check list A prepared list of behaviors or items. The presence or absence by checking yes or no. A prepared list of items which are relevant to the problem being studied. Responses are a matter of fact & not the judgment.

6. When to use a check list?- To evaluate skill. To evaluate any aspect of behavior. To evaluate any object prepared by a student. To count the number times each behavior occurs. To observe any ongoing process. To observe any infrastructure.

7. Examples Skills Essay writing, dancing or any other art Drawing Picture, diagram, graph etc. Behavior Study Habits Discipline Health habits Sport Infrastruc-ture Laboratory, Library, School plant etc

8. Uses of check list Easy to prepare. Data can be gathered from a relatively large number of sample. Precise data can be collected. Quick record of ongoing process can be collected . Relatively cheap. Can be made reliable.

9. Limitations of check list Comparative study cannot be done. If it is not prepared precisely & critically, comprehensive observation cannot be done.

10. Characteristics of a good observation Observers should be objective & free from their biases. Observations should be checked & verified by repetition or comparison. Observations should be collected in such a way as to make sure that they are valid & reliable.

11. Characteristics of a good observation It should be carefully planned, systematic & perceptive . Observers should be aware of the wholeness of what is observed. Observers should separate the facts from interpretation of facts. Observations should be carefully & expertly recorded.

12. Study habit checklist Criteria Student A B C D Does homework regularly √ Writes neatly √ √ Can concentrate √ √ Studies without help of others √ √ Can use reference book √ √

13. Other related tools Rating Scale Score cards Scaled specimen

14. Thank You.