<p>Activity 44</p><p>Recording Techniques</p><p>STUDENT HANDOUT Group 1</p><p>In your group during independent study, think about the different types of recording equipment and/or recording methods that you could use in a qualitative study that uses methods such as one-to-one interviews, open-ended questionnaires and focus groups. Find some specific examples of the type of equipment and/or methods that you have identified and research the following information:</p><p>Type of equipment Suggested brand (if relevant) Price (or price range, if relevant) Where you can purchase, hire or obtain for free Strengths Weaknesses Ethical implications Advice for potential users</p><p>You must present your findings in a 10-minute presentation to your fellow students in the next teaching session. Therefore, ensure that the information is as useful, up-to-date and relevant as possible. Be prepared to answer questions put to you by fellow students.</p><p>Group 2</p><p>In your group during independent study, think about the different types of recording equipment and/or recording methods that you could use in a quantitative study that uses methods such as postal surveys, telephone surveys and structured, face-to-face interviews. Find some specific examples of the type of equipment and/or methods that you have identified and research the following information:</p><p>Type of equipment/method Suggested brand (if relevant) Price (or price range, if relevant) Where you can purchase, hire or obtain for free Strengths Weaknesses Ethical implications Advice for potential users You must present your findings in a 10-minute presentation to your fellow students in the next teaching session. Therefore, ensure that the information is as useful, up-to-date and relevant as possible. Be prepared to answer questions put to you by fellow students.</p><p>Group 3</p><p>In your group during independent study, think about the different types of recording equipment and/or recording methods that you could use in an ethnographic study, during fieldwork. Find some specific examples of the type of equipment and/or methods that you have identified and research the following information:</p><p>Type of equipment/method Suggested brand (if relevant) Price (or price range, if relevant) Where you can purchase, hire or obtain for free Strengths Weaknesses Ethical implications Advice for potential users</p><p>You must present your findings in a 10-minute presentation to your fellow students in the next teaching session. Therefore, ensure that the information is as useful, up-to-date and relevant as possible. Be prepared to answer questions put to you by fellow students.</p><p>Group 4</p><p>In your group during independent study, think about the different types of recording equipment and/or recording methods that you could use in a research project that uses online technology, including online surveys, discussion forums, and voice and video communication. Find some specific examples of the type of equipment and/or methods that you have identified and research the following information:</p><p>Type of equipment/method Suggested brand (if relevant) Price (or price range, if relevant) Where you can purchase, hire or obtain for free Strengths Weaknesses Ethical implications Advice for potential users</p><p>You must present your findings in a 10-minute presentation to your fellow students in the next teaching session. Therefore, ensure that the information is as useful, up-to-date and relevant as possible. Be prepared to answer questions put to you by fellow students.</p>