Checklist for Fundamental Methods Questions

☑ Who

  • Who do you want to be able to speak about?

  • Who do you plan to speak to/observe?

☑ Where

  • What is the physical domain of your sample?

  • Are settings relevant to the credibility of your methods?

☑ When

  • How do your methods fit into your time frame?

  • Is timing relevant to the credibility of your methods?

☑ How

  • How will I collect my data?

  • How will I implement my methods?

☑ What

  • What will you look for/what will you ask?