Experiment resource requirements
Investigator time
| Rating | Approx. number of hours |
|---|---|
Low |
Under 2 hours |
Medium |
2-8 hours |
High |
More than 8 hours |
Controlled experiment
| Preparation | Implementation | Analysis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigator time, skill, and knowledge | Experience or training in experimental design and implementation. Experience or training in one or more data collection methods. Experience or training with IRB policies and procedures Acquisition of any equipment. Hiring staff with appropriate skills (optional) |
Ensuring that experimental protocols are followed. Documenting extraneous factors that could influence results. Coordinating student participants. Coordinating staff (optional). Time – Medium to |
Experience or training in the analysis of experimental data. Experience or training in qualitative, quantitative, or content analysis (depending on type of data gathered) Time – High |
| Additional staff | None |
Assistant to operate recording equipment (optional) |
If your data includes audio recording… Assistant trained or experienced in transcription. Estimate transcription time
at 3-5 hours per hour of audiotape |
| Student time | 5-10 minutes |
15-45 minutes |
None |
| Other resources | Situation where it is both feasible and ethical to create an experimental group and a control group prior to the instructional activity. Situation where it is possible to document extraneous factors that could influence results. Any resources required of the data collection method(s) being used. |
Audio or video recording equipment. (optional) Any resources required of the data collection method(s) being used. |
Qualitative or Quantitative analysis software (depending on type of data gathered) Transcribing machine (optional) Video playback device (optional) Any resources required of the data collection method(s) being used. |
Field experiment
|
Preparation | Implementation | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigator time, skill, and knowledge | Experience or training in experimental design and implementation. Experience
or training in one or Experience or training with IRB policies and procedures Acquisition of any equipment. Hiring staff with appropriate skills (optional) Time – Medium |
Ensuring that experimental protocols are followed. Documenting extraneous factors that could influence results. Coordinating staff (optional). Time – Medium |
Experience or training in the analysis of experimental data. Experience or training in qualitative, quantitative, or content analysis (depending on type of data gathered) Time – High |
| Additional staff | None |
Assistant to operate recording equipment (optional) |
If your data involves audio recording… Assistant trained or experienced in transcription. Estimate transcription time at 3-5 hours per hour of audiotape depending on recording quality and staff experience. |
| Student time | None |
None |
None |
| Other resources | Ability to collect base line data prior to instructional activity |
Audio or video recording equipment. (optional) |
Qualitative or Quantitative analysis software (depending on type of data gathered) Transcribing machine Video playback device (optional) |
Single-group experiment
|
Preparation | Implementation | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigator time, skill, and knowledge | Experience or training in experimental design and implementation. Experience or training in one or more data collection methods. Experience or training with IRB policies and procedures Acquisition of any equipment. Hiring staff with appropriate skills (optional) Time – Medium |
Ensuring that experimental protocols are followed. Documenting extraneous factors that could influence results. Coordinating staff (optional). Time – Medium |
Experience or training in the analysis of experimental data. Experience or training in qualitative, quantitative, or content analysis (depending on type of data gathered) Time – High |
| Additional staff | None |
Assistant to operate recording equipment (optional) |
If your data involves audio recording… Assistant trained or experienced in transcription. Estimate transcription time at 3-5 hours per hour of audiotape depending on recording quality and staff experience. |
| Student time | None |
None |
None |
| Other resources | Ability to collect base line data prior to instructional activity |
Audio or video recording equipment. (optional) |
Qualitative or Quantitative analysis software (depending on type of data gathered) Transcribing machine (optional) Video playback device (optional) |
