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User research methods and ethical data collection

Research planning

Devotional (5 minutes)(click to expand)
James 1:19
“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak.”
Christian perspective

Listening well helps us understand others before making decisions.

Secular perspective

Good research starts with listening to users and stakeholders.

Scenario

A survey includes identifying information and leading questions.

How do poor questions harm the quality of evidence?

Lesson flow

OPENING5 min
Teacher
  • Ethical research recap and examples.
Students
  • Identify which method suits your problem and why.
ACTIVITY15 min
Teacher
  • Draft survey/interview questions aligned to user needs.
Students
  • Write 6–10 questions; label what each measures.
WORKBOOK15 min
Teacher
  • Peer review questions for clarity and bias.
Students
  • Improve 3 questions based on feedback.
Workbook questions
  1. Choose a research method (survey/interview/observation). Justify why it suits your user.
  2. Draft 6–10 research questions. Ensure they are neutral and do not collect identifying data.
WRAP5 min
Teacher
  • Exit: choose method + when you’ll collect evidence.
Students
  • Record a mini plan (date/time/context).

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Question
Choose a research method (survey/interview/observation). Justify why it suits your user.
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