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Data Collection

  • 27-11-2011 10:33pm
    #1
    rem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭


    Hey there, can anyone recommend somewhere on campus where I can collect data for my thesis. It needs to be relatively quiet and private. I don't have access to the library so that is not an option. I am familiar with the campus but I just can't think of anywhere.

    I have tested people previously in a testing room in the Lloyd building, which a PhD student was able to book for me but I haven't been able to get in touch with them to book it again.

    I'd appreciate any advice, thanks


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  • #2
    Sir Ophiuchus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,035 ✭✭✭Sir Ophiuchus


    Are you affiliated with any of the departments in Trinity? What does your data-collecting require?


  • #3
    rem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭rem


    No I am not, I am studying at the Psychology Dept in NUI Maynooth but a number of my participants are Trinity students so I am attempting to accomodate them by coming to their campus.

    My data collection consists of a computer task on my laptop and some other pen and paper tasks. I only require a quiet place with a table and chair. One of my previous participants was able to book a room for me but as I said I haven't been able to get in touch with them.

    I really want to get this data collection finished!


  • #4
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 3,505 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    I know people from DCU who have been able to ask their college for access to trinity library. It got them a day-pass or something, maybe you should ask your college about it and see if you can get a study room booked.


  • #5
    rem
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10 ✭rem


    Yes, I could probably get access for the day to the library but you can only book study rooms for 2 hours at a time and you have to be registered to book. I would need somewhere for the full day. Also I will need to be able to make noise, i.e. the participant and I will be speaking to each other aloud during testing.


  • #6
    ArtOfEscape
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 154 ✭✭ArtOfEscape


    The Psychology department have a couple of small testing rooms that would probably fit the bill, though I don't know if they're available to outside researchers. No harm in asking, though! Good luck!


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  • #7
    Ahoyhoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 182 ✭✭Ahoyhoy


    Maybe you can find someone who is involved in one of the societies who will be able to give you access to a society room? There are also areas of campus that are fairly quiet most of the time, you could try asking if anyone in House 6 has room. Or maybe there would even be someone living on campus who would be willing to lend you their living room.


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