Frequently Asked Questions

(Or steering group) helps to develop, support, advise and monitor the project. The group often includes people who use services, researchers and other professionals, who can provide relevant advice.

A case study is an in-depth examination of a specific subject, such as a person, group, place, event, organisation, or phenomenon. This research method is valuable for describing, comparing, evaluating, and comprehending various elements of a research problem, offering detailed insights into the intricacies of the chosen subject.

A Clear Sprint is a solution-oriented, five-step process that uses design thinking methodologies to tackle problems and generate big ideas.

This approach involves individuals from a local community actively participating as co-researchers. They conduct research or evaluation to address a local issue or question.

A collaboration with researchers and stakeholders (such as community members or customers) in designing and implementing research. The aim is to ensure relevance and meet needs of. brief by actively involving all parties in the process, leading to a more participatory and practical outcome, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the research.

Information collected through research. It can include written information, numbers, sounds and pictures.

The examining and processing of data, in order to answer the research objective. It involves identifying patterns and drawing out the main themes.

This is the method by which data is protected. All personal information is protected in the UK by the Data Protection Act (2018). Researchers have to put in all the necessary safeguards to protect the confidentiality of the information they collect about research participants. You can find out how ClearView protects your data here.

The variety of differences that exist among people, including differences in race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, culture, and abilities. It is the recognition and appreciation of these differences that leads to a more inclusive and equitable society. Diversity can be celebrated in many ways and can have a positive impact on individuals and communities by promoting respect, understanding, and collaboration.

These are individuals who have personal experience with a particular issue or subject and who use that experience to inform their work in a professional capacity. They can provide valuable, relevant, practical, applicable insights and perspectives that are often missing from more traditional forms of expertise which they derived from the real-world situations.

This is a discussion with a group of people to answer questions in a moderated setting. This team is tasked with discovering new information, ideas, or solutions in a particular field. The group focuses on generating ideas and experimenting, leveraging collective expertise to expand understanding and make discoveries, resulting in new theories, technologies, or products.

Equity refers to fairness and justice in distributing resources, opportunities, and privileges in society. It addresses systemic barriers and historical injustices leading to unequal outcomes. The objective is to establish a level playing field, ensuring everyone can reach their full potential irrespective of background or identity.

A literature review is a collection of existing research on a specific topic. It summarises and evaluates the existing literature on the topic, identifies gaps in knowledge, and provides a framework for future research.

The term methodology describes how research is carried out. It will cover how information is collected and analyse why a particular method has been chosen.

A participant is someone who takes part in a research study.

Qualitative research aims to explore and understand people's beliefs, experiences, attitudes, or behaviours by asking "how" and "why" questions through various methods, including focus groups, interviews (telephone and face-to-face), as well as innovative approaches like video digital ethnography, to gather in-depth and descriptive insights.

Quantitative research involves collecting numerical data, typically through surveys, and using statistics to analyse relationships. This method explores participants' opinions, attitudes, and behaviours on a particular topic.

A survey is a research method used to gather data and opinions on a particular topic or issue. Surveys can be conducted in various forms, including written questionnaires, phone or online interviews, or face-to-face interviews.