1. Explain three data collection methods. Include at least one manual method, as well as one method that uses technology and one method that uses technology services.

1.1. Explain three data analysis methods. Include at least one manual method, as well as one method that uses technology and one method that uses technology services.

1,2. Explain legal requirements that apply to the handling and storing of data when conducting research.

1.3. Explain legal requirements that apply to privacy of data when conducting research.

2. Explain the key steps in the applied research process that may be referred to in policies, procedures and guidelines relating to applied research.

3. Describe three presentation techniques that could be used for applied research.

4.. Describe two ways of reporting on research.

5.. Explain the concept of research ethics.

6. Give three examples of applied research methods and outline how they are applied during research.