Kang Hwee Nee Winnie
Typing, collecting and collating all the data from scratch is not an easy task even though we had previous research journals as reference. Asking strangers to allow us to take temperatures from them was an awkward and uneasy thing but we had to, for the sake of collecting data. We had to do data collection twice as the results were incorrect the first time. This made me more careful when obtaining data and to ensure accuracy always. It made me understand the various difficulties and challenges that occur in the process of doing a research.
Liu Lei
In our research method project, we are doing the relationship between oral and axilla temperature. As for me, the most important thing I had learnt was I must be careful no matter what I am doing. The reason why I felt that is we did wrongly when we first collect our data without consistency. Therefore, at last, we have to redo the data collection to. Anyway, the wrong data alerted us to take our project seriously. Although, was a mistake that we made, it also gives us a very important lesson.
Ng Zhe Theng
To me, I have learnt a lot from the beginning which was the process of data collection, data analysis till the last when I finalized the statistical conclusion for our research question: “Is a person’s oral temperature related to axilla temperature?” On top of that, we are given opportunity to play the role of researchers for this particular research question. It was very fun to go around the library to take the temperatures from the students. I find that Statistics Module is very beneficial to nursing students where nowadays nursing practice is very evidence-based, a lot of research should be done to match up with the trend of this practice and one way to be effectively interpret the results get from the data collected is to be familiar with the elements of Statistics.
To me, I have learnt a lot from the beginning which was the process of data collection, data analysis till the last when I finalized the statistical conclusion for our research question: “Is a person’s oral temperature related to axilla temperature?” On top of that, we are given opportunity to play the role of researchers for this particular research question. It was very fun to go around the library to take the temperatures from the students. I find that Statistics Module is very beneficial to nursing students where nowadays nursing practice is very evidence-based, a lot of research should be done to match up with the trend of this practice and one way to be effectively interpret the results get from the data collected is to be familiar with the elements of Statistics.
Ong li Lin Cheryl
I found the project interesting as I was able to experience or have a glimpse into the life of a researcher. Temperature taking was a breeze as my subjects were cooperative and did not hesitate to help. When my subjects were asked to insert the thermometer under their arms, they were more than willing to do so though I was quite sure that they found having a thermometer directly under the arm uncomfortable. From this project, I’ve also learnt how to collate, calculate and examine data. I’ve also managed to improve my blogging skills from this project.
Tan Suan Geok (aka. Jasmine-Group leader)
This study exposed us to experience a real life data collection activity. From my point of view, conducting these activities is not only based on the procedure but also upon our professional responsibilities to carry it out correctly without doctoring the data. The activities of data collection and its application are based on our understanding of statistical literacy that had been taught to us. It allows us to look at the actual data and compare our predictions. It has facilitated our learning process.
Tan Yan Kang Garyson
After doing the statistics of taking data of oral and axilla temperature, I find that most of the people were willing to help us take the test. It’s quite tired because we have to take the temperature from the same person 3 times from each oral site and axilla site to have a clearer data. It consumes some time and money because we have to buy the protective shield and spend a day taking temperature from 30 people. Someway along the temperature taking, we found it very dull. Therefore, we encouraged each of our group members to carry on and don’t give up.
Vanitha D/O Madasamy
In our research method project, we were given to compare the relationship between the samples of oral temperature and axilla temperature. At first I was nervous to approach strangers in the public to take their samples so my group mates and I started off with some of our own classmates. Gradually, we gain the confidence and courage to approach public. I would say the participants were cooperative and sporting in helping us with our samples. I felt fortunate to get such wonderful participants.
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