To operationalize big ideas into precise concepts. This can be among the most difficult components of the research process, but is also among the most important. The experiences of Dr. Naomi Sugie show the various steps of the decision-making process in conceptualization and operationalization. Her study of finding work after incarceration shows how improved and more precise measurements can paint a more accurate and fuller picture of what happens post-imprisonment. Listen to Dr. Sugie discuss the limitations in understanding the post-incarceration employment experience using traditional methods, and how she utilized smartphones to put data collection right into the hands of participants.
Interview with Dr. Naomi Sugie, University of California-Irvine
https://thesocietypages.org/methods/2015/02/27/naomi-sugie-on-using-smartphones-for-research
After listening, write a synopsis of Dr. Sugie's research:
1) What was her research question or problem?
2) What was her research design?
3) What was her theoretical framework?
4) What types of measures did she use?
5) Why did she make use of smartphones for research?
6) What are some of the pros and cons of using smartphones for research?
7) Was her research generalizable and/or valid?