Here's what Anna, the project PI, had to say!
Emma and I have spent the last two semesters working on this study. We learned how to construct succinct and detailed questions for the focus groups. Although we had questions prepared, the law enforcement officers (LEOs) were easily sidetracked leading us down a variety of topics and helping us gather rich information. We then spent time analyzing the responses to both the questions and the additional information the LEOs provided. The most challenging part of the project was analyzing data and figuring out how we could use the responses to improve the manual. Once we were able to analyze the responses, we have continued to learn about the research process as we write our manuscript in preparation for submission. We will supervise junior lab members to build and revise the resource manual. This opportunity will thoroughly prepare us for our futures in graduate school.
Emma and I have spent the last two semesters working on this study. We learned how to construct succinct and detailed questions for the focus groups. Although we had questions prepared, the law enforcement officers (LEOs) were easily sidetracked leading us down a variety of topics and helping us gather rich information. We then spent time analyzing the responses to both the questions and the additional information the LEOs provided. The most challenging part of the project was analyzing data and figuring out how we could use the responses to improve the manual. Once we were able to analyze the responses, we have continued to learn about the research process as we write our manuscript in preparation for submission. We will supervise junior lab members to build and revise the resource manual. This opportunity will thoroughly prepare us for our futures in graduate school.
