Experiment resource requirements
Investigator time
Rating
Approx. number of hours
Low
Under 2 hours
Medium
2-8 hours
High
More than 8 hours
Controlled experiment
Preparation
Investigator Experience or training in
time, skill, and experimental design and
knowledge implementation.
Experience or training in
one or more data
collection methods.
Experience or training
with IRB policies and
procedures
Acquisition of any
equipment.
Hiring staff with
appropriate skills
(optional)
Implementation
Ensuring that
experimental protocols
are followed.
Analysis
Experience or training in
the analysis of
experimental data.
Documenting extraneous Experience or training in
factors that could
qualitative, quantitative,
influence results.
or content analysis
(depending on type of
Coordinating student
data gathered)
participants.
Time – High
Coordinating staff
(optional).
Time – Medium to High depending on
duration of experiment
Time – High
Additional staff None
Assistant to operate
recording equipment
(optional)
If your data includes
audio recording…
Assistant trained or
experienced in
transcription.
Estimate transcription
time at 3-5 hours per
hour of audiotape depending on recording
quality and staff
experience.
Student time 5-10 minutes
(explanation of study)
Other resources Situation where it is both
feasible and ethical to
create an experimental
group and a control
group prior to the
instructional activity.
15-45 minutes
None
Audio or video recording
equipment. (optional)
Qualitative or
Quantitative analysis
software (depending on
type of data gathered)
Any resources required
of the data collection
method(s) being used.
Situation where it is
possible to document
extraneous factors that
could influence results.
Transcribing machine
(optional)
Video playback device
(optional)
Any resources required
of the data collection
method(s) being used.
Any resources required
of the data collection
method(s) being used.
Field experiment
Preparation
Investigator Experience or training in
time, skill, and experimental design and
knowledge implementation.
Experience or training in
one or more data collection
methods.
Experience or training
with IRB policies and
procedures
Acquisition of any
equipment.
Hiring staff with
appropriate skills
(optional)
Time – Medium
Implementation
Ensuring that
experimental protocols
are followed.
Analysis
Experience or training in
the analysis of
experimental data.
Documenting extraneous Experience or training in
factors that could
qualitative, quantitative,
influence results.
or content analysis
(depending on type of
Coordinating staff
data gathered)
(optional).
Time – High
Time – Medium
Additional staff None
Assistant to operate
recording equipment
(optional)
If your data involves
audio recording…
Assistant trained or
experienced in
transcription.
Estimate transcription
time at 3-5 hours per
hour of audiotape
depending on recording
quality and staff
experience.
Student time None
Other resources Ability to collect base
line data prior to
instructional activity
None
None
Audio or video recording
equipment. (optional)
Qualitative or
Quantitative analysis
software (depending on
type of data gathered)
Transcribing machine
(optional)
Video playback device
(optional)
Single‑group experiment
Preparation
Investigator Experience or training in
time, skill, and experimental design and
knowledge implementation.
Experience or training in
one or more data
collection methods.
Experience or training
with IRB policies and
procedures
Acquisition of any
equipment.
Hiring staff with
appropriate skills
(optional)
Implementation
Ensuring that
experimental protocols
are followed.
Analysis
Experience or training in
the analysis of
experimental data.
Documenting extraneous Experience or training in
factors that could
qualitative, quantitative,
influence results.
or content analysis
(depending on type of
Coordinating staff
data gathered)
(optional).
Time – High
Time – Medium
Time – Medium
Additional staff None
Assistant to operate
recording equipment
(optional)
If your data involves
audio recording…
Assistant trained or
experienced in
transcription.
Estimate transcription
time at 3-5 hours per
hour of audiotape
depending on recording
quality and staff
experience.
Student time None
Other resources Ability to collect base
line data prior to
instructional activity
None
None
Audio or video recording
equipment. (optional)
Qualitative or
Quantitative analysis
software (depending on
type of data gathered)
Transcribing machine
(optional)
Video playback device
(optional)