Basic Researcher Skills

What does a mission information worker look like?


What does a mission information worker look like?

On the outside, there could appear great diversity. A mission information worker could be a man or woman, from any generation, from any nationality. So a mission information worker could be, well, just about anyone from anywhere.

Key qualities include a Great Commission Vision and biblical understanding. These generate motivation and passion.

Mission Information Workers also show common traits such as curiosity, creativity, servanthood, perseverance, organization, relational and team player.

Skill levels among Mission Information Workers can very greatly. On one end of the continuum, there may be students and church members, who have a vision for using mission information, but perhaps lack practical skills. On the other end of the continuum are mission specialists, with many years of practical experience, some of whom have earned advanced academic degrees.

So, do you see yourself in this "mirror"?

Sampling

Sampling is used in some research projects and it is important to get this critical part of a research project done as well as possible. Some basic concepts of sampling will be covered here.

Essentials for Good Survey Questions

Limit your questions
When creating a survey, resist the temptation to ask every possible questions that comes to mind. The longer the questionnaire, the less likely people will be willing to answer your questions. If a question does not contribute to answering your research question, it is non-essential; strike it from the list. If you have no intention of analyzing and using the information gathered by a question, delete it. Focus just on essential questions.

Evaluate your survey questions

Basic Researcher Skills

A missionary field researcher uses many different skill sets. Some of these skills are more innate; others are learned. Some of skills deal with gathering, processing and analyzing information. Other skills deal with presenting information in a way that motivates others.

Innate skills

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