Research Method Data Collecting Method

CHAPTER III METHOD OF RESEARCH

3.1 Research Method

One of the essentials of scientific studies in analyzing problem is to have a method of analysis. In this thesis, the writer applies Qualitative method. Qualitative method is aimed at gaining a deep understanding of a specific description of a large sample in a population. It is also called ethnomethodology or field research. It generates data about human groups in social settings. Then the strategy of analysis is Grounded Theory Methodology GTM. In Emzir Manteuffel, 2006: 1 said that GTM is a general method of comparative analysis to discover theory with four central criteria, i.e work generality, relevance understanding, fit valid, modiviability control. GTM is one of the interpretative methods that share the common philosophy of phenomenology. After collecting the data through reading and studying some written materials and informations related to the study, the sources of data are taken from some references in English and Muko-Muko books, and also conducting an interview with the native speakers of Muko-Muko language. Then, analyze the position and the function of English and Muko-Muko Question words.

3.2 Data Collecting Method

To make the method properly, the writer applies library research method to support the data description. Library research method is a way to support the analysis through providing data in written materials. The data are collected to be read and studied. The sources of data are taken from some references in English Universitas Sumatera Utara and Muko-Muko language books. Not only from the books but also the writer conducted an interview with one of the native speakers of Muko-Muko Language. The writer does not only collect the data and analyze the observation and document, but these data are not common. After collecting the data, then the writer starts to analyze the data. According to Creswell 2003 collecting data in grounded theory method is the process “zig-zag”- go to the range to get the information, analyze data, and so forth.

3.3 Data Analysis Method