Object of Research Data Collection Techniques

C. Subject of Research

Subject of research according to the Suharsimi Arikunto 2005:88 is an object, thing or place data for variables attached to research and the problem, then the subjects of this research were headmaster and vice principal of curriculum in quality assurance activities learning in SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta. The principal and vice principal of curriculum is the one who has special authority because in taking a policy in the activities of quality assurance of learning in SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta and teachers as the main implementers in the activity guarantee quality learning in SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta.

D. Object of Research

According to the Suharsimi Arikunto 1998:15 the object of the research is variable or what being a research focus, while the subject of research is the place where the variable is attached. The object of this research is the implementation of Quality Assurance of learning that goes on in SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta Class XI.

E. Data Collection Techniques

Techniques of data collection is the most important step in the research, because the main goal of the research is to get the data. Without knowing the techniques of data collection, then the research will not meet the standards of data set Sugiyono, 2011:308. The data in this study were collected by researchers through observation, interviews, and documentation that each study is described as follows: a. Observation Observation is an observation and record-keeping processes in a systematic, logical, rational and objective, regarding various phenomena, both in the actual situation and in artificial situations to achieve a particular goal. This becomes important because sometimes in interview techniques produce a less accurate data. Observation is made to observe the implementation of quality assurance of learning undertaken by teacher while in class. Observations made during the study. Observers will observe the learning process and gather data about everything that happens in the learning process. b. Interview Interview is one form of non-tests evaluation type conducted through conversation and either about implementation of quality assurance of learning, directly or indirectly. This interview contains frequently asked questions about the learning quality assurance implementation activities in schools. Interview conducted by researchers as an interviewer as well as principals and teachers who are selected as the parties interviewed. c. Documentation Documentation is a method of data collection through investigation of the data in the form of a written objects such as books, magazines, documents, regulations, journals and so on. These activities are conducted to enrich the data obtained through interviews and observation. The visualization via photo recording is expected to provide more and varied information related to this research. Documentation used is non-test documentation, namely documentation in the form of pictures or photographs the interviews with school principals when the research was conducted in SMA Muhammadiyah 2 Yogyakarta.

F. Research Instrument