This chapter presents the results and discussion in line with the five research questions of the present study based on the qualitative data collected from the focus groups and semi-structured interviews. A total of 7 focus groups and 10 semi-structured interviews were conducted to explore the ...
Although quantitative and qualitative research generally differ along several important dimensions (e.g., the specificity of the research question, the type of data collected), it is the method of dataanalysisthat distinguishes them more clearly than anything else. To illustrate this idea, imagine a...
The chapter focuses on the local context of the interview interaction, with the broader contexts of the knowledge... T Rapley 被引量: 5发表: 2015年 The Science of Qualitative Research: Qualitative Analysis Reconsidered How, then, can scientific knowledge be derived from subjective experience? The...
CHAPTER OVERVIEW Preamble Document Examination Observation Interviews Triangulation Length of Time Spent in Collecting Data Sampling Sampling Techniques Skills Required of the Qualitative Researcher Validity of Qualitative Research Types of validity External validity Internal validity Summary Key Words Discussion ...
The purpose of this chapter is to discuss appropriate uses of qualitative and quantitative research methods in educational studies, particularly in the context of developing countries. A lively methodological discussion among researchers existed during the 1970s and 1980s, kindled by sharp conflicts betw...
As the names suggest quantitative research produces numerical data whereas qualitative research generates non numerical data. However, this is only a superficial understanding of the terms.In the first chapter, while exploring the types of research, we have mentioned that when there is uncertainty or...
The chapter headings provide a flavor of the book--reading about writing; getting going; keeping going; tightening up; finishing up; getting published. . . . This is a stimulating and worthwhile book for everyone attempting to cope with writing up their findings from this exciting form of ...
In the preceding chapters, I have presented my contributions for device-level and business-level security extensions for EPCglobal networks.The following section provides a qualitative and a quantitative discussion of my research results. From the systems engineering’s perspective, it builds the basis ...
At the end of the chapter we will outline the qualitative research process, position qualitative data analysis and give a summary of the contents of the book. LEARNING AIMS At the end of this chapter you will be able to: • Mention the necessary preparations when initiating scientific ...
In this introductory chapter, we define the field of qualitative research, then navigate, chart, and review the history of qualitative research in the human disciplines. This will allow us to locate this volume and its contents within their historical moments. We also present a conceptual framework...