Essays on Qualitative Methods

The research aims to discover the impact that computers have had on individual learning. Currently, education is crossing into an age of information. This “new age” is expected to change the universe similar to industrial age. This new age is also going to require computers integration for information access. In order to maximize learning, the learning environment must provide learning resources in order to encourage problem solving and support teaching. Thus, it is important to understand the impact that computers have on learning in order to better apply them to learning. The findings from this research can help proper ...

I completely agree with the results of my colleague’s research. The importance of qualitative inquiry methods and its contribution to nursing practice are irrefutable. In quite a number of cases, qualitative methods provide the opportunities to investigate the state of health and maintain patient’s life. In witness of my colleague’s discussion, that demonstrates the key features of qualitative studies as subjectivity, the impossibility of precision data measurement, socially and individually orientation, and close connection with quantitative or empirical methods, qualitative analysis in nursing provides researchers with significant information necessary for an appropriate health care (Ingham-Broomfield, 2014). ...

Research Data critically represents a part of the research study that provides evidence. In criminal justice, data collection is done using specific research methods, to obtain reliable and accurate information (Hagan, 1982). Criteria for gathering data in the field of criminal justice follows strict rules, which aim at providing prudence if data collected, and also to prevent intervening factors for manipulating the data collected (Taylor, 1994). The criterion follows the use of credible means, such as interviews and non-interactive means such as observation. Furthermore, the criterion follows the principle of either manipulating respondents to give required information, or to ...

Abstract

The current government has consistently been trying to reduce the costs of healthcare and at the same time improve its quality. This paper focuses on the current state of healthcare through an extensive research on the population. The research uses a cross sectional design to collect data and come up with relevant conclusions. The research project aimed at using a homogenous population to come up with accurate results. Such a population involves participants who have the same knowledge about the subject. Such participants are easily obtained through a referral process where one participant refers another. A total of 50 ...

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References 12 Introduction As we know, the labor resources are the main resource of enterprises. The results of the company and its competitiveness depend largely on the quality and effectiveness of the above mentioned resources. The difference between the labor force and other types of resources lies in the fact that each employee may waive the conditions offered to him and can require changes in working conditions, retraining or even voluntary redundancy. The concept of “labor resources of the enterprise” characterizes its potential workforce. Employees can be organized in labor unions and to act as a separate subject of ...

Describe two research methods used in sociology.

Two popular research methods adapted to be used in sociology are classified as quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative research methodology encompasses collecting numerical data to analyse a phenomenon. It also involves interpreting findings through statistical applications. The foundations of quantitative research design/methods emerge from the philosophical premises of realism; subjectivism and paradigm wars. From a sociological, perspective quantitative research methods focus on a systemic empirical approach in its investigation of social issues (Hunter & Leahey, 2008).

Qualitative research method investigates the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of a phenomenon without utilizing any mathematical tools. In this sense it is considered the inversion of quantitative research ...

Chapter # 1 Introduction

Introduction The studies conducted by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute predicted that every year about seven-hundred and eighty-five thousand and four-hundred and seventy thousand US people experience new coronary and recurrent attacks respectively . The diagnosis and treatment of chest chain are imperative because this syndrome exposes dangers to the life of an individual. The advent of overcrowding in hospitals is a significant problem and it is gaining momentum with the passage of time. The overcrowding at Emergency departments (EDs) confirms insufficient quality care and established a systematic issue pertaining to patients that have the right to quality care ...

1. The title of the article is "Is Noise Always Bad? Exploring the Effects of Ambient Noise on Creative Cognition". The purpose of this research is to determine the effects of low, moderate, and high noise levels on creativity within a consumer context. The authors of the study propose that low- and moderate-levels of noise enhance abstract thinking processes in creative individuals. The researchers also propose a mechanism called processing difficulty -- or "disfluency" -- which causes a higher "construal level" that, in turn, causes individuals to engage in more abstract thinking. Furthermore, individuals who are more-predisposed to being creative, the researchers ...

Child immunization is the program that needs to be done frequently. The immunization of children can help both the parents and the children in several ways. The outcomes of the immunization of the children will lead parental awareness of the benefits of the vaccine, reduced prevalence of the disease that is vaccine-preventable, reduced burden of the preventable diseases through the vaccine in immunized children, and change of attitude in the parents.

The different types of evaluation that will be involved in this immunization program will formative, process, impact and outcome evaluations (Hodges & Videto, 2011). The formative evaluation evaluates ...

Two popular research methods adapted to be used in sociology are classified as quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitative research methodology encompasses collecting numerical data to analyse a phenomenon. It also involves interpreting findings through statistical applications. The foundations of quantitative research design/methods emerge from the philosophical premises of realism; subjectivism and paradigm wars. From a sociological, perspective quantitative research methods focus on a systemic empirical approach in its investigation of social issues (Hunter & Leahey, 2008).

Qualitative research method investigates the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of a phenomenon without utilizing any mathematical tools. In this sense it is considered the inversion of ...

Communication

Thesis statement: Various implications of the representation of race and ethnicity in popular culture and its impact on intercultural communications The paper will discuss about the facts relating to intercultural communication and how the representation of race and ethnicity on popular media and society influences this communication. (Gray, John, 2000)

Also, it will touch upon the impact that language barriers and internationalism has on intercultural communications.

Scholarly Articles/Sources: Below given are the four articles/sources that will be used for discussing the paper: - Intercultural and Cross-Cultural Communication Research: Some Reflections about Culture and Qualitative Methods by María Assumpta Aneas & María Paz Sandín http://www.qualitative-research.net/index.php/fqs/article/view/1251/2738 This article talks about qualitative ...

This paper is going to examine field research and web-based research as two methods of research. Field research involves collection and analysis of information outside the workplace. The researcher identifies the topic of research and goes to the field to collect the information in the real world. This method involves many ways of collecting data. It may be from simple observation of the subjects in their natural environment (Emerson, 2001). In other cases, the researcher has to target specific subjects using tools such as interviews, questionnaires, or focus group discussions. In other cases, the researcher might integrate themselves with ...

Introduction

The EOC-Equal Opportunities Commission has been tasked with matters that have to do with sexual harassment in the work environment since its conception in 1975. As the years have passed by, the commission has made use of the powers it has in the Sex Discrimination Act to assist in sexual harassment claims in tribunals of employment in establishing case laws and has also brought the problem to the fore through lobbying and campaigns. The commission has also initiated investigations on organizations that have a large number of complaints linked to sexual harassment. The purpose of this study is to ...

Qualitative data refers to everything that people cannot express in numbers. There is no application of statistical analysis. It includes the newspapers, memos, websites and others. The approaches used in this case are observations and interviews. The interviews that occur here may be mildly structured or not. It also has to be written down and audio-recorded. The approach used in a qualitative study is the inductive approach. However, there have been the developments of qualitative methods that use a theoretical basis. Deductive methods can also be a consequence, though very rarely. There are different reasons why people cannot use the quantitative perspective ...

1.0 CHAPTER I 1.1 Combating Criminal Narcotics Activity along the Southern Border Drug trade has been rife with violence for decades, though the level of violence we experience today are extraordinary. Without working on minimizing the severity of the problems that confront us today, it is critical to understand the background of the culture of violence and the cyclical nature of the violence epidemics. Substance abuse is one of the major problems facing nations while costing them a lot of money in health care costs, lost productivity, related crimes, and other social costs. It also contributes to high ...

Abstract

Data collection is vital for any aspect of any research study. However, inaccurate data collection can lead to poor results and ultimately be, a waste of time. There are two main strategies of data collection these include quantitative method and qualitative method. Quantitative data collection, relies on structured methodologies and random sampling. As a result of good quantitative method, research results are in many cases easy to generalize and summarize. In comparison, qualitative data collections are equally important in evaluating and establishing information needed to understand and assess changes in people’s needs and perceptions on smoking. These writing observes how ...

Article Analysis

Introduction The subject of the article of McHatton, et. al. is about the consideration of effectiveness of knowledge and preparation programs for principals and school leaders (current and potential), who are involved in the training of students with disabilities (special education) or gifted students. The overall purpose of the paper is persuasive, because it asks question (makes suggestion), examines literature, provides with findings of conducted study (evidences) and gives recommendations in order to prove the rationality of question asked. Concerning intended audience, it includes administration, principals and school leaders (current and potential), who are involved in the training ...

Background

Qualitative methods of research are commonly used in nursing research. Therefore, Clinical Nurse Specialists are needed to be acquainted with how the qualitative findings emanating from these research methods could be used as evidence for changes in nursing practice.

Introduction

Qualitative research methods use are used sparingly in healthcare. They are particularly used extensively in studies involving nursing research. The studies are important to establish the potential usefulness of the qualitative findings of these researches in clinical practice.

Purpose, Objectives and Concepts

The issue is being studied purposefully to provide information to Clinical Nurse Specialists about what qualitative research findings mean and how they ...

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Maggie Walter & Belinda Hewitt (2012): Post-separation parenting and indigenous families: Family Matters, 91, 83-91 - Explain in your words what method(s) have been used to gather the research data. The researchers used quantitative research methods such as sampling and interviewing indigenous children about their conditions on living away from their parent or parents to gather the research data (p. 84). - What justification/explanation for choosing these methods was provided? Subjectivity justification was provided to choose this method. The researchers used the data from the Longitudinal Study of Indigenous Children (LSIC) which interviewed 1670 ...

Sustainable agriculture 1

Executive Summary: 3 Introduction 4 Goals and Objectives 5 Method Used 6 Key Trends: 6 Economic Trend 6 Culture and Social Trend 7 General Trends 8 Ecological Trend: 8 Agriculture 9 Data Analysis 9 Questionnaire Analysis: 10 Interview: 11 Focus Group Interview: 12 Data on Birds: 13 Recommendations 14 Limitations 15

References 16

Appendix: 17

Redberry Lake Biosphere Region has a historical background in terms of providing a place to live for migrating birds as well as offering the people of the area with preservation, facility building ...

Exam 2

- Why is brand tracking so important? Additionally, why would a large company, such as Proctor & Gamble want to use brand tracking. Brand tracking involves considerable effort of the brand manager to assess the level of brand awareness, brand associations of key indicators and customer satisfaction. Brand tracking allows assessing were the efforts to build the brand in the long term consistent. Brand tracking is a method for measuring and evaluating the most important thing for marketers, namely brand values. It is not a single study, but the constant pursuit of the brand, analysis and measurement of all aspect, which affect ...

1. What are the various forecasting methods? Forecasting methods are divided into two broad categories of qualitative methods and quantitative methods. Qualitative methods of forecasting are judgment based, opinion based, intuition based, emotions based, or personal experience of the individual conducting the forecast. There is no mathematical element in qualitative forecasting. On the other hand, quantitative forecasting methods rely on mathematical computations and objectivity. Qualitative methods of forecasting include; executive opinion, market survey, sales force composite, and Delphi method. Quantitative methods include; time series models and associative models (Hamlett). 2. Who will do the forecasting? In a ...

Question 1

David Hubel was part of a team of scientists that won a Nobel Prize in 1981 for elaborating how the brain collects information from the retina of the eye to create detailed visuals of the world. He collaborated with scientists such as Torsten N. Wiesel and Roger W. Sperry. Their work was fundamental in the work of other scientists and psychologists (Gellene, 2013). Like David Hubel, Torsten N. Wiesel’s research helped discover one of the fundamental ideas on brain function. This is the discovery that the cerebral cortex is made up of computational modules that are lined up in ...

Executive summary

The aim of this report is to analyze the current status of the Human Resource Development department of Simple Tech as well as to provide recommendations for changes in the corresponding HRD vision and practices within the company. In the context of Simple Tech facing the risk of being imposed an alignment with the more corporate values of the multinational corporation it is part of and losing its ability to promote and maintain its current vision, it is essential to take a careful look at the underlying HRD factors that need to be changed so as to boost the human ...

Introduction

Army recruiters have continued to strategize on how to maximize recruitment of officers from the public. However, majority of their target group is high school students who have completed and graduated with a diploma. In fact, they went ahead to create a database with all the personal information of individuals aged between 16 – 25 years. This may imply intrusion of privacy of their target groups, most of which are high school students and a few who have graduated. This even went over board when the 2002 act of “No child left behind” was passed. The act required that all beneficiaries of federal ...

Introduction

There are different educational programs that may help parents prepare their children to school. It is significant to choose the right one. Every parent should make this choice on one’s own. However, there are different article and books written for one or another program. This essay is aimed on solving the problem, which program suits better for a child: the head start program or the Montessori program. The research is aimed on parents who has not made up their minds yet. The research paper is aimed on presenting clear evidence for both programs and help parents make their choice.

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Foundation Course –

- The urban population in Africa is growing in line with the global process of urbanization. These processes stimulate the growth of demand for cheap food. Therefore, the street food sector in African cities has been growing rapidly. Constantly growing demand for food accessible to people with low income becomes a reason of creation of new jobs for urban residents. Thus, the problem of the food quality has become increasingly important. The study about safety of street food in Kumasi, Ghana, was held in order to explore local preferences and understanding of food safety and hygiene, how ...

Office Base Strategies for the Management of Obesity 3

Introduction 3 Background 3 Aim 3 The purpose of the present literature review was to investigate obesity within the intellectual disability population. 3 Literature Review 3 Understanding the problem 6 Management Strategies 7 Policies at work Place 8 Awareness of Employees 9 Method 10 Results 10 Conclusion 10

References 11

Office Base Strategies for the Management of Obesity Introduction This research aims to discuss different office based strategies, which can help prevent and control obesity. The problem of obesity can be managed at workplace by providing financial incentives ...

Introduction

Research Topic and Research Question The research labors to find out the effects of recruiting army officers in high school. Upon finding out the effects of recruiting the officers at the tender age, it then sets to answer the question,

Should the government abandon recruitment of army officers in high school?

Justification of the Research Following the inception of “No Child Left Behind” Act of the year 2002, recruiters of the United States military personnel have access to all schools that receive State funds to target recruitment of high school children. The act targets to recruit students aged between 14 to 18 years to join the American armed ...

Issues of transport planning have been under inquiry and discourse by a multidisciplinary array of researchers while attempting to forecast, plan and model transport behaviors. Most researches are focused on the description and understanding of optimal solutions which are designed for communities using quantitative models. The problem with this approach is that quantitative models are used to describe reality. While the models used may be complex and advanced, they are still not capable of capturing the critical “human element”. This, however, is possible with more subjective qualitative methods. Qualitative methods are often overlooked because of the methodological problems and technicalities ...

Qualitative research refers to a study that seeks to explore issues and understand phenomena using in depth interviews, focus groups, ethnography, evaluation, content analysis among other techniques. Qualitative research often relies on unstructured data such as literature reviews, open-ended responses, pictures and audio recordings. On the other hand, quantitative research refers to studies that involve empirical investigations to evaluate relationships between variables using mathematical and statistical techniques. Quantitative research often relies on numerical data. Mixed research methods combine both qualitative methods and quantitative methods. This paper seeks to explore why recently researchers use both quantitative and qualitative research designs in ...

August Comte

- Introduction & Thesis Statement In an effort to come up with a theorizing process that was value free, August Comte came up with the theory of positivism. Positivism sought to eliminate bias, in theory and research, which inclined towards the dominant socio-political forces within society. This paper seeks to support the central thesis that Comte came up with positivism to create a value free study of the social sciences whereby the dominant forces of the status quo was challenged through three important strategies. These include the deconstruction of dominant structures and institutions, separation of the status quo from the process ...

The case study method is a research method that uses a case, which is a “single example of some phenomenon of interest” (Veal, 2005, p. 169). As such, a case study is a type of research or study that focuses on a single event, product, workplace or workplace unit, or organization. However, it is also possible for a case study to involve more than one case, particularly if the objective of the study is to make a comparison of the cases involved. It should be noted, though, that even in such instances, each of the cases involved remain to be distinct from each other and can be ...

Evaluating the effect on total quality management on road constructions in Nigeria

Introduction Research Methodology refers to the methods that adhere to an orderly sequence of data collection. It is a combination of various techniques used in collection of data for a particular research to accomplish and realize its objectives. This chapter therefore, describes the research methods, data collection tools, and their administration and the problems encountered during the research process (Nahid, 2003).

Research Design

The study utilized analytical exploratory research design trying to explore on the ways of achieve total quality anagement in ensuring organizational performance. The intensive exploration and investigation was on a case study of the road construction sites in Nigeria. It ...

DQ week two (1) and (2)

Applied research is defined as the scientific study together with the research that aims at providing solutions to practical problems. Applied research involves describing a particular individual or organization in-depth in an effort to understand the specific problem being investigated and to provide practical solutions if necessary. Applied research is only interested in a specific problem and not in making generalizations. Applied research is normally conducted by psychologists in the industrial and organizational fields. It is funded by private corporations who intend to solve specific problems in their organizations. Basic research is conducted with the objective of providing insight into a ...

It would not be deemed inaccurate to define Qualitative analysis simply as research based on words as against numbers. This gives an overall view of a subject from a sociological point of view. There are various methods employed in acquiring data based on such qualitative methods. All these methods follow the fundamental principle of ascertaining meaning from actions, words and actions of people while treating the subjects with sensitivity. In this article we will explore three methods of qualitative research. 1. Case Study. 2. Phenomenology. 3. Grounded theory or Ethnography. The article aims to explore the methodology ...

Introduction

"In order to become established as a respected independent academic discipline, public relations should focus on applied scientific research that is useful to practice." This paper upholds this view and will further expound on the premises which warrant attention to strengthening the scientific applications of both qualitative and quantitative research in Public Relations (PR) to make it a more rigid and independent academic discipline. The framework by which the author sees the statement is within the positive view of public relations eventually acquiring a more legitimate status among the fields of sciences. It also emphasizes the importance of applied research to ...

Chapter 2: Literature Review

Organizational behavior affects learning teams and learning institutions. OB (Organizational behavior) is defined as a discipline focusing on people, teams, and individuals in organizations in a systematic manner. The purpose of the field is in coming up with a better way employees can interact. Several researchers on OB have come up with aspects that have resulted from the field. The aspects can be listed as knowledge sharing, leadership, organizational culture, management style, organizational structure and process, and organizational climate (Aliel et al., 2011; Jinyun et al., 2010; Olsen et al., 2010; & Pudruc & Radic, 2011). In this literature review, the role of OB ...

Quantitative Research methods in statistics

The paper focuses on analyzing the use of research methods in Okello’s article “learning and Teaching college algebra at University level: Challenges and opportunities- A case study of USIU”, published in Journal of Language, Technology &entrepreneurship in Africa. Application of quantitative and qualitative methods in research (experimental and non experimental) studies is crucial for obtaining valid and reliable information. Quantitative methods or techniques lie within the interval estimation and hypothesis testing categories (Nadezhda , 2010). In interval estimation, statistics are used to estimate the interval for which the true parameter of a population lies from a representative sample. On the other ...

Research is an action that individuals embark on to acknowledge more regarding the environment as well as the effect individuals have upon it. Research is categorized in several dissimilar systems .They include scientific, applied, academic, and fundamental and applied, among others. Conversely, none of these categories alters the most significant characteristic of research which is discovery. Research involves incongruity, criticism, casual and mistake. In the issue researched on deals with internally auditing bad practises in a subsidiary of an international company in which I am intern these entire four feature abundantly. Among the greatest attractions concerning accounting and financial research ...

Research question

What are Factors of E-learning influencing Students Knowledge?

Aims and objectives

The major aim of this study will be to determine E-Learning factors that influence the knowledge of students as far as management information systems and information technology is concerned. In order to realize this aim, the study will be aimed at achieving the following specific objectives: