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    choice of research methods. Validity is a method that gives a true or genuine picture of what something is really like, which helps the researcher easily find out the truth. Sociologists argue that the use of qualitative methods such as Participant Observation gives a more valid, truthful account as it provides us with a deeper insight through firsthand experience. The next issue that influences sociologist’s choice is reliability which comes from Latin, replica meaning an exact copy of something. This

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    Arbitration in India

    | SYMBIOSIS CENTRE FOR MANAGEMENT & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT [Constituent of SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (SIU)] (Established under Section 3 of the UGC Act 1956, by notification No.F.9-12/2001 – U.3 of the Government of India) (Accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ Grade) ------------------------------------------------- Study of arbitration, dispute resolution and mitigation practices in Indian Infrastructure Sector MBA – Infrastructure Management Batch 2013-15 Semester III

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    Examine the Reasons Why Some Sociologist Choose Not to Use Overt Observation When Conducting Research

    Participant observation is a primary method in which the sociologist studies a group by taking a role within it and participating in it's activities. It may be over, where other participants are aware if the researchers true identity and motive. Over participant observation has a number if potential weakness or limitations. These range from the relativity mundane - including the amounts if time and expense involved, through possible problems with data interpretation to more serious questions about

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    Focus Group Design

    Running head: CONDUCTING A FOCUS GROUP Conducting a Focus Group of XXX Educational Program Graduates By Outstanding DHA Student Medical University of South Carolina PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to describe the planning and design of a focus group for recent graduates of the XXX Program at YYY State University in Northridge (UN). The mission of the XXX program is to produce graduates that can function

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    Qualitative Research Techniques

    emergent character (Van Maanen, 1998:xi) There are three main methods for qualitative research. The resulting data is usually transliterated then analyzed by using one of the different analyzing techniques. These methods are focus groups, direct observation and in-depth interviews. In focus group method the researcher brings small number of subject together and tries to discuss interested topics. The size of the group is deliberately small, so that the members can express their opinion freely. Usually

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    How to Run a Focus Group

    How to Run a Focus Group * What is a focus group? A focus group is a small and structured meeting of approximately 8 – 10 people. Discussion revolves around a set of pre-determined topics to give you a set of rich qualitative information. Although focus groups take a while to set up and require a budget to run, once done, they can prove an efficient way of getting detailed information on a subject. Expect a focus group to give you a range of views from your target audience, and to find out

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    Breast Cancer and African American Women

    project to assess reinforcing and enabling factors that promote the use of early detection and preventative breast cancer screening services among African American women. The study design consists of a qualitative ethnographic approach utilizing observation and focus group methodology. This project consists of conducting a focus group with a group of African American women age 40-65 years of age at a Nash County church, who regularly receive early detection and preventative breast cancer screenings

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    Research Propoasl- Smoking Amongst Teenage Girls.

    Research Proposal on Smoking Amongst Teenage Girls in Secondary School. In the following proposal, I intend to put forward a proposal to study the smoking habits of teenage girls in secondary school. It has come to my attention that this is a problem area that is on the rise. I wish to use government funding to conduct research into this issue. It is my belief that if I can find the root of the problem, and discover why many young girls are smoking, I will then be able to propose and

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    Practical, Ethical and Theoreticsl Methords.

    may influence the sociologist’s choice. For example, large-scale surveys may employ dozens of interviewers and data inputting staff and cost a great deal of money. By contrast, a small-scale project involving a lone researcher using participant observation may be cheaper to carry out, but it can take several years to complete. The researcher’s access to resources can be a major factor in determining which methods they employ. A well-known professor will probably have access to more research funds

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    Marketing and Sales

    Erik Benjamin Student ID 5255640 MGT 240 Marketing and Sales Assignment 1: Market Research 1. Let’s say you have developed a new, all natural granola style cereal. You want to see the reaction of a range of people to the product, so you decide to set up focus groups to sample the cereal. In one to two pages, describe how you would carry out a focus group review of the cereal. a. How many people would be included in the focus group? A focus group is used to gain feedback and opinions

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