Chapter 2: QUALITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS If the focus of your study is the examination of documents, than you should have access to such material which may include letters, memos, notes, diaries, photographs, audiotapes, videotapes, films, articles, books, manuscripts, e-mails, online discussions and so forth. In general documents are any preserved recording of a person’s thoughts, actions or creations (Potter, 1996). The examination of documents is especially important to historians who
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this research will be achieved by the researcher. Both primary and secondary data sources will be used to obtain information. An action plan will be also followed to reduce fund and time issue with maintenance of research outcomes creditability and validity. Contents Research Topic 4 Research Problem 4 Research Objectives 5 Research Question 5 Research Justification 5 Literature Review 6 Research Methodology 10 Research Philosophy 11 Research Approach 12 Research Design 12 Data
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CHAPTER 3 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 3.1 Introduction This chapter describes the formulation of a research design and methodology adopted to achieve the stipulated goals for the study. After considering the objectives of the study, the level of digital library development in Malaysia, the research questions, the limitations and the scope, the researcher felt the appropriateness for adopting both the qualitative and quantitative data gathering techniques i.e. the survey method, using the questionnaire
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RESEARCH REPORT ON Xenophobia and the Nigerian Community in Johannesburg By Albert Egbe CHAPTER ONE IDENTIFYING THE STUDY 1.1 INTRODUCTION: In its report on Tuesday 13th March 2012, the internet news service News24.com reported that Nigeria has lashed out at South Africa, accusing its authorities
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Hemodialysis and Its Impact to end Stage Renal Disease Patients Student’s Name University Contents 1.0 Background to the Study.........................................................................................3 2.0 Introduction.............................................................................................................3 3.0 Problem Statement..................................................................................................4 4.0 Data Collection.......
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on Information Literacy came together, established and circulated the importance of information. We all use information throughout our daily lives; therefore we must have some skills to evaluate our sources of information based on credibility, reliability and validity. We also should be competent in finding prospective sources for information that we seek, how to use information found to critically analyse something or for problem solving, how to organize information for practical application and
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4/02/2015 The rationale for qualitative research Qualitative strategies Types of qualitative methods 1 Qualitative sampling Quality control Week 3 2 Inductive view of relationship between theory and research o theories and concepts emerge from the data Emphasis on words/text rather than numbers Systematic exploration of social phenomenon Description and analysis of social situations A “holistic” understanding Flexible and iterative research
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quantitative studies; this type of research is more vulnerable to skepticism. The researcher was intuitive in his approach because he subjected the research data to three researchers for analysis and critical feedback. This helped to ensure validity and reliability of the study. Do they cause pain or discomfort physically or mentally? During this study some participants discussed some physical pains from the machine pressing against their breasts and others talked about their emotional and mental
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Roy, Donald (1952) ‘Quota restriction and goldbricking in a machine shop’, American Journal of Sociology, 57 (5): pp. 427-442. The article is available through JSTOR; you will need your ATHENS username and password to read the article. 1. What are the main aims of the article? In your own words, provide a 250-word summary of the key arguments in the paper. 2. What are the main theoretical findings of the article? 3. What are the main empirical findings of the article? 4. In a brief
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International Journal of Research Studies in Management Available online: 6 September 2012 Exploring the communication barriers in private commercial banks of Bangladesh Sultana, Nahneen Eastern University, Bangladesh (urmee97@yahoo.com) Abdullah, Abu Md. Eastern University, Bangladesh (abdullah.du@gmail.com) ISSN: 2243-7770 Online ISSN: 2243-7789 Tabassum, Ayesha Eastern University, Bangladesh (tabassum105@yahoo.com) Received: 23 June 2012 Available Online: 6 September 2012
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