It is essentially the belief that the social world can be studied in the identical way that one may study the natural world, so it can be studied scientifically. Positivism came about during the 1800s, during the industrial revolution, the concept corresponds with the era it was established in.in the 1800s, philosophy was considered useless →
The research question is clearly stated in the abstract and in the background of the study. It fits this research because it helps explain the perception of pain in infants, the pain response, and the body's reaction to pain.
The article Effective Interaction with Patients with Schizophrenia: Qualitative Evaluation of the Interaction Skills Training Programme is a mixed method study that focuses on the qualitative research results and the effects the ISTP had on relationships between caregivers and patients, in terms of the caregivers lived experience. This paper will be examining the study using →
Therefore to transport out his research qualitatively, the research worker would wish to utilize instance survey as the method for the research worker to carry on this research. Fraenkel and Wallen suggested the same and as follow; Participant Observation, the research workers really take part in the state of affairs or puting they are detecting →
Without the existence of this two data, the validity of a research is unacceptable because of there are no evidence to support the claims. The complexities of the human being has lead to the a new branch of science which is human science in order to study the behavior of human.
The participants were given a job description that listed the duties required and the skills the applicant needed to possess to get the job. In the context of this research, it could be suggested that some participants in the criminal record and ex-offender groups would in fact be more likely to give higher ratings to →
Patriarchy is used to define the control and social control mechanisms of the state in terms of gender, stating that males are in a position of power and women in one of sublimation. Other sources take a more cultural view, rather than a social and historical view, when it comes to the problem of gender →
The type of qualitative research that is being implemented is safety knowledge management, and safety climate and behaviour research. The components utilized to link the relationship of a safety-first climate in the workplace are leadership support, safety knowledge, and safety motivation to measure the overall safety performance.
For the research work, the basic RESEARCH QUESTION is factors effecting production planning and control with reference to performance measurement To address all such questions the methodology used is Qualitative and I make use of Quantitative methods to analyse the statistical data, which to be collected during research work. Blends in with natural activity, Access →
This form of data collection is flexible as the researcher can evolve in tandem with the changes the he observed in the natural setting of the research. A mixed approach to research methods requires the researcher to integrate qualitative and quantitative approach of addressing research questions in a single study.
In addition to this previous statement, Gratton and Jones believe that this can become a negative point if the researcher does not keep the participants on topic, stating that ' participants may be tempted to provide false data to make an impression upon others in the group'. Moreover you are able to gain a relationship →
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of individuals in successful long-distance relationships and help present and future couples in maintaining this kind of relationship. The researchers chose to study the experiences of individuals in a successful long distance relationship.
Each brain injury produces a unique set of pathologies not only in the underlying pathophysiology of the injury itself, but also the injury occurs to a brain with its own unique, and individualized organization. The use of functional MRI in traumatic brain injury diagnosis and treatment.Phys.Med.
The researcher is then tasked with the mandate of using the collected information, filling in the gaps of the research processes with the same amount of data collected from the respondents. The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research.
Creswell lists a number of qualitative procedures and also presents a number of characteristics of the said method. Browsing the journal entitled Human Relations yields quite a number of researches and this is one of the articles: The transformational leader as pedagogue, physician, architect, commander, and saint: Five root metaphors in Jack Welchs letters to →
How would you identify whether an optimal solution to a problem obtained using simplex algorithm is unique or not? a)What is the difference between a feasible solution, a basic feasible solution, and an optimal solution of a linear programming problem? )What is the difference between simplex solution procedure for a amaximization' and a aminimization' problem? →
Nonetheless, when deciding which methodology to choose, if " strength in numbers" is a key factor, choose quantitative research. Qualitative Quantitative.
Quantitative Research in Health, Safety, and Environment A vital primary tool utilized in the health, safety, and environmental field is the safety committee. However, a roadblock with many safety professionals is the ability to convince upper management that quantitative research is vital in supporting production operations.
We believe that this plurality denotes the diversity of usages and interpretations of such networks, while it may also reflect the lack of agreement due to the interdisciplinary nature of network inference in Bioinformatics. On protocols and measures for the validation of supervised methods for the inference of biological networks.
The objectives of the project were to instigate public dialogue of the topic and the foundation for a more extensive intervention. Most of the study was carried out in the community, except for a small number of in-depth interviews and one womens Focus group discussions held at Jijenge!
Specifically, the new treatment was found to delay complications of congestive heart failure according to the following distribution:[3, 5, 6, 6, 8, 8, 9, 9, 9, 10, 11, 45] Accordingly, the researchers indicated that the average number of months that the new treatment was able to delay the progression of complications was 10. Furthermore, for →
However, in order to improve the health outcomes of a patient, hypothesis is applied as a method of statistical inference. In addition, a sample data is used to determine the validity of the statistical hypothesis being formulated.
The research questions answered in this research paper were; what are the causes of childhood obesity and what are the consequences of childhood obesity? ConclusionIn conclusion, the researchers in this paper sought to shine a light on the issue of childhood obesity and its consequences.
The research focuses on the number of such children, the number of abusers suffering from mental disorders, the ages of the abused children, the number of close relatives victimizers, average age of first abuse and percentage of heterosexual abusers The research is clearly quantitative. The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research.
The presence of this type of policy truly indicates a dire economic situation, as this authority is technically not given to the FED; rather it is preformed under the emergency powers clause of the FED Charter. However, the entire success of the gains in the stock market cannot be totally attributed to the quantitative easing →
Risk arising by the contractor: Risk occurring due to the in experience of the contractor in doing the kind of project, Risk occurring due to the lack of coordination with the sub contractors and the suppliers which results in delay of the work, Risk due to the manpower mismanagement and also due to the issues →
Design approach To address the challenge of boy's perceptions of reading for pleasure and referring to relevant literature, I decided to approach the research using triangulation so that cross examination of findings could be achieved within a relatively short space of time. My main interest for this research was to see how perceptions of reading →
The superiority of qualitative or quantitative research depends on the data under study and the fruitful additions to the knowledge made by either of the methods. Foundations of mixed methods research: Integrating quantitative and qualitative approaches in the social and behavioral sciences.
Such an environment acts to transfer the goals and objectives of the organisation to the employees of the organisation and this is in turn nurtures a dedicated, enthusiastic workforce motivated to achieve for the benefit of the organisation. This research may also highlight to the police leaders responsible for assessing and promoting police leaders, the →
There is more a corporate consciousness that was born from feminist motions in the 1960 ' s and 1970 ' s where a group of adult females talked openly, developing a manner of enquiry that challenged the conventional norms of research. FEMINIST METHODS IN SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH: Feminist methods may hold four chief aims: the →
An acknowledgement of the credibility of the authors, the publishing journal, and the methods used the data collection and analysis, findings, ethical issues and the strengths and weakness of the research is made. The point about the citation of the Quinzler study has already been made, but the rest of the Introduction effectively sets out →
A sample of 20% of the total number of workers in each category will be selected for the exercise. Rights and dignity of the groups participating in the research will be upheld.
Based on Crotty, the four levels are interdependent, as the choice of the research epistemology is followed by the choice of theoretical perspective, the choice of study methodology and the choice of specific methods of data collection and analysis. Creswell explained that the choice of the research paradigm related mainly to the purpose and nature →
According to the United States Department of Labor, the Act forbids the discrimination of people on the basis of their disability. This will enable the researcher to carry out a research project that appreciates the need to enforce the law and the challenges that it creates for employers and administrators of Federal programs.
Decision analysis also makes managers know which decisions are in favor of their companies and which can go against the benefits of the companies." An effective decision-making process reduces the possibility of wrong choices or failures". These were some of the mistakes, which I made while taking the decision that did not result in favor →
Development of Nursing Theories and Practices Between 1858, when Florence Nightingale first wrote her ideas for the theory and practice of nursing, and the 1950's, there was little change to the task orientated, authoritarian concept of nursing practice. There has been a shift from the early rejection of nursing theories, through the positivistic, quantitative research →
Qualitative data and quantitative data are generalized types of data. Lastly, the primary advantage of qualitative research is its ability to obtain deep and in-depth descriptions of data.
Social studies Cultural differences between the youth in Turkey and the Netherlands.penn Cibii 012013001 Inhoudsopgave Introduction This project is made for the cultural studies class and will contain the differences between the younger people in Turkey and in the Netherlands. I chose Turkey and the Netherlands because i am from the Netherlands but i have →
Critically assess the roles of evidence and methodology in Darwin's argument for natural selection in Chapter 4 of the Origin of Species. Darwin's argument for natural selection in Chapter Four of ' The Origin of Species' is well-founded and convincing, due to the interweaving of both evidence and the methodology, which is of particular importance →
Data is compared and contrasted and the process continues until the researcher is satisfied that no new issues are emerging. According to Potter it is also called conversational analysis, a method that look at the pattern of speech, how particular words are used and how people take turns in conversation.
The literature review was minimal and not used for the basis of the problem or the research question. The majority of the review was used to address critical analysis and the use of it to validate the research being conducted.o How clearly is the literature review written?
Comment on the value of R2 Using the values of the equation of the line of best fit, the absorbance value for each standard was used to calculate the actual concentration of protein in each replicate. In an investigation using the Bradford assay, two detergents at different concentrations were exposed to a set concentration of →
They also agree about the nature of qualitative research, the definition of falsification, and the importance of design social inquiry. Both articles seem to agree that this is the more appropriate way to measure qualitative research.
In an attempt to understand the experiences of the current crop of students, this paper will analyze the themes of stress, academic performance and coping strategy through a focus on the interview results of four students who responded to questions that are related to the themes. When asked on How satisfied the participant is with →
It is the purpose of this essay to analyze these two research frameworks highlighting the positive aspects as well as the flaws and limits, and highlighting the rise of what is often referred to as the " mixed" method. Recently however, the divide between the quantitative and qualitative has diminished to the point of many →
Mental Health and Exercise Health and Exercise The health benefit of regular exercise is something everyone knows about because of all theresearch done over the years. This result can be used to justify the need of people under going mental therapy to take part in physical exercise to improve on their chances of quick recovery.
Given my interest in the human mind and the ongoing research in mental health studies, I believe one of these topics will be both interesting and informative. Culture and the Restructuring of Community Mental Health.
Safety and efficacy of 4% hydroquinone combined with 10% glycolic acid, antioxidants, and sunscreen in the treatment of melasma. Efficacy and Safety of Tranexamic Acid in Melasma: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.
Shadow pricing in business is the maximum price which the company is willing to pay to purchase an extra unit of a limited resource for production. The Shadow price and the Dual price form a linear combination gradient for optimization.
In this experiment undertaken the main objective is to find out whether alcohol drinkers are likely to allocate their attention to alcohol-related words, because if our attention is owed to the alcohol-related content, or if our memory processes becomes occupied, the researcher should identify a delay in reaction when the participants are naming the colour →
A Qualitative Analysis of the Types of Goals Athletes Set in Training and Competition Research has proved that goal setting is an effective techniquefor enhancing performance in sport. Theoretical implications of the study include giving a picture of the lives of athletes, nature and range of goals they set, their functions, and how they enhance →
The researchers does not always clearly state the philosophical stance on which the study is based; however, one can identify the stance by carefully reading the literature review, identifying the research question, understanding the purpose of the study and examining the researcher's method. The research design guides the researcher in planning and implementing the study →
The hypothesis is generated via a number of means, but is usually the result of a process of Inductive reasoning where observations lead to the formation of a theory. After statistical analysis of the results, a comprehensive answer is reached, and the results can be legitimately discussed and published.
After alteration to " experience working as an engineer" it acts as contingent condition in the hypothesis: " If a majority of people in the audience has experience working as an engineer, a speaker presenting a technology-related topic gets less open-ended questions than a speaker who is delivering a presentation on a topic which is →
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Discussion on Quantitative Reasoning for Business Course Self Reflection Paper 10/15/08 Discussion on Quantitative Reasoning for Business Course For many years, the quantitative or mathematical approach to business problem solving was the cornerstone of MBA programs worldwide. The Quantitative Reasoning for Business course would provide me with the prerequisites necessary to master →
Make sure you understand the following things: When you are trying to find the best way to start an assignment, you need to write on paper what you think. Once you have determined your main ideas and arguments on the topic, you can write them down as a plan to start writing a draft of →
It concerns on selecting specific and small sizes of sample population for understanding social life Second difference is the adoption of techniques in the procedure of sampling design for ensuring the quality. Flexibility of research design First, in the flexibility of research design for researchers, qualitative research seems more strengthen than quantitative research.
The first thing to construct drains is a ground plan of the site, showing the location of the whole of the sanitary appliances from which the wastewater to the position of the sewer. The construction of the area and gardens will be constructing by the contractors that will install the plants and tender the flowers, →
The researcher briefly explained to me the purpose of the survey and I agreed to be a part of it and be interviewed. I was given a sample of the soft drink to have a taste and based on the packaging, flavor and brand, I was asked some questions.
In fact we need to start with the biggest problem in the system and to find the reasons for it. The Cycle of Problems in Cement Business The second step is to estimate the readiness of the system to change.
In addition, the event is difficult to forecast for it is critical for the company to evaluate the impact of the natural disaster to worldsteel demand. Figure 1: Global GDP & Steel Demand Source: Taccone The earthquake and tsunami in Japan had negative impact on its economy, leading the country into the depth of recession, →
The abstract accurately describes the key features of the report by describing the problem in general, the methods that the research used, the results and the conclusion of the study. The hypothesis is also explicitly stated in the research, and it sufficiently expressed the study variables and population.
The approach used in collecting the data used in the research suits its context. Although the sample was chosen is unaware of the hypothesis of the study, they were well briefed on the research and those willing to, participated on a voluntary basis participated in the research.
In government setting, rationality becomes practical if the involved decision makers and the stakeholders agree on values, nature of the problem and the solution to such problem with total avoidance of engaging in politics and conflict of interest. In this approach, the decision makers has to assess the implications of each program and finally choose →
A research practitioner using qualitative data will rely on their experience in a specific field of study to make determinations about the data achieved, often with a focus on sociology or psychology to emphasize the phenomenon of human actions and emotions. Through data modeling or correlative research, the researcher can determine whether specific characteristics or →
The study can be applied to the nursing practice and strengthens the guidelines on prevention of pressure ulcers and possibly how to increase the quality of life on patients at risk in LTC facilities. The article states the strength and weaknesses of the study and arrives at a logical hypothesis.
Qualitative risk analysis is commonly used where there is certainty of the project and the level of the risk is minimal so that the project can be implemented without any risk assessment. Qualitative risks are again commonly preferred over the quantitative risk analysis in areas where the risk categorization of risk is required by the →
Research Design, Measurement and Analysis Quantitative Research Method Measurement levels Measurement is important because it connects the observed and the mathematical expressions to be used. Creswell, J.W.
In this study, Miles et al.sought to determine the efficacy of an HIV self-care symptom management intervention in reducing emotional distress and improving health among low-income African American mothers with HIV. The 5-item General Health Perception subscale measured overall perception of health rated on a scale ranging from 1 to 5.
The comparison of the study was study and control groups are used for comparison as a result of finding out the efficacy of Contractubex gel. The outcome of the study was the gel should be effective in preventing scarring after the subjects receiving laser removal of tattoos.
Summary The article is about the future of qualitative research. The significance of the article is that it has explained various issues that touch on the future of qualitative research.
They write a description and explanation of the phenomenon, maintaining a strong relation to the topic of inquiry and balancing the parts of the writing to the whole. Following that, the research develops a textural description of the experiences of the persons, a structural description of their experiences, and a combination of the textural and →
Purpose of the paper This paper aims at enumerating the importance of qualitative research in the improvement of profitability and rising of the market share of Wendy's. Summary, lessons, and recommendations form the last part of the paper./p> Body Role of qualitative research in helping Wendy's expand further in the United states The flexibility of →
How many undergraduate and graduate courses should be taught in the fall so that total faculty salaries are kept to a minimum? Answer: There should be 40 undergraduate courses and 20 graduate courses to be taught in the fall so that total faculty salaries are kept to a minimum of $160, 000.
Also along with concentration the amount of sugar was varied to find the sensitivity limits and the limitations of the test. It is the preliminary test used to detect the presence of carbohydrates in a sample.
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES To determine the level of happiness among the residents of Mumbai To assess the mental healthcare facilities in the city To find out If there is any correlation between mental health and happiness among the residents of Mumbai On the basis of these research objectives, the following methodology was formulated. One of the →
The tests used are: 2, 4- dinitrophenylhydrazone test, Tollen's Test, Benedict's Test, Chromic Acid Test, aka Bordwell-Wellman Test, Schiffs Test, and Iodoform Test. The Schiffs Test is a chemical test for the detection of aldehydes.
The researcher must also be aware of possible differences between the validity and intention of volunteered statements that are made in response to the researcher's questions. The researcher is more objective about the findings of the research.
Quantitative Decision Making-Transportation The term balanced transportation problem is referred to the situation when the total supply of a particular product equals the total demand of it. The transportation of numerous amounts of similar products is the main objective of transportation problem which are primarily stocked up at an assortment of origins and to →
The research topic for a qualitative study was To investigate the presence, use and effectiveness of crisis management plans in differently sized companies. The research questions look into the effectiveness of the crisis management plan in responding to the crises.
With reference to company A, the discount is applicable to the whole amount worth of purchase. However, when the total worth of purchase is higher than $60, company B offers a higher discount hence is preferable.
On the one hand this problem is a reflection of the imbalance of opportunities for adequateeducation, and on the other is what is referred to as the ' leaky pipeline' conundrum which describes the phenomenon of disproportionate numbers of women leaving these professions in each consecutivecareerstage in this industry. This research will consider the existence →
The purpose of this chapter is to describe the methodology adopted to collect and analyze the data required to meet the set aims and objectives of the current research work. Great understanding of the business related research's philosophies, approaches and strategies and data collection methods act as a backbone in order to adopt the most →
Additional Qualitative Approaches above Creswell's Five Approaches Additional Qualitative Approaches above Creswell's Five Approaches Personal Contribution Creswell's contribution to qualitative research approaches only considered Five Approaches; however, there are other additional qualitative approaches that can be applied in a research design. The Naturalistic and Interactionism qualitative research approaches are some of the additional qualitative research →
Qualitative research is a part of research that usually performed on the research reports which were already done and published to investigate the decision making stance. Handbook of qualitative research methods in marketing.
The mean and standard deviation for this sample are calculated and compared with the competitor using t-test.# Loan Processing Time 1 4 2 5 3 6 4 7 5 8 6 2 7 10 8 4 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 7 13 7 14 12 15 3 16 4 Mean 5. The →
Purpose of the Study: The purpose of the study is to determine the impact of aircraft noise on the health and the wellbeing of the communities exposed to the noise.3. The methods will be designed to measure the connotative meaning of the impact of the air crafts noise on the wellbeing and health of the →
Quantitative and qualitativeresearch methods vary in many aspects, their purpose, the type of sample theyutilize, the type of data they collect, the way the data is analyzed, and moreparticularly the outcome of each method. Qualitative research is about opinions and feelings while quantitative is moreabout hard data and numbers.
PurposeNowadays the entry threshold of thecleaning industry is low, business is easier, and the classification ofcleaning jobs is not clear, which causes the whole cleaning industry to bemixed up. Marketanalysis is a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the market.
Rob was " the one" that night, and Mr. Rob said it's all about " negotiating." When asked what role spirituality and faith played in the success of their marriage, Mrs.
This statistics about adolescent usage of internet and social media raise the concern for the parents and society of the risks and consequences that technology may bring to the developments of these youth. The primary goals of this research are to: develop a better understanding of how adolescents engage with others online by analyzing the →
Because of the delicate nature of this job, it is therefore important to have constant appraisal and feedback from both the care-givers and the patients. For example, qualitative research is used to investigate nurses' perceptions regarding quality care for the aged in long-term care facilities (Sung, Chang & Tsai, 2005.
Both methods are efficient and enhance the quality of conclusions depending on the type of study, nature of the data and the source of information. In conclusion, the above illustration shows that a nursing research provides better and actionable conclusions when both qualitative and quantitative methods are used.
The purpose of the study was to gain further knowledge and answer the aforementioned questions in order to improve the quality of life of patients with atrial fibrillation. Literature Review Part of the need for this study was due to the fact that there is very little research specifically to patients living with atrial fibrillation.
The present project documents some experiences of a small cohort of RN during the rst 2 years of mental health 2011 The Authors International Journal of Mental Health Nursing 2011 Australian College of Mental Health Nurses Inc. It was discussed mostly in response to a memorable clinical situation with a positive outcome, but also in →
With reference to the way that the research itself was actually set up and carried out, the authors of the piece sought to set up a series of test which sought to measure the epidemiological affect that antidepressants had on the patient; up to and including what the researchers deemed as " suicidabiliy". As the →