study, data collection approaches for a qualitative research (QR) will be most appropriate as it will involve direct contact with my participants on a one to one basis or even in a group setting. However, qualitative data collection methods are time consuming; as a result, data need to be collected from a smaller sample. The advantages of the QR approach are that the information is more reliable and has greater insights into the event for this research work. The major methods for gathering qualitative
Longitudinal design studies study participants repeatedly and changes are noted as participants get older. This type of research tracks the performance of each person over time and creates common patterns and individual differences that can be identified and used by researchers as well as being able to examine relationships these individuals have and the events and behaviors surrounding them. (Berk, 2014) Longitudinal studies have some downfalls though. Participants being studied over a long period
Louisville, Kentucky. There is not much information about the author found from the searching of internet. Summary of article In this study, the author, Sherretz employ a qualitative case study by using the methods of observations, interviews, and analyzing classroom artifacts to answer her research questions. It is an explanatory case study investigating the teaching practices of mindful teachers. Sherretz (2011, p.79) initiates the intention of her study by drawing the argument “public schools promote
quantitative and mixed methods approach are part of research approaches. The writer used quantitative approach. Quantitative approach is characterised by the assumption that human behaviour can be clarified by what may be named as "social facts" which can be examined by methodologies that use "the empirical logic of the natural sciences" (Homa, 1994 as cited by Amaratunga, Baldry, Sarshar, and Newton, 2001). Knowledge is acquired through tests, observation, and surveys. In the article statistics were generated
initiate decisions which affect their lives and community, their objectives are achievable (Hindsworth & Lang, 2009). The needs assessment action research study utilized quantitative as well as qualitative methods in triangulation to ensure accurate, concise data collection, and analysis (Walsh, 2013). The qualitative method comprised a personal observation journal and focus group discussion. The quantitative method consisted of the needs assessment survey questionnaire. The process of triangulation
This research will employ qualitative analysis. The reason behind the use of quantitative approach is due to the small of participants that will be interviewed and observed which is required in the construction of a generalization for the population (Suphat Sukamolson n.d.). According to Zawawi (n.d.), quantitative method provides for a neutral answer with little biases due to the nature of this method which is usually numerical while adding that it is economical and limits time consumption. Data
much better. CURRENT RESEARCH: Nursing research builds a scientific foundation for clinical practice. Nurses need to intervene for their patient’s in other to improve their practice. According
Based on the research purpose and questions, I consider using a qualitative research approach as I seek to “make sense of or interpret phenomena regarding the meaning people bring to them” (Denzin & Lincoln, 1994: 2). According to Glesne and Peshkin (1992), qualitative researchers ‘‘seek to understand and interpret how the various participants in a social setting construct the world around them’’ (p. 6). Additionally, Creswell (2013) underscores four reasons for conducting a qualitative study, namely
8.5 Population The study will involve graduate chemistry teachers who practice teaching and chemistry students at ordinary secondary schools in Zanzibar. Chemistry graduate teachers are core participants of this study to be investigated in classroom and laboratory practices. These teachers are expected to have greater influence on enhancing acquisition of chemistry practical skill at schools. They are expert and responsible for implementing chemistry syllabus in classroom level which has direct
METHODOLOGY 3.1 Research Design Figure 1: A flow diagram of Kemmis and McTaggart action research model (2000). The research design used for this study is based on an action research design. Action research is defined as a research strategy that is put into practice by teachers to investigate a problem or area of interest specific to their teaching practice environment (Coats, 2005). Action research aims to achieve social change by producing data that support strategic action for change (Mountz