Qualitative research or method is used when one wants to about the problem deeply for example the researcher will opt for different ways to carry out the research, some of which are audiotapes, videotapes for gathering the required information. Probes can also be used in this regard. Various techniques used under this research are unstructured or semi-structured. Apart from the methods discussed above, some other methods are also used in qualitative research such as interviews, focused group discussions
1.0 Introduction Data collection methods are generally classified into two, a qualitative method and a quantitative one. This can be seen as a conventional classification, somewhat of a distinction which can be helpful to writers but at certain instances may also be misleading. Many students and scholars come to realise in their studies, that they are not fully aware of the distinction arising between these two research methods. A common mistake is thinking that these two terms are identical and
proposal. These two techniques are quantitative and qualitative analyses; it is important for the researcher to understand the difference between both techniques. Qualitative inquiry is primarily exploratory research. It is used to gain an understanding of the underlying ground , popular opinion, and motivations. It provides perceptivity into the problem or assist to develop a musical theme or hypotheses for potential quantitative research. Qualitative Research is also used to uncover trends in thought
Qualitative Data I have also collected some lived experiences (reflections) and suggestions to improve the effectiveness of lecture method through open ended questions. I requested to all participants but only eleven research participants (9.2%) voluntarily responded by writing on provided one blank paper. Those reflections and suggestions are presented below as it is. However, to maintain the confidentiality of the research participants and to be ethically correct the original personal information
Chapter 3 Methodology In public health research, there are two specific paradigms or design. It could be a qualitative or interpretative design or a quantitative or positivist design. These designs direct the kinds of literature review and the direction to take in the research process.(Greenhalgh, 2001). Following my research questions, the qualitative design is a good design to use. The qualitative design is empirical; it observes what people in a population feel about a particular condition. It is more
development, a qualitative approach is selected. The qualitative research will match the purpose of the study in terms of types of questions, objectives from research and context of the research. The qualitative research will allow questions such as “Why?” and “how?” (Marshall, 1996) ‘as experienced by individuals themselves, in their natural context.’(Malterud, 2001, p. 483) which is very important in this study. Moreover and as explained by Malterud (2001, p. 483) “qualitative research methods involve
Gerish and Lacey (2010) define quantitative research as a method that collects data evidences and analysis data in numerical format which are based on the positivist position. Quantitative research is a type of research design which is concerned with measurement and to test relationship between variables (Janet
be proven. After the identification of the subject, it is thoroughly reviewed and all the facts about the subject drafted. The next step is the formation of a hypothesis which acts as a guideline for the proposal. With the hypothesis in place, the method of research can be established and at this stage, data is collected and analyzed, lastly, the findings are tabled and the research is complete. Research methodology is determined by the type of research
Methodology This chapter confirms for the reader the choice of research methodology and methods used in this research. It considers the advantages and disadvantages of various research methods and discusses the validity of Action Research methods. Given the novelty of the approach (Water School) created and described by the researcher, is important to understand the rationale and the methodological basis for what is to follow in subsequent chapters of the thesis in order that the true value of the
1.8.3 Qualitative research Creswell (2003) defines qualitative research as an enquiry useful for exploring and understanding a central phenomenon. The phenomenon in this study is the PD programmes of a case study school. To know more about this phenomenon, the researcher asked the teachers, both specific and open-ended questions in order to understand their perceptions. From the data, I as the researcher will interpret the meaning of the information by drawing on teachers’ perceptions and past research