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Characteristics of Quantitative and Qualitative Research

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Characteristics of Quantitative and Qualitative Research

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Research Methods, Case studies, Interviews, Focus Groups, and Surveys

The Interview by Andrea Fontana; Anastasia H. Prokos
ISBN: 1598747436
Publication Date: 2010-01-20
Used by everyone from survey researchers to oral historians, the interview may be the most basic and essential field method in the qualitative researcherOCOs toolkit. In this concise, student-friendly guide, Fontana and Prokos give a cogent introduction to the history, types, and methods of interviewing in the social sciences. They outline the range of ways in which interviews are conducted, both structured and unstructured, then provide instruction on conducting and interpreting interviews, and address ethical considerations in eliciting information from people.
Case Study Research by Arch G. Woodside
ISBN: 9781849509237
Publication Date: 2010-06-23
Case Study Research: Theory, Methods and Practice looks at the research processes involved in conducting methods including participant observation, fuzzy set social science, system dynamics, decision systems analysis, forced metaphor elicitation technique, ethnographic decision tree modelling, mapping strategic thinking, the historical method, storytelling research and conversational analysis. The book reviews and applies the best literature on case study methods from several disciplines providing strong rationales for adopting case study research methods alone or in mixed-methods.
Research Methods in the Social Sciences by Cathy Lewin (Editor); Bridget Somekh (Editor)
Call Number: H62.P92 2006 Downtown Campus Library
ISBN: 9780761944027
Publication Date: 2004-12-08
`This book provides an excellent balance between theory and practical application in social research. The book works well to develop students; understanding of particular methods of inquiry, embedding them within "real world" settings. I enviSAGE that it will help students to understand the nuances of particular approaches, the complimentarity of certain methods, and the areas of conflict/contention within social research in a way that overcomes the sometimes abstract nature of these discussions the important areas of social science research in an easily digestible and stimulating style. The book introduces all the key qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and methods and seeks to draw readers into a community of researchers engaged in reflection on the research process.
Research Interviewing by Gillham
ISBN: 0335225136
Publication Date: 2005-08-01
The robust, real-world approach makes this book appropriate for practitioner researchers and postgraduate students up to PhD level. Covers distance and face-to-face interviewing, from the un-structured and naturalistic to the highly structured, focused and time-efficient. Emphasis is placed on using the most appropriate methods for the research purpose and how to identify which method is practicable. Based on over thirty years of teaching and supervising research and postgraduate students, the author anticipates questions and difficulties at a level of practical detail. Practical and easy to use, this book is essential for anyone doing research interviewing.
Encyclopedia of Survey Research Methods by Paul J. Lavrakas (Editor)
ISBN: 9781412918084
Publication Date: 2008-09-12
To the uninformed, surveys appear to be an easy type of research to design and conduct, but when students and professionals delve deeper, they encounter the vast complexities that the range and practice of survey methods present.
Research Methods for Education by Peter Newby
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 9780273775102
Publication Date: 2014-05-14
Written in a clear and friendly manner, Research Methods for Education, 2/e takes the student by the hand and guides them through the complex subject of research methods in an engaging, witty and clear way. It follows a mixed methods approach, which doesn't simply prioritise quantitative or qualitative methods, allowing for greatest possible coverage. It also contains excellent international examples and case studies specifically from education, which breaks way from a parochial focus on UK education system.
Qualitative Research and Case Study Applications in Education by Sharan B. Merriam
Call Number: Ebook
ISBN: 9780787910099
Publication Date: 1997-09-15
Qualitative Research by Sharan B. Merriam; Elizabeth J. Tisdell
ISBN: 9781119003656
Publication Date: 2015-07-06
The bestselling guide to qualitative research, updated and expanded Qualitative Research is the essential guide to understanding, designing, conducting, and presenting a qualitative research study. This fourth edition features new material covering mixed methods, action research, arts-based research, online data sources, and the latest in data analysis, including data analysis software packages as well as narrative and poetic analysis strategies.
Quantitative Research in Education by Wayne K. (Kolter) Hoy; Wayne K. Hoy
ISBN: 1412973260
Publication Date: 2009-08-04
Designed to allay anxiety about quantitative research, this practical text introduces readers to the nature of research and science, and then presents the meaning of concepts, variables, and research problems in the field of Education. Rich with concrete examples and illustrations, the Primer emphasizes a conceptual understanding of quantitative methods and statistics while teaching strategies and techniques for developing an original research hypothesis.

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Qualitative versus Quantitative Research

QUALITATIVE VERSUS QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH Criteria Qualitative Research Quantitative Research Purpose To understand & interpret social interactions. To test hypotheses, look at cause & effect, & make predictions. Group Studied Smaller & not randomly selected. Larger & randomly selected. Variables Study of the whole, not variables. Specific variables studied Type of Data Collected Words, images, or objects. Numbers and statistics. Form of Data Collected Qualitative data such as open- ended responses, interviews, participant observations, field notes, & reflections. Quantitative data based on precise measurements using structured & validated data-collection instruments. Type of Data Analysis Identify patterns, features, themes. Identify statistical relationships. Objectivity and Subjectivity Subjectivity is expected. Objectivity is critical. Role of Researcher Researcher & their biases may be known to participants in the study, & participant characteristics may be known to the researcher. Researcher & their biases are not known to participants in the study, & participant characteristics are deliberately hidden from the researcher (double blind studies). Results Particular or specialized findings that is less generalizable. Generalizable findings that can be applied to other populations. Scientific Method Exploratory or bottom–up: the researcher generates a new hypothesis and theory from the data collected. Confirmatory or top-down: the researcher tests the hypothesis and theory with the data. View of Human Behavior Dynamic, situational, social, & personal. Regular & predictable. Most Common Research Objectives Explore, discover, & construct. Describe, explain, & predict. Focus Wide-angle lens; examines the breadth & depth of phenomena. Narrow-angle lens; tests a specific hypotheses. Nature of Observation Study behavior in a natural environment. Study behavior under controlled conditions; isolate causal effects. Nature of Reality Multiple realities; subjective. Single reality; objective. Final Report Narrative report with contextual description & direct quotations from research participants. Statistical report with correlations, comparisons of means, & statistical significance of findings. The content in the above was taken from the following sources: Johnson, B., & Christensen, L. (2008). Educational research: Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed approaches (p. 34). Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications. Lichtman, M. (2006). Qualitative research in education: A user’s guide (pp. 7-8).