Comparing and Selecting Research Methods Introduction Research methodology is a systematic way to addressing a research problem (Leedy & Ormrod, 2013). The process involves organizing data and logically applying the method in order to explain the results in a productive and novice manner. The purpose of strategically placing information is to ensure validity and reliability of the results (Cozby & Bates, 2012). Research methodology also ensures that the extracted data has a clear and concise meaning (Leedy & Ormrod, 2013). Research methods is usually categorized as qualitative (soft) or quantitative (hard) or mixed-method. It is important to note that quantitative and qualitative methods are both advanced observational approaches (Leedy & Ormrod, 2012; Cozby & Bates, 2013). The …show more content…
The purpose of this qualitative case study shall be to seek a strategy and implement a skills development program in order to better prepare (HR) personnel in different levels of government in the North Texas area. Since the purpose of this study was to gain a more in-depth understanding of a specific event (Leedy & Ormrod, 2013), the qualitative case study approach is valid and appropriate. This case study used personal interviews in order obtain direct and immediate responses to the questions as well as enable the researcher to “establish a rapport with the participants” (Leedy & Ormrod, 2013). In addition to person-to-person interviews, literature reviews and observational studies will be utilized in an effort to understand the fundamental concepts of HR, CSR, and strategic planning. HyperRESERCH software was used in order to analyze and interpret the data obtained for this case study. In addition, the software will be used to validate the reliability of date retrieved during this
This paper will discuss a case study of Pritesh, a 26 years old man who is transferred from the emergency department (ED) to the high dependency unit (HDU) with the developing of a tension pneumothorax. Initially, a general description of the patient’s chief complaint which is tension pneumothorax will be introduced, following by assessments of the patient’s need. The paper will focus on the discussion of nursing care and management for the patient, and a brief summary and evaluation of the care will be given. Lastly, a conclusion of what author has learned from this case study will be present.
Case introduction: A 19 year-old gentlemen, SS, presented to station 20N through the emergency department, following what was described by friends and family as “bizarre behavior.” SS had recently begun college at a local liberal arts school. He had done well during the first semester, but began to struggle academically during the second semester. Family attributed the decline in academic success to an increase in class size, which made SS uncomfortable. Several weeks prior to hospital admission, SS became increasingly isolated, spending the majority of his time in the dorm room and less time in class. Friends and roommates reported that SS was exhibiting bizarre behavior, often confiding in friends that he was being “spied on” by others and that people around him could “read his thoughts.” SS also endorsed a strange delusion in which those around him would blink simultaneously as a form of communication. All of the aforementioned events became overly distressing to SS and his family, so they sought medical help. SS had a limited psychiatric history for which he had seen a psychiatrist. The psychiatrist had put him on an anti-psychotic medication some months prior, but SS self-discontinued the medication after just a several week trial. As a result of the above, and a lack of explanation regarding the past psychiatric referral, the events were described as “first-episode psychosis.” Discussion regarding the diagnostic work-up followed.
Qualitative research methods are divided into five major types of research which are: phenomenology, ethnography, case study research, grounded theory and historical research. Each of these methods are similar as they are each qualitative approaches, however, there are distinct characteristics associated with each type of research.
Research methodology is a systematic way to solve a problem, it is a science of studying how research should be carried out. The way in which researchers go about their work of describing, explaining and predicting phenomena are called research methodology. This is also defined as the study of methods where knowledge is gained (arxiv.org, 2015).
Economic and demographic changes are concerned with high school dropout and academic achievement, high college incompletion rates and a achievement gaps in the labor market have caused policy makers, educators and employers to seek solutions to the education and training of students that enhance their skills to make them college and career ready. Internships are resurfacing as an educational approach that can possible bridge the gap between education and work when aligned with the values and expectations of the major key players, scholars, employers and educators, with the substantive support of policy makers.
There are two types of research that can be conducted in research studies, these are qualitative and quantitative (Newman, 2011). Qualitative research is a process that uses detailed oriented methodology that tries to achieve a profound knowledge or understanding of specific incident and circumstance, wh...
This will be a discussion of qualitative research. It will define qualitative research, as well as look at the similarities and differences in the quantitative and qualitative research paradigms. Furthermore, this discussion will look into qualitative case study research and phenomenological research, with further contemplation of purposes, methods, and limitations for these two methods.
Patten, M. L. (2001) Understanding research methods: An overview of the essentials. (3rd Ed.). Los Angeles, CA: Pyrczak Publishing.
Those are: qualitative method research, quantitative method research and mixed methods research. Each method has its unique in term of strengths and weaknesses. However, this paper focuses on mixed research methodology only. Therefore, what is mixed methods research? According to
The term methods refers to the ways in which researchers collect data to build their argument. All empirical research, regardless of whether it is considered to be qualitative (QUAL), quantitative (QUAN), or both, as in mixed mode research (MMR), include a discussion of research methodology (Schensul, 2008b). Most qualitative research refer to the constituent components of research methodology; guiding paradigms, aspects of research design, definitions of terminology, methods of data collection, and analysis and dissemination. Theory is extremely important in providing the initial arguments for the study, framing its formative conceptual model, and guiding directions in data collection and
Hi, Jocelyn! It is nice to e-meet you. I too am interested in the experience of college students. More specifically, I hope to focus on how mental health affects the experience and academic performance of college students.
Case can be categories as an event, process, problem, a person, or several people. Case study, itself is one of the qualitative research methodology that was introduced in 1900 years. Important about this study is it evolve a comprehensive or depth understanding of a case within a real-life (Yin, 2009). This type of approach may across many scientific discipline, especially social science, anthropology and sociology. Some scholar agreed that one of the advantages of case study is that it simplifies complex concepts. In this process, multiple source of information is involved; such as interviews, observations, audiovisual report, etc. These criteria contribute to a good qualitative case study since in-depth understanding of the case will help
Quantitative Methodology. Quantitative research concentrates on the measuring a certain part of an concern or issue (Tavallae,M. & Abu Talib, M., 2010). Quantitative is a numerical description that measures things as they are. It has objective stances, logic, and numbers focusing on unchanging data and details (Babbie, E.R., 2010). For example, a quantitative method would ask how many people are participating in a program, what are the characteristics of people in a program, and how do the people in the program perform (Leedy, P. & Ormrod, J., 2009). Using a quantitative research method has several advantages for testing the hypothesis. The aim of quantitative research is to classify features, count the features, and construct statistical models to explain what was observed (McNabb, D.E., 2008).
Every research study should describe the methods used for collecting, analysing and interpreting data. Research methodology is a systematic solving of the research problem and includes all the tools and methods used in the research process.
The Importance and Appropriateness of Utilizing Different Methodologies for Research. Introduction The process of research entails the logical as well as systematic search for useful data and information with regard to a specific topic (Jha, 2008). It is also comprised of the investigation of the best, most cost effective and appropriate solutions to both social and scientific issues, following an objective and logical analysis. Jha, (2008) defines research as the search for knowledge and the discovery of the truth. During this process, the data can be gathered from a wide pool of sources among them interviews, books, nature among others.The data can then be analyzed with the appropriate data analysis tools, so as to report the findings