The Nature of Qualitative Studies
The Nature of Qualitative Studies
Levonda J. Selph
California InterContinental University (CalUniv)
GRC 600 – Unit 4
August 5, 2014
Dr. Al Infande
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to write a seven page essay with multiple sources including Elizabeth J. Tisdell’s (2000) paper on Spiritual Development and Commitments to Emancipotory Education in Women Adult Educators for Social Change in comparison to Sharan B. Merriam’s paper on How Cultural Values Shape Learning in Older Adulthood: The Case of Malaysia (2000).
Limitations
The limitations on both Merriam’s (2000) paper was greater than that of Tisdell. Merriam was required to travel across the world to Malaysia to conduct her study on how culture influences older adults and identifies the level of learning that transpire. The cost involved in Merriam’s (2000) study was also more expensive than the study conducted by Tisdell (2000), in addition, the sample size used in Merriam’s (2000) study was more diversified. Tisdell’s (2000) paper is much narrower and more condenced than Merriam’s (2000) paper. Tisdell (2000) limited her study to females only, contrary to “How Cultural Values Shape Learning in Older Adulthood: The Case of Malaysia” (2000) where both males and females were used.
Divergences. The divergences Merriam’s (2000) credentials are included in her paper; whereas, Tidsdell (2000) has no mention of her level of experience or education that supports her ability to conduct a valid study on her chosen topic. Professional literature review joined with personal experiences of the researcher is necessary for intricacy of the data. (Glaser, 1978). Although, Tidsdell (2000) did make mention that her research topic was selected because of the recommendations of former researchers. This statement alone gives merit to the contribution, need, and worth of research on her topic.
Main Points. The main points of
Levonda J. Selph
California InterContinental University (CalUniv)
GRC 600 – Unit 4
August 5, 2014
Dr. Al Infande
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to write a seven page essay with multiple sources including Elizabeth J. Tisdell’s (2000) paper on Spiritual Development and Commitments to Emancipotory Education in Women Adult Educators for Social Change in comparison to Sharan B. Merriam’s paper on How Cultural Values Shape Learning in Older Adulthood: The Case of Malaysia (2000).
Limitations
The limitations on both Merriam’s (2000) paper was greater than that of Tisdell. Merriam was required to travel across the world to Malaysia to conduct her study on how culture influences older adults and identifies the level of learning that transpire. The cost involved in Merriam’s (2000) study was also more expensive than the study conducted by Tisdell (2000), in addition, the sample size used in Merriam’s (2000) study was more diversified. Tisdell’s (2000) paper is much narrower and more condenced than Merriam’s (2000) paper. Tisdell (2000) limited her study to females only, contrary to “How Cultural Values Shape Learning in Older Adulthood: The Case of Malaysia” (2000) where both males and females were used.
Divergences. The divergences Merriam’s (2000) credentials are included in her paper; whereas, Tidsdell (2000) has no mention of her level of experience or education that supports her ability to conduct a valid study on her chosen topic. Professional literature review joined with personal experiences of the researcher is necessary for intricacy of the data. (Glaser, 1978). Although, Tidsdell (2000) did make mention that her research topic was selected because of the recommendations of former researchers. This statement alone gives merit to the contribution, need, and worth of research on her topic.
Main Points. The main points of
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