The use of mixed methods is currently increasing in social science research since it emphasizes methodological pluralism‚ and provides a broader and more credible understanding of the research problem than the use of a single method (Tashakkori and Teddlie 2010). However‚ mixing methods for no good reason other than the sake of it can produce disjointed and unfocussed research‚ and can severely test the capabilities of researchers. I raise some cautionary issues in this paper by critiquing the methodology
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Mixed Method Designs (Quantitative and Qualitative) Agenda: Definition and Purpose Characteristics Types of Mixed Method Designs Strengths and weaknesses of Mixed Method Research Steps in Conducting a Mixed Method Research Study Criteria for evaluating a Mixed Method Design Mixed Method Design A mixed methods research design is a procedure for collecting‚ analyzing‚ and “mixing” both quantitative and qualitative research and methods in a single study to understand a research problem. To utilize
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Training and Development Methods 1. Classroom Lecture Method: This is the most commonly used‚ simple‚ cost effective and conventional method. It is timesaving because it covers maximum number of people in a short period of time. It involves a speech by the instructor with very limited discussions. Clear and direct methods of presentation. Weaknesses of the method are that‚ lecture time is more than the normal human attention span of fifteen minutes and the contents of the lecture could be easily
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GSD/EST/OBA/11 METHODS OF BIRTH CONTROL INTRODUCTION 1. A sexually active woman that is fertile and capable of becoming pregnant needs to ask herself‚ “Do I want to become pregnant now?" if her answer is "No”‚ she must use at least a method of birth control. This is because over the years‚ events have shown that uncontrolled births have negative social economic impact on the population. Amongst the effects of uncontrolled births are unwanted children‚ overpopulation‚ increased maternal mortality
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accounting methods or manipulating accruals. When discovered‚ this information will have a negative effect on a company ’s share price and its reputation in general. Methods of Income Smoothing In order to present a more positive result to shareholders and a more favorable view of company’s results‚ numerous methods exist that can be used by accountants. Most methods are achieved by using book entries. The Depreciation Method The Depreciation Method is one of the most popular methods applied
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Purchase Method of Accounting All business combinations must be accounted for by applying the purchase method. This involves 3 key steps: a) Identifying an acquirer‚ b) Measuring the cost of the business combinations and c) Allocating the cost of the business combination to the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired. a) Identifying the Acquirer The acquirer should be identified for all business combinations‚ The acquirer is the entity which obtains controls over the other entity‚ There
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7/8/13 Performance Appraisal Methods | Human Resources Management Performance Appraisal Methods “It is a systematic evaluation of an individual with respect to performance on the job and individual’s potential for development.” Definition 2: Formal System‚ Reasons and Measures of future performance “It is formal‚ structured system of measuring‚ evaluating job related behaviors and outcomes to discover reasons of performance and how to perform effectively in future so that employee‚ organization
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culture being studied. Furthermore‚ there are several important details to consider before conducting research‚ such as the approach taken‚ the method utilized‚ and ethical concerns surrounding the society and its culture. While there are several methods that can employ unique techniques to approach researching‚ there are strengths and weaknesses to each method. The main research techniques use a more systematic
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Percent-of-Sales Method The percent-of-sales method is a technique for forecasting financial data. When forecasting financial data for strategic planning‚ budgeting‚ or for developing pro forma financial statements‚ analysts can use the percent-of-sales method of forecasting to create reasonable projections for certain key data. The idea is to see how a financial statement account item relates historically to sales figures‚ and then to use that relationship to project the value of those financial
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MODIFIED BASS TECHNIQUE BASS METHOD: THE MOST WIDELY ACCEPTED & MOST EFFECTIVE METHOD FOR THE REMOVAL OF DENTAL PLAQUE PRESENT ADJACENT TO & DIRECTLY UNDERNEATH THE GINGIVAL MARGIN. MODIFIED BASS TECHNIQUE: TECHNIQUE COMBINES VIBRATORY & CIRCULAR MOVEMENTS OF BASS TECHNIQUE WITH SWEEPING MOTION OF ROLLED TECHNIQUE. METHOD: TOOTHBRUSH IS HELD IN SUCH A POSITION THAT BRISTLES ARE AT 45* TO GINGIVA. BRISTLES ARE GENTLY VIBRATED BY MOVING THE BRUSH HANDLE IN BACK & FORTH MOTION. ADVANTAGES:
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