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
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The purpose of this discussion post is to show the difference between qualitative methods and quantitative research methods relating to nursing. In the table below‚ you will find a comparison and contrast between five different elements for both of these methods. I will also provide a sample of each method approach and why this method would be chosen. Qualitative Methods Quantitative Methods Data is analyzed from descriptions of informants-Descriptive language Researcher remains detached from the
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Question1 Quantitative data are measures of values or counts and are expressed as numbers (www.abs.gov.au). In other words‚ quantitative data are data about numeric variables (www.abs.gov.au). Four types of quantitative data are interval‚ nominal‚ ordinal and ratio. Firstly‚ interval scales are numeric scales in which we know not only the order‚ but also the exact differences between the values (www.mymarketresearchmethods.com). Other than that‚ interval data also sometimes called integer is measured
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Qualitative Forecasting Approaches Qualitative forecasting methods are based primarily on human judgement. Quantitative forecasting methods are based primarily on the mathematical modelling of historical data. Here we provide a brief overview of the most important qualitative forecasting approaches. In many environments the time horizon is closely linked to the type of forecasting method used. Longer term and higher level forecasting will often require qualitative forecasting techniques. Such techniques
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This qualitative phenomenological study uses several interview questions to help the Researcher better understand the lived experiences‚ cultural relevant beliefs‚ and barriers of Hispanic Male students pursuing a higher education at a community college in South Texas. Hull and Hinckley (2007‚ p. 7) argued that “there are many opportunities for Americans to make a good living; however‚ they do not reach their potential because of barriers”. Some of these barriers can include‚ but are not limited
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question is designed to get better understanding of the lived experience of type 2 diabetes patients‚ during regular check-ups with the diabetes nurse specialists. Research Methods This research is a qualitative study using the phenomenological-hermenetic method. Parahoo (2006) states that qualitative research explores the individual’s beliefs and life experiences in order to gain an in depth-insight‚ and tries to understand human behaviours .Phenomenology focuses on people with lived experience
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Journal of health‚ social and environmental issues. Vol. 6 p45-54. Finlay‚ L. Baliinger‚ C‚ (2006). Qualitative Research for Allied Health Professionals. Holloway‚ I. & Wheeler‚ S. (2002). Qualitative research in nursing. (2nd ed). Oxford: Blackwell publishing. Parahoo‚ K. (2006). Nursing research: principles‚ process and issues. (2nd ed). London: Palgrave Macmillan. Patton‚ Q. M. (2002). Qualitative research and evaluation methods. (3rd ed). UK: Sage publications. Polgar‚ S. & Thomas‚ S. A. (2008)
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Quantitative and Qualitative analysis Ensuring accuracy in both quantitative and qualitative methods. Accurate data collection is essential in maintaining the integrity of research. Working accurately greatly decreases the possibility of an error occurring in an experiment‚ provides a greater chance of producing expected results and provides knowledge gained only from proven results. Quantitative methods generate numerical data or data that can be transformed into useable statistics. It is used
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QUALITATIVE TESTS OF CARBOHYDRATES Final Lab Report Submitted by Brittany Fitzgerald 545301 Prepared for Nancy Cook Chemistry 3501 Monday November 26‚ 2012 RESULTS PART A: As a result of the Benedict’s test on various sugar solutions‚ it was found that galactose‚ mannose‚ arabinose‚ ribose‚ lactose‚ fructose‚ maltose‚ and cellobiose tested positively and therefore are considered reducing sugars. Glucose‚ starch‚ sucrose‚ and methyl-D-glucopyranoside on the other hand tested
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Running head: Qualitative Research Critique Qualitative Research Critique: Retrospective Perception of Difficult Communication Wene Mawalla Brock University The article “Patient Real time and 12 month retrospective perception of difficult communication in the cancer diagnostic period” is written by Throne‚ S.‚ Armstrong‚ E.‚ Harris‚ S.R.‚ Hislop‚ G.‚ Kim-Sing‚ C.‚ Oglov‚ J.L.‚ Oliffe‚ J.L.‚ & Stajduhar‚ K.L. through a naturalist setting. This article will attempt to give a systematic
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