Qualitative research is a generic term for investigative methodologies described as ethnographic‚ naturalistic‚ anthropological‚ field‚ or participant observer research. It emphasizes the importance of looking at variables in the natural setting in which they are found. Interaction between variables is important. Detailed data is gathered through open ended questions. The interviewer is an integral part of the investigation (Jacob 1988). This differs from quantitative research which attempts
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Qualitative and Quantitative Research Tina Okun June 24‚ 2015 Professor Makin Research Methods and Statistics for Criminal Justice Abstract This essay will describe a research subject. The essay will discuss existing literature in regards to the subject. Variables that affect the subject will be explored. The methodology in which the research will be conducted will be revealed. The rationale of the methodology will also be provided. Lastly‚ annotated references will be included
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Choice – Qualitative Characteristics and Accounting Principles Select the most appropriate qualitative characteristic or accounting principle that would apply to each of the following scenarios. 1. Anna Conda is the owner of Reptile World. The business drew a cheque for $15‚000 payable to Globe Trotter Travel for a family holiday. Which accounting principle applies? Historical Cost Going Concern Entity Monetary 2. Which one of the following is NOT a qualitative characteristic
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Qualitative Analysis Qualitative is where the results give a colour that you have to match up to a colour chart‚ or have you have done to see if it is positive or negative with a description of what a positive reaction should look like. This test is less reliable as some colour or positive reaction look similar to each other or the same but by adding different chemicals. An example of qualitative would be a pH test as the result gives you a colour and then you have to match it up to the pH scale
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about the Nursing shortage. The abstract offers a clear overview of the study. The abstract states that the problem stems from the nursing shortage‚ and this is what causes stress and burnout. The abstract also states that the “study used a qualitative theory approach to examine the experiences of nurses and their particular concerns about caring for a dying patient” (Peterson‚ 2010). The purpose of the study is to examine the experiences of nurses and their concerns about caring for the dying
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Running head: PROBLEM SOLUTION: BEST SNACKS INC. Problem Solution: Best Snacks Inc. Taleish M. Daniels University of Phoenix Problem Solution: Best Snacks Inc. “Best Snacks‚ Inc.‚ a 150-year-old company which has been held publicly for more than 100 years‚ has traditionally held the number one or two positions in the snack market‚ providing an excellent and stable investment for stockholders. But in the past several years‚ Best Snacks sales have been slipping‚ market share has decreased
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Buston and Wight in 2010 conducted a qualitative study (in-depth interviews) to better comprehend what motivates incarcerated male young offenders to seek STIs testing and why others have not been tested. The independent variables included characteristics of the interviewees (e.g.‚ age‚ sex education‚ sexual partner history‚ contraceptive use‚ testing for STIs‚ residential care‚ religious background‚ and education level). The dependent variable was STI testing behaviors. The sample included 40
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performance in the recent months has been below target in contrast to his outstanding sales in the past year. Marcus blames it on the poor economic situation‚ however the other sales staff seem to able meet their target. How should Madam May May attribute Marcus’s performance? 2.0 Theory Attribution theory suggests that when we observe an individual’s behavior‚ we attempt to determine whether it was internally or externally caused. Determination depends on 3 factors which are distinctiveness
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to minimize anxiety. 2. What is the justification for using a qualitative method? A quantitative study cannot be used because information cannot be obtained objectively and results being tested cannot be measured. The qualitative method is appropriate because the study involves gathering and analyzing information regarding the children’s experiences. 3. What are the philosophical underpinnings of the research method? Qualitative researchers believe that an individual’s experiences
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QUALITATIVE FORECASTING METHODS Qualitative forecasting methods are based on educated opinions of appropriate persons 1. Delphi method: forecast is developed by a panel of experts who anonymously answer a series of questions; responses are fed back to panel members who then may change their original responses a- very time consuming and expensive b- new groupware makes this process much more feasible 2. Market research: panels‚ questionnaires‚ test markets‚ surveys‚ etc. 3. Product life-cycle
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