Quantitative methods have their strengths and weaknesses. Discuss. Quantitative methods‚ like all social research methods‚ have their own set of strengths and weaknesses. This essay will attempt to critically assess those characteristics and draw a comparison between quantitative methods and qualitative methods. The quantitative versus qualitative debate is an interesting topic in Sociological studies. In Miles and Huberman’s 1994 book Qualitative Data Analysis‚ quantitative researcher Fred Kerlinger
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Strengths and Weaknesses of IPO Baderman Island Resort is an independent resort‚ encircled by Kelsey Island. Baderman Island is an all-inclusive resort that offers practically an unlimited amount of fun as well as family activities anywhere from music and entertainment to winding down after a long day for an enlightening relaxation spa session. The resort exhibits many opportunities for expansion but the resort has to decide upon which option is best expansion plan for their business. One of these
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Internal Analysis Holiday Inn Express Strength: SimplySmart Bed and Bath Justification: Holiday Inn Express is a brand that remains consistent across the board. With their SimplySmart bedding‚ exclusively on Holiday Inn Express beds‚ their guests can expect the same comfort every time they lay their head down. With four pillows on each bed‚ ranging in from extra fluffy to rather firm‚ guests will surely be pleased. The sheets‚ that feel much like Egyptian cotton‚ are layered with blankets that
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Another weakness is that the study was focused on British police officers‚ and can therefore not be generalised to larger populations. This can make it difficult to use and reflect on in other theories and research. As well as making it impossible to create a comparison and contrast together with correlations. This is based on the ground that there is a likely difference between police officers and normal people‚ and thereby make the results impotent of being generalized. To further compare and
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where each party argues its case and then the jury decides who wins and loses. In contrast‚ no one at the conference will make a decision as to which party is right or wrong‚ but instead the judge will discuss with each party the strengths and weaknesses of its case in an effort to get the parties to agree to a resolution. In addition‚ there will be neither a finding of liability nor
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Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the functionalist approach to society (33 marks) Functionalism is seen as a macro-scale approach to society; it sees society as a whole rather than looking at parts of it. Due to this‚ functionalism sees society as a body (organic analogy)‚ all the institutions work together to make society. This is particularly useful when observing society in order to understand the way in which it functions and the way in which all the institutions (organic analogy: organs
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“Reasoning is the thinking that is coherent and logical.” As the dictionary definition very clearly and correctly states‚ reasoning is certain thinking or a conclusion drawn from a logical fact. Hence‚ the reasoning of a certain thing‚ which is a conclusion drawn from an existing fact or the happening of an event‚ is trusted more than the conclusion which is drawn due the development of one’s emotions. Consequently‚ when a person would say to another‚ “You’re being emotional”‚ it is considered as
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Reflective practice can be used to reflect on your strengths‚ weaknesses and areas for development. Different methods of gathering information and feedback from learning and development are: Reflective Journal: A reflective journal is a way of thinking in a very important and investigative way about your work in progress. It shows how different aspects of your work connect. 1. Observation and Analysis What was I trying to achieve? Why did I respond/react as I did? What were the consequences or
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The Limitations and Weaknesses of Elections by John C. Courtney. The dominant weakness of the book was the way in which it was designed. The book placed major focus on the institutions of elections‚ which of course is important. However‚ there was only very minor mention of the citizens responsibility to take care of themselves in accordance to elections (chapter 4). It is the governments responsibility to make sure it is accessible for citizens to get their name on the voters list‚ as is done
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Outline the role or EITHER: Judges‚ Magistrates or Juries. Refer to the strengths and weaknesses of their role in the legal system. Jury service is something that a person may be asked to do within their life. A jury is made up of up to 12 people‚ who are chosen at random from the electoral role. It is illegal for a person to refuse jury service and could be fined of up to £1‚000‚ if they do so (www.direct.gov.uk). A juror can be excused from service but has to follow the procedure on the form
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