Issues involved in mixing methods research Mixed methods research (MMR)‚ although in has been defined in several different ways (see Johnson at al); most explanations are consistent in that it is essentially characterised by the employment of both qualitative and quantitative elements in a single study. (Johnson‚ et al.‚ 2007‚ pp. 118-121; Niglas‚ 2000‚ pp. 9-10; Creswell & Plano Clark‚ 2010‚ p. 2; The concept of mixed methods developed from the idea of methodological triangulation. First
Premium Research Scientific method Quantitative research
ATTRITION IN BPO INDUSTRY: A SURVEY REPORT Abstract The BPO industry is undoubtedly considered as one of the biggest fields of employment in India and stands number two worldwide after Philippines. However‚ it is facing a phenomenal increase in attrition rate which is the biggest challenge. The current attrition rate is 55 %. (Source: 13 Oct‚ 2011‚ The Financial Express) as compared to the last year of 51%. Nasscom‚ in a report said that that the outsourcing industry is expected to face a shortage
Premium Hypothesis Null hypothesis Statistical hypothesis testing
Chapter 2: Methods of International Trade Settlement WBS 3013 ISLAMIC INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND FINANCING Dayang Hasliza Muhd Yusuf Learning objectives By the end of this session‚ you should be able to: Explain what are the risks involved in international trade List and describe the various trade settlement methods being practiced i.e.: Open account / Consignment Payment in advance Documentary collection Documentary credit Explain the mechanics of each trade settlement methods
Premium International trade
Forced Distribution Method Forced distribution is a form of comparative evaluation in which an evaluator rates subordinates according to a specified distribution. Unlike ranking methods‚ forced distribution is frequently applied to several rather than only one component of job performance. Use of the forced distribution method is demonstrated by a manager who is told that he or she must rate subordinates according to the following distribution: 10 percent low; 20 percent below average; 40 percent
Premium Force Group
Research methods Lecture #4 Planning phase 1. understanding the problem gather information use multiple sources of information if possible Posing/refining questions 1. what are the questions we want to adress? descriptive (studying the world as it is) vs. normative questions 2. Verifying the questions transforming/organizing questions into research hypotheses checking if our questions/hypotheses are: explicit(no hidden assumptions)‚ logical‚ testable Planning phase 2. selecting research design
Premium Experimental design Scientific method Design of experiments
[pic] [X] Search our essays using your browser’s built-in search. State the different assessment methods available and the records you would complete for the tracking of assessment and explain why these are needed. Assessment is the means of obtaining information‚ which allows teachers‚ pupils and parents to make judgements about pupil progress. The starting point for this is the curriculum and the processes of learning and teaching. Assessment is integral to the planning process and is a
Premium Assessment Educational psychology
things can make a big difference in conserving energy around the home‚ and this is especially true for dishwashers‚ washing machines and dryers. Modern dishwashers have energy saving wash cycles‚ we strongly advise the use of such features‚ washing machines can be set to lower temperature washes‚ when used with the right washing powder‚ and a dryer‚ well if you own a dryer‚ get rid of it and dry your washing naturally on a washing line. Hybrid cars can make a difference to your carbon footprint
Premium Energy conservation Natural environment Lighting
Using the SQ3R Study Method A. Kent Van Cleave‚ Jr.‚ Ph.D. Why use a study method? Perhaps you have noticed recently that everyone‚ especially in the news media‚ is talking about something called the information revolution. This term refers to some profound changes that have affected most aspects of our lives and that have been caused by computers. In the workplace‚ information technology has caused many work organizations to completely restructure themselves. Electronic data interchange
Premium Need to know Learning Educational psychology
Mr. Phelps English 115: Essay 3 November 14‚ 2012 The CMMI and the Agile Methods This paper will compare and contrast the CMMI model and the agile method model. In the software engineering profession there has passed time since professionals listen‚ or read with frequency in conversations‚ projects or e-mails‚ the questions about whether their businesses should implement the CMMI‚ or the agile methods for their software development projects. The capability maturity model integration
Premium Capability Maturity Model Software development process Project management
Sampling and Sampling Methods There are many research questions we would like to answer that involve populations that are too large to consider learning about every member of the population. How have wages of European workers changed over the past ten years? Questions such as this are important in understanding the world around us‚ yet it would be impractical‚ if not impossible‚ to measure the wages of all European workers. Generally‚ in answering such questions‚ social scientists examine a fraction
Premium Sampling Sampling techniques