as the student might feel less intimidated and more willing to discuss work with their peers. Whilst the assessment of group work can also play a major part in the learning process‚ it is often this aspect of group activities which most concerns many academics. What is important is that the assessment methods and criteria are made clear to students before they begin the activity. Academics have to decide whether they are prepared to give each student the same mark for the group outcome or whether
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Data Collection Methods. Introduction Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on variables of interest‚ in an established systematic fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions‚ test hypotheses‚ and evaluate outcomes. Data Collection Techniques include the following: Personal Interviews Conducting personal interviews is probably the best method of data collection to gain first hand information. It is however‚ unsuitable in cases where there are
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ABSTRACT This assignment emphasizes on Research Methods used in Management industry as mentioned in the title of this module. Research has become a very integral part of today’s industry‚ no matter in which area one wants to start the business or service‚ research has to be involved. So‚ the purpose of this module is to identify the research methods and techniques‚ and other related issues. The assignment is divided in three parts which illustrates the three learning outcomes of the module. The
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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
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important aspect of any type of research study. Inaccurate data collection can impact the results of a study and ultimately lead to invalid results. Data collection methods for impact evaluation vary along a continuum. At the one end of this continuum are quantitative methods and at the other end of the continuum are Qualitative methods for data collection. A data collection instrument is a tool for monitoring or measuring an activity‚ behaviour or phenomena. It can be used to measure status‚ progress
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Different Methods for Cost Estimation Expert Judgment Method Expert judgment techniques involve consulting with software cost estimation expert or a group of the experts to use their experience and understanding of the proposed project to arrive at an estimate of its cost. Generally speaking‚ a group consensus technique‚ Delphi technique‚ is the best way to be used. The strengths and weaknesses are complementary to the strengths and weaknesses of algorithmic method. To provide a sufficiently
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What are the main Methods of Credit Control? The most important function of the Central Bank is to control credit. The Central Bank uses various methods to control credit. This method can be classified into two broad categories. They are: Methods of Credit Controls Quantitative Methods 1. Bank rate policy 2. Open market operations 3. Variation of cash reserve ratio 4. ’Repo’ or Repurchase Transactions Qualitative Methods 1. Fixation of margin requirements 2. Rationing of credit 3. Regulation
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the individual evaluation methods of merit rating‚ employees are evaluated one at a time without comparing them with other employees in the organization. (a) Confidential report: It is mostly used in government organizations. It is a descriptive report prepared‚ generally at the end of every year‚ by the employee’s immediate superior. The report highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the subordinate. The report is not databased. The impressions of the superior about the subordinate are
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Types of Descriptive Research Methods One of the goals of science is description (other goals include prediction and explanation). Descriptive research methods are pretty much as they sound — they describe situations. They do not make accurate predictions‚ and they do not determine cause and effect. There are three main types of descriptive methods: observational methods‚ case-study methods and survey methods. This article will briefly describe each of these methods‚ their advantages‚ and their
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with participants 6. Analysing & reporting results 7. Discussing meaning & implications The Research Process 1. Identify a question / issue 2. Consider the question / issue itself & possible ways to answer / solve it 3. Use a valid & reliable method to answer / solve it 4. Reflect on 1‚ 2 & 3. Then discuss how research has generated new knowledge or clarifies existing work Select the topic Review the literature Develop the theoretical & conceptual framework Research Orientation
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