Qualitative research

METHODOLOGY The methodology of research is the description of the pathway used to approach the study question. While weak methods may lead to sterile speculation and a lack of scientific base, excessive attachment to rules and models could generate stereotypical responses and insufficient interpretation or contextualization. A good methodology may combine coherent techniques and the researcher’s problem-solving skills, flexibility, knowledge, and ethics assessing the reality. A method to…

The central purpose of this qualitative phenomenological case study will be to analyze the influence of power and trust on the principle-agent relationship between the taxpayer and IRS, with regards to taxpayers ' different perceptions of a prefilled tax return system. The proposed study will explore the various perspectives of a range of U.S. taxpayers towards the adoption of a prefilled tax return system for individual taxes. The prefilled tax return system is becoming a global phenomenon,…

This week’s session centred on the characteristics focus group discussions, when it is used and the skills needed by the interviewer during informal discussions. Khan & Manderson (1992) described focus group discussions as a qualitative method in which the facilitator or moderator uses a pre-tested line of questioning to stimulate discussion among the participants on the subject of inquiry. The aim is to understand perceptions and beliefs of a selected population to gain understanding of a…

This research paper contains information regarding the challenges and issues within foster care. This research will be presented in qualitative, quantitative, mixed methods, meta-analysis and literature review. Foster care is when a child has been removed, through no fault of his or her own, from their home and family due to concerns for their safety. The child may have been abandoned, abused or neglected and is in need of a temporary home placement. Whenever possible, they live with relatives…

This annotated bibliography examines Grounded Theory (GT) Methodology as a research tool. The context I am considering application of at this particular qualitative methodology is a study of access to health care among rural populations in Myanmar. The study aims to build theoretical framework and suggest the best suitable health service delivery model. GT focuses on the common experiences of a group of participants to generate or discover theory (Creswell, 2012). It is a method of iterative…

Research Problem and Hypotheses In brain and cognitive development related critical thinking and learning process, researchers found it started from early years learning (Berk, 2003; Nutbrown, 2006). Also, children’s environmental attitude started during that time, because childhood is most important and perceptive and sensitive period for the learning and value, skill, behavior shaping (Samuelsson & Kaga, 2008). The research problem in this research study, therefore, was to support…

Critique of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Studies Deirdre Lanford Grand Canyon University NUR 504 Dr. D. Miller March 27, 2017 Critique of Quantitative Research Study Data Analysis Seven studies were presented in a meta-analysis of RCT’s. Findings There was no evidence in the literature reviews supporting the current CDC guideline to replace intravenous lines every 72-96 hours to avoid phlebitis or infection (Morrison & Holt, 2015). Validity and Reliability Participants in all RCTs…

quasi-experimental research is the lack of random assignment, reducing internal validity. However investigation in real-world conditions increases the external validity. This design could be strengthened by including a control group comparison, comparing HAI rates in another LTCF to determine if there is a similar trend at baseline and at specified collection points. One study was an uncontrolled before and after study. Pittet et al.’s (2000) study is a landmark study in HH research.…

This essay in addressing the recycling behaviours and attitudes of undergraduate students, will focus upon, group discussions as a suitable qualitative method for this case scenario. Through examining the target group and the different aspects of group discussions, the essay will show that this method is appropriate for the research objectives. Although there are certain disadvantages of forming group discussions, the university environment helps in overcoming some of these issues. Especially,…

sense of humour may help students to cope with exam stress. Students are dealing with numerous exams, and as mentioned above, they are also the most tolerant to stress. The lack of research on what coping strategies the students find it helpful to go through their next exam, makes this study an important one. This research used Grounded Theory (GT) as the…