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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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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QUANTITATIVE ARTICLE REVIEW Context-Sensitive Positive Behavior Supports for Young Children with Traumatic Brain Injury: A Second Replication Study EDUC 518 February 7‚ 2014 SUMMARY Traumatic brain injury or TBI as it is sometimes called is the injury of the brain that is caused by a powerful force outside of the body. Traumatic brain injury is a leading cause of death and disability in childhood (Kraus‚ 1995). As a result of TBI‚ many young children/students display negative behaviors
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TROP934 - Qualitative research methods Written assignment (1500 words +/- 10%) Assignment deadline: Thursday 8th January 2015 at 23.59 Submit via Turnitin Overview For this assignment you are required to write a reflective account of your experience of designing and carrying out a qualitative research project in a group. Reflective practice is quite common in the health professions‚ and some of you may already be familiar with the process or have used models for reflecting on your work and learning
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For the research question examined‚ is what the correlation between parental addictive behavior and the effects on their preteen children? Utilizing qualitative research is an affective way to gather actually data on the sample subjects. The data collection strategy used will consist of purposeful sampling. Purposeful sampling examines those that have experience in the area that is being studied and are able to verbalize these experiences in a descriptive and detailed manner (Kostere‚ 2016)
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Qualitative research can be used to explore an undergraduate cross country woman’s team culture and how each individual has an influence on the team. Wright expresses why the qualitative research method is a valuable way to collect data due to holding to the philosophical belief that each individual perceives phenomena experienced in the environment in unique ways (2014‚ p. 68). It is through this method of research that a thorough study can be done on how the cross country culture develops. Culture
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measurable data are being gathered and analyzed in quantitative research. Qualitative research focuses on gathering of mainly verbal data rather than measurements. Gathered information is then analyzed in an interpretative manner‚ subjective‚ impressionistic or even diagnostic. Here’s a more detailed point-by-point comparison between the two types of research: 1. Goal or Aim of the Research The primary aim of a Qualitative Research is to provide a complete‚ detailed description of the research
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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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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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