Methodology

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Methodology

• A preview

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What is Methodology

• Choosing a method of data collection
• Structure of the research
• Builds on and draws from problem statement and
  research questions/ hypotheses
• Influences analysis

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Broad Categories

• Qualitative
• Words
• Descriptive
• Limited number of cases
• Focused
• Attempts to explain why

• Quantitative
• Numbers
• Facts
• Large samples
• Stringent conditions
• Attempts to explain what or how

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Qualitative
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Quantitative Detailed Focus
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Mixed Methods

• Combines quantitative and qualitative research
• Numbers and description
• Attempts to answer how and why

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Types of Methods

• Qualitative
• Case Studies
• Focus Groups
• Unstructured Interviews
• Observations
• Content Analysis

• Quantitative
• Surveys
• Structured Interviews
• Questionnaires

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Methods Approach -adapted from Creswell
Tend to Qualitative Quantitative Mixed
Use these strategies Case study, narrative, interview, ethnography Surveys and experiments Aspects of each
Employ these methods Open-ended questions, Text or image data Close-ended questions, predetermined approaches, numeric data Both open- and close-ended, emerging and predetermined approaches
Use these practices Positions himself Collect participant meaning Focus on single concept Study context Interpret Collaborate with participants Tests or verifies theories Identifies variables Relates variables and questions Observes and measures numerically Emphasis on unbiased approach Employs statistics Collects both quantitative and qualitative data Develops rationale for mixing Integrates data at different stages Employs mixed practices
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Methods

• What are the advantages and disadvantages to each
  approach?
• In what cases might you choose one or another?
• Examples