data collection
what is the main data collection method used?
qualitative methods
how many steps are there in creating a case study?
four (4)
case study?
a investigation of a contemporary phenomenon in a specific context.
quantitative method?
collecting and analyzing numerical data.
list two types of qualitative techniques
words, meanings, views
true/ false :If your research is more practical in nature and aims to simultaneously investigate an issue as you solve it, you should consider conducting action research instead.
true
exemplify a theory
showing how it explains the case under investigation
qualitative method?
collecting and analyzing non-numerical data to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences
descriptive numbers are for which techniques?
quantitative
step 1?
select a case
expand a theory
uncovering new concepts and ideas that need to be incorporated
list three qualitative method
survey, questionnaire, interview, observation, focus group
list three data collection techniques
interviews, observations (direct and participant), questionnaires, and relevant documents.
step two (2) and three (3)?
Build a theoretical framework
Collect your data
challenge a theory
exploring an outlier case that doesn’t fit with established assumptions
online, in person and over phone interview, controlled experiment, surveys with close ended questions
what strengthens the credibility of outcomes and enables different interpretations and meanings to be included in data analysis?
The use of multiple data collection techniques and sources
list one objective a good case study should have?
Provide new or unexpected insights into the subject
Challenge or complicate existing assumptions and theories
Propose practical courses of action to resolve a problem
Open up new directions for future research
dissertation
a long-form piece of academic writing based on original research conducted by you.
quantitative vs. qualitative methods
Quantitative research focuses on numerical data (e.g., statistics), while qualitative research focuses on non-numerical data, such as words. Quantitative research methods allow you to collect and analyze data to test hypotheses; qualitative methods allow you to collect and analyze data to understand experiences.