Each chapter on quantitative methods describes key theoretical choices and how these are executed in IBM SPSS Statistics. Unlike most other books, we do not discuss theory or SPSS, but link the two. This is a book for non-technical readers! All chapters are written in an accessible and comprehensive way so that non-technical readers can also easily grasp the data analysis methods. Each chapter on research
Communication Quarterly Vol. 60, No. 5, November–December 2012, pp. 588–607 Face it: The Impact of Gender on Social Media Images Jessica Rose, Susan Mackey-Kallis, Len Shyles, Kelly Barry, Danielle Biagini, Colleen Hart, & Lauren Jack Social websites like Facebook enable users to upload self-created digital images; it is therefore of interest to see how gender is performed in this domain. A panel used a literature review of pictorial features associated with gender traits, and a sample of Facebook
Braun, V. and Clarke, V. (2006) Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3 (2). pp. 77-101. ISSN 1478-0887 We recommend you cite the published version. The publisher’s URL is http://dx.doi.org/10.1191/1478088706qp063oa Refereed: Yes This is an electronic version of an article published in ”Braun, Virginia and Clarke, Victoria (2006) Using thematic analysis in psychology. Qualitative Research in Psychology, 3 (2). pp. 77?101”. Qualitative Research in Psychology
Marketing Research and Information Systems [pic] I.M. Crawford FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNITED NATIONS Rome, 1997 This publication has previously been issued as ISBN 92-851-1005-3 by the FAO Regional Office for Africa. Produced by: Agriculture and Consumer Protection This is one of a series of four texts on marketing and agribusiness prepared by an FAO project for use in universities and colleges teaching agricultural marketing, agribusiness
04-Marshall-4864.qxd 2/1/2006 3:16 PM Page 97 4 Data Collection Methods ❖ ❖ ❖ Q ualitative researchers typically rely on four methods for gathering information: (a) participating in the setting, (b) observing directly, (c) interviewing in depth, and (d) analyzing documents and material culture. These form the core of their inquiry—the staples of the diet. Several secondary and specialized methods of data collection supplement them. This chapter provides a brief discussion of the primary and
An Investigation on the Importance of Branding for a Small Independent Boutique Hotel Page 1 of 73 March 2011 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In contemporary business environments, small independent organisations are often faced with significant pressures to survive market competitiveness (Abimbola, 2001; Bristow, et, al, 2002; Moroko & Uncles, 2009; Wilden, et, al, 2010). Accordingly, in order to compete with prevailing competitors, many businesses employ branding as a key strategy to establish
COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR OCD This page intentionally left blank COGNITIVE-BEHAVIORAL THERAPY FOR OCD DAVID A. CLARK THE GUILFORD PRESS New York London © 2004 The Guilford Press A Division of Guilford Publications, Inc. 72 Spring Street, New York, NY 10012 www.guilford.com All rights reserved Paperback edition 2007 Except as noted, no part of this book may be reproduced, translated, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical
Error Correction in Second Language Writing: Teachers’ Beliefs, Practices, and Students’ Preferences Victor Albert Francis S. Corpuz Supervisors: Lynette May Annette Patterson Queensland University of Technology Faculty of Education Master of Education (Research) September 2011 Abstract Error correction is perhaps the most widely used method for responding to student writing. W hile various studies have investigated the effectiveness of providing error correction, there has
Journal of Organizational Behavior J. Organiz. Behav. 23, 401–423 (2002) Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI: 10.1002/job.146 So, how do people really use their handheld devices? An interactive study of wireless technology usey FRANCINE K. SCHLOSSER* University of Waterloo, Canada Summary Using a symbolic interactionist methodology, the diverse meanings assigned by employees to wireless handheld technology are investigated. Interviews were conducted
Information Centers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 The Importance of Management. . . . . . . . . . . . What Is Management? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Who Are Managers?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . What Do Managers Do?