1. Explain how quantitative research differs from qualitative research in terms of the following: 1.1 Type of logic or reasoning: As we have studied in this and other courses, quantitative research intends to solve problems by quantifiying data that can be later generalized to larger groups whereas qualitative research focuses on analysis of qualities in a deeper and more detailed manner. As their names indicate, quantitative studies are about quantities and qualitative studies are about qualities
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY In this section, the research methods and tools to be applied in the investigation of the impact of strategic alliances between indigenous and foreign oil companies on the development of local content in the Nigerian oil and gas sector are specified. This section is therefore structured as follows – the research paradigm, the research design, population of the study, data collection, method of data analysis, and ethical considerations in the study. 3.1 Research Paradigm
observing the independent variable which is: the promotion of healthy lifestyle choices by the parents, to see if it has an effect on the dependent variable. That is, an independent variable is assumed to produce the dependent variable which in this case is, the likelihood that a child will not suffer from obesity in a home when healthy lifestyle choices are promoted by the parents. The study will be descriptive in nature. The Office of Research Integrity defines descriptive research as, “A descriptive
Introduction Research is about systematically obtaining and analysing data to increase our knowledge about a topic in which we are interested (Saunders et al. 2010). In order to develop a good research topic the objectives needs to be clearly identified.Formulating a research question is an intellectually challenging and time-consuming undertaking (Saunders and Lewis, 2012). Denescombe mentions (2012, p.167) that “ a topic for research should be something that lends itself to being researched using
does the use of formal project management methodologies in complex Home Automation projects contribute to project success? Main Deliverables/Milestones: Deliverable Date Project Mandate 09 March 2017 Project Brief: In depth literature review of formal project management methodologies and project success. Background research of the Home Automation industry, theory and concepts of complex projects. Philosophy and rationale behind the chosen research methodology. 22 May 2017 Project Initiation documentation:
1. Name of Course/Module: Research Method 2. Course Code: BT 21603 Research Method 3. Name(s) of academic staff: Dr. Janice L. H. Nga (Room No. 10, Level 3, SPE. Ext. 1640, Email: janice@ums.edu.my;janicenga@yahoo.com) Dr. Zakariya Belkhamza (Room No. 26, Level 3, SPE. Ext. 1555, Email: zakariya@ums.edu.my) 4. Rationale for the inclusion of the course/module in the programme Doing research is an important activity of the for today’s business environment. Business and economics
Title Perception and perspectives on plagiarism of postgraduate research methodology students at a distance education institution. Literature review Most institutions, if not all, put a great amount of emphasis on plagiarism. Students are made aware of the fact that plagiarism will not be tolerated and consequences will follow if one is guilty of such actions. Although the conduct of plagiarism by students have consequences, such as being dismissed from the institution or not studying at any other
by a naming tradition that says that all Google-related items will begin with a capital G. On the other hand in v3, a vastly improved methodology is utilized. Rather than jumbling the global namespace with parcels and parts of worldwide variables and items, they now all dwell in the namespace Google map. There are bunches of reasons why this is a superior methodology, yet the most critical one is that it mitigates the potential issue with crashes with other JavaScript
management is one of the industries dominating methodology for project management in IT. It is an incremental and iterative way to manage the build and design activities for constructing an IT product, services, and project development in manner which is highly interactive and flexible. In this methodology, scope is defined in granularity that is appropriate with time horizon and checked with the agreement on each feature with the customer. In this methodology work steps are divided with feature breakdown
Moreland (2011) goal in this article was to describe the experiences of parents of 16 to 18 years old adolescent with type 1 diabetes Mellitus (TIDM). Information gained from this research can be use to develop education program that will help parents with TIDM adolescent self-management efforts. In support of the research, a thorough discussion of the difficulty parents have in letting go when their children reaches the age to take over the management of their diabetes because as parents they have