Partial least square (PLS) technique is used to analyse systems of predictor and response variables. Also called as component based SEM or variance based SEM, it relates a set of independent variables to multiple dependent variables. PLS does not involve any assumptions about the population and can handle multicollinearity among the predictor variables. It is a suitable tool when there are more number of latent variable compared to the number of observations with less number of indicators.
Majority of the indicators of the constructs were generated from the literature.The measurement scale for the Is quality factors were adopted from the ELSS instrument developed by Wang et al (2007). Two indicators of system quality and one item for
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Next, the procedure for developing and validating the instrument is described. The data collection method is detailed subsequently and the chapter ends with the selection and suitability of analysis tools.
The learning process starts and ends with the learner. The knowledge, curriculum, content, pedagogy and outcomes are networked around the Leaner. E-learning has evolved as a system that provides learner-centric learning services. The future quality in developing future e-learning systems in the, the quality considerations should be directed towards the learners’ needs and circumstances (Ehlers 2004). Hence, this research focuses on learners as the unit of analysis.
A research paradigm is a set of beliefs about the knowledge on which the research is undertaken. A positivist paradigm is a belief that there is a reality, which can be measured and hence uses quantitative methods for measurement. The methodology could be an experimental or survey research. The steps followed in a positivist approach – Framing hypothesis, quantifying the variables, testing of hypothesis and drawing inferences.
PLS path modelling is extensively used in IS research (Marcoulides&Saunders 2006). PLS is often used by behavioral and communication researchers as it is capable of providing theoretical insights apart from the technical information (Lowry & Gaskin
Whatever the technology, learning is the important element. e-Learning is no longer simply associated with distance or remote learning, but can now form a choice of the best and most appropriate ways of promoting effective learning.
The E-Learning Team is tasked to pick the right technology to meet the high demand of training. They will choose the applications to build the E-Learning courses, a robust LMS to house them and track down training completion, and utilize the Web 2.0
4. Decide on data collecting and analysis methods, and design or adapt existing tools and instruments for use.
PCPSS’ Lifecycle (SDLC) system is not up to par. There is a support system in place, but it is not designed to serve its full potential. The sensitivity of all systems have been
Based on a review of the literature Syafiq has developed a table (Table 1) that should help him to operationalize the variables of his conceptual model. Use this table to discuss the attributes ‘Information Quality’ in terms of dimensions and elements. In other words, which dimensions of ‘Information Quality’ has Syafiq
Research paradigms are ‘the entire constellation of beliefs, values, techniques, and so on shared by members of a given community’ (Kuhn, 1970, p.175). The three most common paradigms are positivism, constructivism or interpretivism and pragmatism. Each of these can be categorised further by examining their: ontology, epistemology and methodology. Fundamentally, ontology is the nature of reality, epistemology describes the relationship the investigator has with their version of reality, and methodology is the various techniques and tools used to analysis their research.
4.2..Research Instruments:- Questionnaires which is designed to obtain the necessary numerical data pertaining to my topic.
Positivism is a theoretical point of view which concentrates on social facts, scientific methods and quantitative data. The research methods that are commonly used by positivists are questionnaires, structured interviews, structured non-participant observation and official statistics. These methods are used as they are objective and reliable. One sociological study that used positivist methods was Durkheim’s Suicide Study. Durkheim used official statistics to study suicide and demonstrate society as a science with its own distinct subject matter.
While the number of e-learning courses are expanding and being delivered across the internet, it is rapidly increasing a student's knowledge. During the e-learning process it is known that the effects of technology, pedagogical, and characteristics on student learning is taken in effect. These characteristics are found when the educator reflects and makes effort in creating a classroom that is meant for student engagement. However, each classroom environment can be associated with student learning if the educator makes themselves a guide. The amount of time that the students put into their education is important because of the different levels of technology and its sophistication. This is important to know and understand because of the teaching methods that can lead to expertise that may be the main criterion for successful teaching in an e-learning environment. It is also important that educators spend more time creating instructional skills for groups and developing all types of discussions and questions that lead to engagement, which can foster intimacy down the line. Faculty need support and engagement too so that they can make investments to ensure that the online course community can have offerings that are technological and pedagogically encouraging to student learning
Positivism is the scientific paradigm, which is the representative of objectivity. This paradigm supports that knowledge comes through a series of steps, such as observation of the nature, forming a hypothesis and then testing the hypothesis through experiments and statistics. In this way, researchers can provide a more accurate view of the truth and prevent generalization. No personal experiences and subjective opinions are involved. In most of the cases, positivism is based on a quantitative research method, which means that the results of the research are verified by numbers and not
A paradigm is essentially what guides the research conducted by a researcher. Qualitative and quantitative are the main two research paradigms that guide a researcher. These are basically beliefs about reality or ontology. This is called relativism and in this paradigm, the researcher believes that there are many qualitative perspectives of reality. Generally this type of research is subjective. Qualitative research analysis is generally inductive and focuses on experiences and perceptions of research participants. Research design methods for this paradigm include phenomenology (lived experience), ethnography (influence of culture) and grounded theory (social process) (NurseKillam, 2017).
The positivist approach is based a neutral aspect by the researcher that includes fixed methodologies, empirical and numerical data, and has an ordered outlook on science and nature (Polit & Beck, 2017). The constructivist researcher, on the other hand, has a “passionate participant” role that may take into account experiences or perspectives and utilize reconstructive design (Aliyu, Bello, Kasim, & Martin, 2014). From a personal standpoint, I prefer hard evidence and an unbiased approach to research, therefore I identify more with the positivist
A paradigm can be defined as ‘a basic set of beliefs that guides action’ (Guba, 1990). The positivist paradigm can be defined as ‘an epistemological position that
The social science paradigm also known as Post positivism consists of testing hypothesis and research questions that are developed through reasoning. This is done through measurements and observation. Social scientists aspire to science and they seek to study human behaviour, interaction and thought in an organized way; which we can then measure, generalize and replicate. Like any research, post-positivism needs to be backed up by evidence. When a social science research sets out a research project, it is their goal to find evidence that can either agree or disagree with the hypothesis or theories. Post positivism, compared to positivism allows more interaction with the participants of the research project and seeks to highlight the relationship between universal properties between the variables. The best way to understand post positivism is by comparing it to positivism and the interpretive paradigm. Compared to positivism, post positivism is more tolerant for value-based information, however is not focused on qualitative information like the interpretive paradigm, instead the research is mainly focused on quantitative data.
Despite these problems, e-learning has already established a strong foothold, albeit as an adjunct to traditional, instructor-led teaching. The main success in e-learning, is the improved standard of support that students receive. [Sydney