Isadore Newman

TL;DR: The argument presented is that content validity requires a mixed methods approach since data are developed through qualitative and quantitative methods that inform each other and provides feedback on the effectiveness of the ToS through a process of determining consensus.

TL;DR: For instance, this paper found that belief about writing, writing self-efficacy, and writing apprehension predict writing performance in a hierarchical regression model, with audience orientation, a new belief associated with expert practice, being the strongest positive predictor of students' grade.

TL;DR: A review of the methodological literature describing mixed-methods and quantitative and qualitative research paradigms suggest that though many have rejected the so-called paradigm wars there remai... as mentioned in this paper.

TL;DR: This article reviews the process for checking for and improving consistency in the title, problem, purpose, purpose and research question and numerous examples of consistency among these four components of research are provided.

TL;DR: Conceptual discussion of a series of qualitative and quantitative research endeavors that share common underpinnings and purpose demonstrates several commonalities between approaches with the hope of encouraging readers to allow research questions to guide methodological choices and avoid overemphasizing division between research paradigms.