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Qualitative research & evaluation methods
01 Jan 2002-Iss: 1
TL;DR: In this paper, conceptual issues and themes on qualitative research and evaluaton methods including: qualitative data, triangulated inquiry, qualitative inquiry, constructivism, constructionism, complexity (chaos) theory, qualitative designs and data collection, fieldwork strategies, interviewing, tape-recording, ethical issues, analysis, interpretation and reporting, observations vs. perceived impacts and utilisation-focused evaluation reporting.
Abstract: This book explains clearly conceptual issues and themes on qualitative research and evaluaton methods including: qualitative data, triangulated inquiry, qualitative inquiry, constructivism, constructionism, Complexity (chaos) theory, qualitative designs and data collection, fieldwork strategies, interviewing, tape-recording, ethical issues, analysis, interpretation and reporting, observations vs. perceived impacts and utilisation-focused evaluation reporting.
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TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate the college selection process using the consumer decision framework specifically addressing the notion of the consideration set and highlight other brand-related constructs that help to move the university from consideration set to ultimately the college of choice.
Abstract: Branding in higher education has become increasingly used as a mechanism of differentiation among competitors to attract prospective students. Although branding in higher education is a common phenomenon, little work has been done assessing the college selection process using a brand choice framework. This paper aims to fill the gap by investigating the college selection process using the consumer decision framework specifically addressing the notion of the consideration set. The study employs qualitative research methods and included interviews of incoming first-year students. The findings reveal that the university brands in the consideration set for a student range from one to eight and need not be of the same type of institution. Also, the findings highlight other brand-related constructs that help to move the university from consideration set to ultimately the college of choice.
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...Criterion sampling is a type of purposive sampling that involves the selection of cases that meet a predefined criterion of importance (Patton 2002)....
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...Also, the interview guide was paramount in managing the limited time that was available for the interviews (Patton 2002)....
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...We conducted interviews, which permit in-depth inquiry into the experiences of participants (Patton 2002), in an effort to answer the research questions and to achieve the research objectives....
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TL;DR: It is revealed that important subjective as well social factors influence the way people deal with a chronic illness like asthma.
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TL;DR: A strictly formulaic approach to the assessment of capacity is unlikely to capture specific individual nuances; therefore, capacity assessment instruments should support, but not replace, experienced clinical judgement.
Abstract: Aims and objectives
To provide a narrative synthesis of research findings on instruments or tools designed to aid assessment of patient capacity to consent to treatment.
Background
Capacity assessment is of significant priority within health care as a finding of incapacity is a vehicle for the removal of many of an individual's fundamental rights. Despite there being many instruments and tools available to aid health professionals in the assessment of patient capacity, there are no standardised guidelines from professional bodies that inform the assessment of mental capacity.
Design
Integrative review.
Method
Primary studies of instruments or tools concerning assessment of patient capacity to consent to treatment, published in English in peer-reviewed journals between January 2005–December 2010, were included in the review. Review papers of capacity assessment instruments were included for years including and prior to 2006.
Results
Nineteen instruments were found which assess patient capacity to consent. Key themes were identified in terms of capacity domains assessed, psychometric properties, instrument implementation, patient populations studied and instrument versus clinician judgement.
Conclusion
Despite a plethora of capacity assessment instruments and tools available, only a small number of instruments were found to have demonstrated both reliability and validity. Further research is required to improve the validity of existing capacity assessment instruments.
Relevance to clinical practice
Increased attention to patient rights and autonomy arguably places a considerable burden on healthcare professionals to facilitate capacity assessments across a continuum of health care. Despite a plethora of capacity assessment instruments and tools being available to healthcare professionals, a comprehensive assessment requires time and is often difficult in the acute care setting. A strictly formulaic approach to the assessment of capacity is unlikely to capture specific individual nuances; therefore, capacity assessment instruments should support, but not replace, experienced clinical judgement.
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors looked at 400 technology transfer disclosures and their inventors over a 10-year period at a large US research university and found that faculty productivity in terms of patenting is not related to commercialization success, but entrepreneurial qualities are significantly correlated.
Abstract: This study looks at 400 technology transfer disclosures and their inventors over a 10-year period at a large US research university. We find that faculty productivity in terms of patenting is not related to commercialization success, but entrepreneurial qualities are significantly correlated. Results indicate that the significant factors in successfully forming a university spin-out are the level of experience of the faculty member and participation in an industry sponsored research agreement. We also find that the academic inventor's entrepreneurial experience and inclination toward commercialization have the most positive impacts on the formation of a new venture.
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...We approached this research as a comprehensive exploratory initiative that triangulates qualitative data from naturalistic inquiry and quantitative data from databases and controlled surveys to give a concise picture of the academic entrepreneur (Patton, 2002)....
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TL;DR: In this article, the authors address the democratic paradox in environmental and sustainability education by drawing on Bruno Latour's conceptual distinction between "matters of fact" and " matters of concern" and the notion of attachments that goes with it.
Abstract: In this article, we address the democratic paradox in environmental and sustainability education (ESE) by drawing on Bruno Latour’s conceptual distinction between ‘matters of fact’ and ‘matters of concern’ and the notion of attachments that goes with it. We present an analysis of three cases (nature excursions, workshops that promote ecological behavioural change and making documentary films) focusing on how diverse educational practices deal with sustainability issues as matters of fact, matters of value and/or matters of concern. We examine how these Latourian concepts incite an analysis of educational practices that enriches the discussion about the democratic paradox in ESE. This finally brings us to point out how a concern-oriented ESE might take shape.
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...The seven cases were selected through heterogeneity sampling (Patton 2002)....
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