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Qualitative research & evaluation methods
Michael Quinn Patton
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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.read more
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Perceptions of barriers in managing diabetes: perspectives of Hispanic immigrant patients and family members.
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Exploring ward nurses' perceptions of continuing education in clinical settings
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High school athletes’ perspectives on character development through sport participation
Martin Camiré,Pierre Trudel +1 more
TL;DR: In this article, the authors used qualitative methodologies to examine character development using A. Rudd's framework of character development in sport from 2005 and found that character is a socially constructed concept that can be interpreted in a wide variety of manners.
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Social media in Saudi Arabia: Exploring its use during two natural disasters
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TL;DR: The authors explored social media activity during two peacetime natural disasters in Saudi Arabia, a country where citizen participation in public matters is minimized and communication with government is characterised by restraint, and found that social media helped users to communicate the gravity of the damage of the floods; discuss rationally what really happened, and why and who was responsible; criticize the government and call for action to be taken to remedy the situation; and express deep emotions of sadness over the loss of lives in a way that united people.