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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.

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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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Learning for resilience? Exploring learning opportunities in biosphere reserves

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Lisen Schultz¹, Cecilia Lundholm¹•Institutions (1)

Stockholm University¹

20 Oct 2010-Environmental Education Research

TL;DR: The interdependence of society and nature, the inherent complexity of social-ecological systems, and the global deterioration of ecosystem services provide the rationale for a growing body of lit....

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Abstract: The interdependence of society and nature, the inherent complexity of social-ecological systems, and the global deterioration of ecosystem services provide the rationale for a growing body of lit ...

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...…information on how BRCs in potential learning sites (as defined above) work to facilitate learning, we made follow-up telephone interviews using the interview guide approach (Patton 2002) with key informants from 10 BRCs, drawn randomly from the English-speaking part of this group (Table 1)....
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...In order to gain in-depth information on how BRCs in potential learning sites (as defined above) work to facilitate learning, we made follow-up telephone interviews using the interview guide approach (Patton 2002) with key informants from 10 BRCs, drawn randomly from the English-speaking part of this group (Table 1)....
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Knowledge and Attitudes of Early Childhood Preservice Teachers Regarding the Inclusion of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Nicole Barned¹, Nancy Flanagan Knapp¹, Stacey Neuharth-Pritchett¹•Institutions (1)

University of Georgia¹

09 Nov 2011-Journal of Early Childhood Teacher Education

TL;DR: In this paper, knowledge and attitudes of 15 early childhood preservice teachers at a large southeastern university were surveyed using a modified version of the Autism Inclusion Questionnaire (Segall, 2008); four of these participants also engaged in subsequent in-depth interviews.

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Abstract: Limited research exists on what preservice teachers know and believe about children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and their inclusion in general education classrooms, especially in early childhood education. In this preliminary study, knowledge and attitudes of 15 early childhood preservice teachers at a large southeastern university were surveyed using a modified version of the Autism Inclusion Questionnaire (Segall, 2008); four of these participants also engaged in subsequent in-depth interviews. Results indicated preservice teachers lacked knowledge and held basic misconceptions about ASD and the needs of children with ASD in inclusive classrooms. While participants wanted to learn more in this area and were generally supportive of inclusion, they had mixed attitudes about inclusion of children with more severe disabilities and their own future roles in an inclusive classroom. Implications for both collegiate and noncollegiate preparation and in-service training of early childhood educators are ...

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...The interview and survey responses were analyzed a final time for triangulation (Patton, 2002)....
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...The interview and survey responses were analyzed a final time for triangulation ( Patton, 2002 )....
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A study of value in agile software development organizations

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Hiva Alahyari¹, Richard Berntsson Svensson², Tony Gorschek²•Institutions (2)

University of Gothenburg¹, Blekinge Institute of Technology²

01 Mar 2017-Journal of Systems and Software

TL;DR: How value is interpreted and prioritised, and how value is assured and measured is investigated, and what practices are used to achieve value in industry and what hinders the achievement of value is examined.

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Characterising B Corps as a sustainable business model: An exploratory study of B Corps in Australia

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Wendy Stubbs¹•Institutions (1)

Monash University¹

15 Feb 2017-Journal of Cleaner Production

TL;DR: Based on interviews with 14 Australian companies, this paper examined the B Corp model to enrich understanding of the characteristics of sustainable business models that align profit and societal impact, with a dominant objective of creating positive societal impacts for its stakeholders rather than maximising profit.

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‘Eyes on where children play’: a retrospective study of active free play

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Nicholas L. Holt¹, Homan Lee¹, Carolyn A. Millar¹, John C. Spence¹•Institutions (1)

University of Alberta¹

02 Jan 2015-Children's Geographies

TL;DR: In this paper, the authors examined factors that influenced childhood active free play participants were 13 young adults who resided in one western Canadian city They took part in semi-structured and walk-along interviews during which they were asked about their memories and experiences of play Analysis showed that, whereas parental restrictions and safety concerns were limiting factors, a sense of community and safety in numbers facilitated their involvement in active play, the young adults thought these factors had since become eroded from modern society.

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Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine factors that influenced childhood active free play Participants were 13 young adults who resided in one western Canadian city They took part in semi-structured and walk-along interviews during which they were asked about their memories and experiences of play Analysis showed that, whereas parental restrictions and safety concerns were limiting factors, a sense of community and safety in numbers facilitated their involvement in active free play However, the young adults thought these factors had since become eroded from modern society We concluded a reduced sense of perceived safety exists because there are fewer eyes on where children play

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...Purposeful sampling criteria (Patton 2002) were that participants must have resided in Edmonton for at least 10 years and be in the 18–21-year-old age range (to ensure...
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...The analysis was completed by two researchers working together and subsequently interrogated by other members of the research team (Patton 2002)....
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...Purposeful sampling criteria (Patton 2002) were that participants must have resided in Edmonton for at least 10 years and be in the 18–21-year-old age range (to ensure that they could talk about their play experiences as children within the city in question)....
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