Research Design: Qualitative and Quantitative ApproachesThis book provides the basis for deciding whether to use a qualitative or quantitative approach for the design of a research study and how to write up the results of a study for a journal article or dissertation. Addressing these issues, the author offers a guide to the major design decisions, such as deciding upon a paradigm, stating the purpose of the study, identifying the research questions and hypotheses, using theory and defining and stating the significance of the study. |
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Use of the Literature | 20 |
The Purpose Statement | 56 |
Questions Objectives and Hypotheses | 69 |
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