Research methodology is the cornerstone of research. It links methods of research to the research outcomes, and governs the choice and use of research methods, instruments, procedures and techniques used in collecting and analysing data. Creswell (2014). This study will adopt a descriptive survey research design and both qualitative and quantitative research methods will be used in order to confirm the validity of the findings. The study will be conducted at Mafeteng, Mohales’s hoek, Qacha’s Nek, and Butha-Buthe branches and the research population will comprise of all registered users who make use of these libraries, the librarians and the library assistants. The methods which will be used to collect data are surveys, questionnaires, interviews …show more content…
A research methodology addresses the subjects of research design, sources of data, technique for collecting the data, and data analysis. This study will employ interpretivism and positivism as research paradigms. This is because both qualitative and quantitative research methods were used for the interviews, questionnaires, and observation in gathering and analysing the data that were collected. According to Creswell (2014) quantitative and qualitative approaches are the two basic paradigms of research. Both these methods are essential to the research process but Connaway and Powell (2010:117) point out that they require some common and some different skills. The use of the desired method depends on the research topic and the suitability of the questions asked. Each method has its own rules of practice (Naidu, 2009). The researcher chose to use a qualitative part of the instrument with library users and senior management in order to explore multiple perspectives about how the library services affect their experiences and views respectively. The details are that 60 users of branch libraries will …show more content…
Kachoka (2010), Naidu (2009), Shim (2010), all used a survey design. Moreover survey research approaches can save time and money without sacrificing efficiency, truthfulness and information adequacy in the research process (Naidu 2009). The promptness of gathering information and the fact that it allows for collecting data within a relatively short period of time is advantageous.
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The research methods include various research collection tools such as surveys, content analysis and participant observation. These are all used to collect data that creates a well-supported explanation for a theory supporting the researcher's argument or analysis. In reflection, there are strengths within using this method of research. One strength is the collection of valuable and reliable data.
Moreover, this methodological approach will help provide reliability and validity for the study. The researcher will use quantitative methods such as questionnaires and surveys in order to follow the objective nature of the positivist research paradigm.
3- Methodology, which includes sampling design, research design, collecting information, information analysis and limitations. 4- Findings, which includes conclusions and recommendations
Over the past few decades, libraries have been changing with the digital times. In “Document D”, the author stresses the importance of libraries changing and how crucial steps have been made towards digitizing libraries is how “One hundred percent of public libraries now offer access to the internet…” (Document D). Many students today are required to have internet access after school hours. Having a public library to go to helps many people, “...without internet at home, school or work” (Document D).
How I will conduct my research: The primary data collection will be conducted over a number of weeks. This will include questionaries and
Cut-off date 27 February. Part1: Essay. ‘Evaluate the contribution of a qualitative approach to research on friendship’. Part2: DE100 project report – Method.
An advantage of conducting a Survey is that it allows the researcher to collect a large amount of data over a short period of time. They can also be created and administered quickly and easily. A disadvantage of a Survey is that often times the answer choice on a survey may not reflect the participants true opinion. Case Study is a research method in which is single person is directly observed. This study is an open ended type of data collection.
Although technology can replace paper backs with e-books, it cannot replace the opportunities libraries have and continue to provide to everyone in their communities. Libraries also “... serve as the only access point for digital information and services' ' (Nancy Flores). For many they are reliant on libraries to use technology will is crucial in a society where technology is needed for everyday survival. Libraries then become especially important in low income areas as well as culturally diverse communities where the access to technology is less available for them.
Introduction Qualitative research are those kind of researches that an outcome is obtained without the application of statistical methods of data analysis (Strauss and Corbin, 1990 cited in Golafshani, 2003). However, the qualitative research takes a direct approach, where the researchers arrive at a conclusion through the observation of events as they occur naturally without external interferences (Golafshani, 2003). Ethical and methodological issues may arise, therefore in order to demonstrate the legitimacy of Qualitative research it is important to integrate rigour and trustworthiness. Potential ethical issues There is the need to take into consideration ethical issues that may arise from conducting qualitative researches.
Procedures This study will use a selecting informant sampling procedure, which will allow to interview a specific member of each school with will allow to obtain a specific and bias information about each athletic program and the results of the presence of medical provider during practices and games of any athletic activity. By analyzing each high school in the state of Oklahoma between classes 3A and 6A football programs, the primary researcher will be attempting to measure the results of the procedures, policies and medical practices that improved the health outcome for the student-athletes. Although, the athletic directors (ADs) of each school will be asked to complete the survey or designate another individual at the school (such as an athletic trainer, nurse, physician, or principal) that was better qualify for the task. All the individuals that completed the survey were asked to provide their position in the high school.
This literature review will be covering the topic on research paradigms. There are three major paradigms in the research paradigms which are the positivist paradigm research, interpretivist paradigm research and critical paradigm research. Each research paradigm has its own strengths and effectiveness due to their unique features which are specific to their particular approach as well as weaknesses. All researchers have their own beliefs and methods while conducting a research. Therefore, the ways of research studies conducted are vary.
Qualitative research method has been widely used to gather data on specific subjects. With in- depth analysis, this method helps the researcher to get greater insights on various phenomena. The major reason why it is usually preferred over other methods is that it not only examines the when, where and what of a decision making process but also the why and how. Debates, interviews and various other researches are the areas where this approach is commonly used. Depending on the requirement of the research, the data gets streamlined once the entire data is obtained and gathered.
INTRODUCTION The researchers are subjected to different theories, methods, and belief systems which are already existing to guide the investigation, inquiry or study. The research tradition or research paradigm is the system that a researcher needs to follow based on type of a research. Research Paradigm can be defined as a belief system which guides the researcher on how the study should be investigated and addressed. The focus of following paper will be on differentiating between three types of research traditions which are positivism, interpretivism and critical realism based on their positions on; reason for research, ontology, epistemology, axiology, and methodology.
In quantitative research, variables are identified and defined, and then relevant data is collected from study participants. A strength of this type of research is that the data is in numeric form, making it easier to interpret. It also studies the relationship between independent and dependent variables and can address questions such as does a relationship between variables exist, what is the direction of the relationship, how strong is the relationship between the variables, and what is the nature of the relationship. To be able to discover and answer the cause-and-effect relationship is a strength of quantitative research. Lastly, in quantitative research, the study can either be experimental or nonexperimental, meaning clinical trial or observational study, allowing for different types of research studies to be conducted.
Secondly, a methodology that describes the collection of data included together with highlights of limitations and thirdly key findings analysed and interpreted followed by some useful recommendations. Finally some future directions for research have been