INTERPRETIVE RESEARCH Distinctions from Positivist Research: -uses “sense making” processes to interpret reality rather than hypothesis testing processes -leans more toward using qualitative data, can use quantitative data at times to clear up confusion in some cases -Interpretive Research uses theoretical sampling (choosing test subjects based on whether or not they fit the criteria in which is being studied) versus… Read more »
Survey Research: Survey research is a research method which uses “standardized questions or interviews to collect data about people and their preferences, thoughts and behavior in a systematic manner”. This method has become very popular for quantitative research in social science. Typically best for- Descriptive, exploratory, or explanatory research Studies that have individual people as the units of analysis Strengths:… Read more »
With the feedback on my proposed topic and the cursory research I have done, there really is one primary question: How should an organization that interacts with the American public define “digital ethics”? Ideally, I would like to learn: what is the current definition and gaps in the digital ethics field how advanced is public and private sector organizations awareness… Read more »
Research Design – “a comprehensive plan for data collection in an empirical research project” Three required processes in Research Design: (1) the data collection process (Chapter 5) (2) the instrument development process (3) the sampling process Two primary data collection methods: Positive Method Interpretive Method Theory testing Theory building Deductive approach (theory then data) Inductive approach (data then theory) Largely… Read more »
After reading the feedback on my research proposal, I agree that I need to narrow my focus. I’m interested in understanding what type of training medical professionals receive in regard to cultural competency. After considering the spatial limits of my research, I’ve determined that I would like to examine VCU as a medical education provider to start. I’m interested in… Read more »
I want to know what kind of sponsorship the student-athletes at the University of Richmond are seeking. Through this research, I will be able to produce information tools, which may include brochures or information videos, which will be able to help athletes finalize the sponsorship agreement they want in a more specific way. I believe that research and analysis is… Read more »
Filtering out bad questions in order to reach a good research goal can be difficult. In terms of college recruiting, many subtopics lie under the blanket term; however, I am beginning my recruiting knowledge myself and history and direction are important to understanding contemporary recruiting. Analyzing what I know and understand directed me to two main questions: What are some… Read more »
With a second look at my research topic and your feedback about narrowing the scope, I am looking to research specifically tennis/individual sports. I want to focus on Novak Djokovic in the tennis world to better understand his mental process and the mental training that he goes through to become more successful. As well, the rituals/procedures he uses on court… Read more »
What do you want to learn? I’m interested in exploring the concept of weathering and its impact on maternal outcomes for Black women. What is weathering? What are the qualitative and quantitative assumptions surrounding this concept? Why are Black women, across all income and social classes dying at three times the rate of white women during childbirth? Does the quantitative… Read more »
My Research Questions: Being involved in communications and marketing for collegiate teams at the University of Richmond, I understand the every-changing and evolving realm of social media in collegiate athletics. This topic is fascinating because I believe there are so many different audiences that consume social media of a particular team, school, conference, etc. Is it family members, potential recruits,… Read more »