This document analyzes the methodologies and methods used in property research journals between 1990 and 2000. It examines journals from the US and UK, as well as the interdisciplinary journal Housing Studies. The results show that US journals exclusively use positivist perspectives and favor econometric modeling and statistical analysis. UK journals also tend towards positivist perspectives but contain a wider range of approaches. Housing Studies includes more non-positivist work and a greater diversity of methodologies like heuristics. The study suggests that while quantitative analysis dominates, property research could benefit from more qualitative approaches to gain a deeper understanding of the real estate market.
This document provides an overview of definitions of mixed methods research that have emerged over time. It discusses early definitions that focused on mixing methods or methodology. More recent definitions emphasize mixing qualitative and quantitative elements across multiple phases of research for the purposes of breadth, depth, and corroboration. The document also examines definitions that view mixed methods as representing multiple perspectives or ways of understanding the social world. In summarizing various definitions, the document aims to capture the diverse viewpoints that exist regarding what constitutes mixed methods research.
This document summarizes a literature review on the application of mixed methods research in organizational studies. It finds that mixed methods research, which combines quantitative and qualitative data and analysis, is becoming increasingly popular in fields like sociology, psychology, education, and health sciences. However, mixed methods have been less used in business and management research. The literature review examines articles from 2003-2009 in the journals Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and Organizational Research Methods to identify uses of mixed methods in organizational research. It finds that mixed methods can provide a more comprehensive understanding than single method studies and discusses benefits and challenges of mixed methods applications.
This document outlines the course outline for Basic Science Research I, a grade 7 subject that equips students with research skills. Over four quarters, topics covered include the scientific research process, identifying variables, designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, testing hypotheses, and communicating findings. Students will practice skills like selecting research topics, formulating hypotheses, conducting experiments, and presenting their work. The goal is for students to complete a simple science investigatory project to demonstrate their research abilities.
Mixed Methods Research Approaches:Warrant Consideration Phenomena in theMetho...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR).The Journal provides a common forum where all aspects of humanities and social sciences are presented. IOSR-JHSS publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical research, technical notes etc.
MIX methode- building better theory by bridging the quantitative-qualitative ...politeknik NSC Surabaya
This document discusses the benefits of using qualitative research methods to build theory. It begins by distinguishing between quantitative and qualitative research paradigms in terms of their underlying philosophies, goals, and methods. The key difference is that quantitative research aims for replication and theory testing, while qualitative research aims to understand social phenomena from the perspectives of participants to develop new theories.
The document then provides an overview of qualitative research methods for data collection and analysis, focusing on grounded theory building. Grounded theory allows researchers to generate a detailed understanding of a phenomenon and develop a logically compelling analysis that identifies constructs and relationships to advance theory. The document argues that combining qualitative and quantitative methods can fully develop understanding and refine theories of organizational phenomena.
This document provides an overview of the research process. It defines research and describes the key characteristics of research such as being systematic, controlled, and empirical. The document outlines the different types of research according to interest, method, purpose, and data analysis required. It also discusses the importance of research and the sources and considerations for selecting a research problem. The steps in formulating a research problem are presented, including identifying a broad topic, narrowing it down, raising questions, and developing objectives. Key concepts like variables and how to develop specific and measurable objectives are also covered.
Research methodolgy and legal writing: Content AnalysisNikhil kumar Tyagi
This document provides an overview of content analysis as a research method. It defines content analysis as the systematic study and quantification of messages to make inferences about their meaning. The document discusses the history and development of content analysis, outlines different types (conceptual and relational analysis), and reviews common uses such as studying social phenomena, media coverage, and sensitive topics. Content analysis is presented as a versatile tool across many fields for analyzing recorded communication.
This document provides guidance on writing the methodology chapter of a thesis. It discusses the key purposes and components of the methodology chapter, including an introduction, research questions or objectives, research design and framework, data collection methods, data analysis procedures, and considerations of reliability and validity. Examples of methodology chapter outlines and components are also provided for reference. The document emphasizes using the past tense and passive voice when describing the methodology.
This document provides an overview of definitions of mixed methods research that have emerged over time. It discusses early definitions that focused on mixing methods or methodology. More recent definitions emphasize mixing qualitative and quantitative elements across multiple phases of research for the purposes of breadth, depth, and corroboration. The document also examines definitions that view mixed methods as representing multiple perspectives or ways of understanding the social world. In summarizing various definitions, the document aims to capture the diverse viewpoints that exist regarding what constitutes mixed methods research.
This document summarizes a literature review on the application of mixed methods research in organizational studies. It finds that mixed methods research, which combines quantitative and qualitative data and analysis, is becoming increasingly popular in fields like sociology, psychology, education, and health sciences. However, mixed methods have been less used in business and management research. The literature review examines articles from 2003-2009 in the journals Strategic Management Journal, Journal of Organizational Behavior, and Organizational Research Methods to identify uses of mixed methods in organizational research. It finds that mixed methods can provide a more comprehensive understanding than single method studies and discusses benefits and challenges of mixed methods applications.
This document outlines the course outline for Basic Science Research I, a grade 7 subject that equips students with research skills. Over four quarters, topics covered include the scientific research process, identifying variables, designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, testing hypotheses, and communicating findings. Students will practice skills like selecting research topics, formulating hypotheses, conducting experiments, and presenting their work. The goal is for students to complete a simple science investigatory project to demonstrate their research abilities.
Mixed Methods Research Approaches:Warrant Consideration Phenomena in theMetho...iosrjce
IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science is a double blind peer reviewed International Journal edited by International Organization of Scientific Research (IOSR).The Journal provides a common forum where all aspects of humanities and social sciences are presented. IOSR-JHSS publishes original papers, review papers, conceptual framework, analytical and simulation models, case studies, empirical research, technical notes etc.
MIX methode- building better theory by bridging the quantitative-qualitative ...politeknik NSC Surabaya
This document discusses the benefits of using qualitative research methods to build theory. It begins by distinguishing between quantitative and qualitative research paradigms in terms of their underlying philosophies, goals, and methods. The key difference is that quantitative research aims for replication and theory testing, while qualitative research aims to understand social phenomena from the perspectives of participants to develop new theories.
The document then provides an overview of qualitative research methods for data collection and analysis, focusing on grounded theory building. Grounded theory allows researchers to generate a detailed understanding of a phenomenon and develop a logically compelling analysis that identifies constructs and relationships to advance theory. The document argues that combining qualitative and quantitative methods can fully develop understanding and refine theories of organizational phenomena.
This document provides an overview of the research process. It defines research and describes the key characteristics of research such as being systematic, controlled, and empirical. The document outlines the different types of research according to interest, method, purpose, and data analysis required. It also discusses the importance of research and the sources and considerations for selecting a research problem. The steps in formulating a research problem are presented, including identifying a broad topic, narrowing it down, raising questions, and developing objectives. Key concepts like variables and how to develop specific and measurable objectives are also covered.
Research methodolgy and legal writing: Content AnalysisNikhil kumar Tyagi
This document provides an overview of content analysis as a research method. It defines content analysis as the systematic study and quantification of messages to make inferences about their meaning. The document discusses the history and development of content analysis, outlines different types (conceptual and relational analysis), and reviews common uses such as studying social phenomena, media coverage, and sensitive topics. Content analysis is presented as a versatile tool across many fields for analyzing recorded communication.
This document provides guidance on writing the methodology chapter of a thesis. It discusses the key purposes and components of the methodology chapter, including an introduction, research questions or objectives, research design and framework, data collection methods, data analysis procedures, and considerations of reliability and validity. Examples of methodology chapter outlines and components are also provided for reference. The document emphasizes using the past tense and passive voice when describing the methodology.
Manan Shah is a Key Account Manager at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Ltd in Ahmedabad, India. He has over 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales and business development. He has a MBA in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Production from Kadi Sarva Vishvavidhyalaya and a BPharmacy degree. At his current role, he manages inventory and distribution of products and has exceeded sales targets. He has received several awards and achievements for his performance.
Dokumen ini memberikan instruksi singkat tentang cara menggunakan beberapa aplikasi seperti email, CCTV, dan timbangan dengan menjelaskan langkah-langkah login dan pengoperasiannya.
The diagnosis of ADHD requires gathering information from multiple sources like the child, parents, teachers and physicians to assess symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. A doctor takes a medical history to understand how long symptoms have occurred and their impact, as signs of ADHD may first be noticed before school when a child has trouble focusing, becomes easily distracted and lacks self-control.
The document discusses the formation of the solar system and properties of terrestrial planets. It provides information about asteroids, comets, satellites, and the minor planet Shakespeare. It also includes details about the exoplanet Kepler-22b and compares its properties to Earth and asteroids. Key facts about Kepler-22b are that it was discovered in 2009, has a radius 2.4 times Earth, and is the closest resemblance to Earth found so far, though its composition remains unknown.
Theory And Methodology In Networked Learninggrainne
This document discusses theories and methodologies used in networked learning research. It begins by defining networked learning as learning that promotes connections between learners, learners and tutors, and learners and learning resources through the use of information and communication technologies. The document then discusses some of the dominant theoretical perspectives in the field, including cultural-historical activity theory, communities of practice, actor-network theory, and cybernetics and systems thinking. It also outlines some common methodological approaches such as content analysis, ethnography, case studies, action research, and evaluation. Finally, it discusses challenges of interdisciplinary research in networked learning and strategies for overcoming those challenges.
This document discusses frameworks for designing research proposals. It introduces three main approaches: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. For each approach, the document discusses three key elements: knowledge claims, strategies of inquiry, and research methods. Knowledge claims refer to the philosophical assumptions a researcher brings, such as postpositivism, constructivism, or advocacy/participatory claims. Strategies of inquiry are the overall approach, such as experiments or ethnography. Methods are the specific data collection and analysis techniques used, such as surveys or interviews. These three elements shape the different approaches and the overall research design process.
This document provides an overview of different approaches to research design, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. It discusses three key elements of research: knowledge claims, strategies of inquiry, and methods. Knowledge claims refer to the philosophical assumptions researchers bring to a study, such as postpositivism, constructivism, advocacy/participatory, and pragmatism. Strategies of inquiry are the overall approach used, such as experiments, surveys, ethnography. Methods refer to specific data collection and analysis techniques, such as questionnaires, interviews, focus groups. These three elements combine to define quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods approaches. The document aims to provide a framework to help researchers design studies that are grounded in existing literature and approaches.
Grantham University Using Both Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Discussio...write4
This document discusses frameworks for combining qualitative and quantitative methods in social science research. It presents typologies that classify analyses as mono-method (qualitative or quantitative only) or mixed-method. The document also discusses case-oriented, variable-oriented, and process-oriented approaches to analysis. Finally, it introduces the concept of "cross-over mixed analysis," which uses analytical techniques from one tradition to analyze data from another tradition.
Grantham University Using Both Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Discussio...write31
1) The document discusses the need for a philosophical framework to justify combining qualitative and quantitative data analysis within the same study.
2) It compares and contrasts qualitative research paradigms like constructivism with quantitative paradigms like postpositivism, and mixed research paradigms like pragmatism.
3) The document argues that providing a philosophical grounding for mixed analysis strategies can help establish mixed methods as a distinctive methodology.
This document provides a summary of the first 5 chapters of the book "Foundations of Mixed Methods Research" by Charles Teddlie and Abbas Tashakkori. It discusses the emergence of mixed methods research as the third research community alongside qualitative and quantitative approaches. The chapters explore the fundamentals of mixed methods, the evolution of methodological thought before and after the 20th century, and paradigm issues in mixed methods research. Key topics covered include the mixed methods, qualitative, and quantitative research communities; the inductive-deductive research cycle; expanding paradigm contrast tables; and the institutionalization of mixed methods since 1990.
The document discusses methodological considerations for case study research. It provides guidance on key design decisions for case studies, including: selecting cases, sampling time periods, and choosing business units/sites for data collection. The document uses a case study of organizational integration following two mergers in Norway to illustrate these methodological choices.
Analysis Of Publications And Citations From A Geophysics Research InstituteAndrew Molina
This document analyzes publications and citations from scientists employed at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics from 1972-present. It classifies the 1,128 total publications into four categories based on differences in citation rates and percentages never cited. It also evaluates five methods for determining citation half-life and discusses the robustness of each. The categories and half-life analysis provide insight into research performance and styles between individuals and subfields.
Research has been very interesting discipline to scholars and researchers for the past decades, but now new researchers and even final year students might find it difficult because their experience towards it may be very limited even thought they are expected to do and present their final project proposals. The fact remains that, research is so interesting and exciting subject, all you need is to be interested your area of research, select good topic and be ready to contribute.
The document discusses different types of research design, including basic research which aims to produce new knowledge, applied research which aims to help solve social problems, and evaluation research which assesses the impact of programs. It also discusses theories and concepts, the difference between theory and description, deductive and inductive reasoning, hypotheses, advantages and disadvantages of case study research, and distinguishing basic from applied research.
This document provides an overview of theoretical perspectives and methodologies used in learning design research. It discusses how researchers come from a variety of disciplines including education, computer science, psychology, and more. Common theoretical perspectives discussed include sociocultural theories like cultural historical activity theory, communities of practice, and actor network theory. Methodologies used include qualitative approaches like ethnography, case studies, and action research as well as quantitative content analysis and evaluation. The relationship between theories, methods, and different epistemological stances is also examined.
The document discusses different types of research designs including historical, descriptive, experimental, and case study designs. It provides definitions and explanations of each design. Historical design focuses on examining past events. Descriptive design describes present conditions, situations, or phenomena. Experimental design tests the effects of manipulating variables through controlled experiments. Case study design involves an in-depth analysis of an individual, group, or situation over time. The document also discusses key aspects of each design such as methods, procedures, advantages, limitations, and examples.
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52What is Action Research?
Via
A review of the Literature
A Dissertation Extract
By
Dr. George SlentzIf you choose to use this document as part of your research, use the following reference notation:Slentz, G.M. (2003). A collaborative action research approach to developing
statewide information standards supporting the Delaware education
network.
CHAPTER II
Literature Review
Inclusion Criteria
After determining the focus of this dissertation, several Wilmington College faculty members including academic advisors offered suggestions of relevant literature references. In addition to those recommendations, two annotated AR bibliographies by Dick (2002a & 2002b) provided a wealth of relevant material to review.
The Internet served as both an independent resource as well as a method to access EBSCOhost an electronic search engine which accesses numerous academic databases, such as Academic Search Premier, Masterfile, and Business Source Elite. Only articles that offered text availability through EBSCOhost were reviewed. Most Internet searches were conducted using www.Google.com an excellent, in depth publicly available search engine. In utilizing either EBSCOhost or Google, various combinations of search words were used. For example, one search would consist of “research and action” and the second “action research.” Since most search engines used, search, based on word sequence, interchanging the searching sequence of the words was essential. The searches centered in two specific topic areas: action research methodologies and information technology standards.
The Wilmington College Library provided some additional resources dealing with “research” and “researching techniques,” as well completed Wilmington College dissertations.
Overview of Action Research Literature
Action research literature was reviewed first, including definitions, methodologies, origins, and evolution. An in depth examination of AR literature revealed there was no universal AR methodology, but rather a confusing conglomeration of methodologies all alleged to be AR. In some instances, the differences were subtle, such as who identified the research setting, the researcher, or the client (Schein, 2001). In other more diverse examples, conflicting paradigms, epistemologies, and methodologies emerged (Heron & Reason, 1997). Swepson (1998) said, “I found some of the literature on the practice of action research to be contradictory and this left me confused about how to practice it” (p.2). Comments such as this one helped this researcher appreciate that other researchers were equally confused. The context of an AR study may appear disparate to different researchers. This lack of clarity and definition was quite common in AR literature, and these discrepancies often hindered understanding and comprehension of AR processes.
A variety of reasons for the shortcomings in AR discipline were identified: a lack of integration in the literature, de.
This document summarizes the results of a content analysis of 322 dissertations submitted to the Department of Library and Information Science at S.G.B. Amravati University between 1993-2009. The analysis found that bibliometric studies were the most popular research area among students, accounting for 11.18% of dissertations. Evaluation studies and studies on library growth and development were also popular subjects. Professors R.B. Jatkar and M.R. Kherde guided the highest number of dissertations at 18.01% and 16.15%, respectively. Overall, the content analysis provided insights into trends in dissertation topics and advisors over the 16-year study period.
This document provides an overview of the history and origins of action research. It discusses how while the origins are unclear, Kurt Lewin in the 1940s is often cited as constructing the theory of action research by describing it as a spiral process of planning, action, and evaluating results. It also explores various influences and movements that contributed to the development of action research over time, such as the science in education movement in the late 19th century. Furthermore, the document examines different definitions and types of action research that have been proposed, including technical, practical, and emancipatory approaches.
Manan Shah is a Key Account Manager at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Ltd in Ahmedabad, India. He has over 8 years of experience in pharmaceutical sales and business development. He has a MBA in Pharmaceutical Marketing and Production from Kadi Sarva Vishvavidhyalaya and a BPharmacy degree. At his current role, he manages inventory and distribution of products and has exceeded sales targets. He has received several awards and achievements for his performance.
Dokumen ini memberikan instruksi singkat tentang cara menggunakan beberapa aplikasi seperti email, CCTV, dan timbangan dengan menjelaskan langkah-langkah login dan pengoperasiannya.
The diagnosis of ADHD requires gathering information from multiple sources like the child, parents, teachers and physicians to assess symptoms like inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity. A doctor takes a medical history to understand how long symptoms have occurred and their impact, as signs of ADHD may first be noticed before school when a child has trouble focusing, becomes easily distracted and lacks self-control.
The document discusses the formation of the solar system and properties of terrestrial planets. It provides information about asteroids, comets, satellites, and the minor planet Shakespeare. It also includes details about the exoplanet Kepler-22b and compares its properties to Earth and asteroids. Key facts about Kepler-22b are that it was discovered in 2009, has a radius 2.4 times Earth, and is the closest resemblance to Earth found so far, though its composition remains unknown.
Theory And Methodology In Networked Learninggrainne
This document discusses theories and methodologies used in networked learning research. It begins by defining networked learning as learning that promotes connections between learners, learners and tutors, and learners and learning resources through the use of information and communication technologies. The document then discusses some of the dominant theoretical perspectives in the field, including cultural-historical activity theory, communities of practice, actor-network theory, and cybernetics and systems thinking. It also outlines some common methodological approaches such as content analysis, ethnography, case studies, action research, and evaluation. Finally, it discusses challenges of interdisciplinary research in networked learning and strategies for overcoming those challenges.
This document discusses frameworks for designing research proposals. It introduces three main approaches: quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. For each approach, the document discusses three key elements: knowledge claims, strategies of inquiry, and research methods. Knowledge claims refer to the philosophical assumptions a researcher brings, such as postpositivism, constructivism, or advocacy/participatory claims. Strategies of inquiry are the overall approach, such as experiments or ethnography. Methods are the specific data collection and analysis techniques used, such as surveys or interviews. These three elements shape the different approaches and the overall research design process.
This document provides an overview of different approaches to research design, including quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods. It discusses three key elements of research: knowledge claims, strategies of inquiry, and methods. Knowledge claims refer to the philosophical assumptions researchers bring to a study, such as postpositivism, constructivism, advocacy/participatory, and pragmatism. Strategies of inquiry are the overall approach used, such as experiments, surveys, ethnography. Methods refer to specific data collection and analysis techniques, such as questionnaires, interviews, focus groups. These three elements combine to define quantitative, qualitative or mixed methods approaches. The document aims to provide a framework to help researchers design studies that are grounded in existing literature and approaches.
Grantham University Using Both Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Discussio...write4
This document discusses frameworks for combining qualitative and quantitative methods in social science research. It presents typologies that classify analyses as mono-method (qualitative or quantitative only) or mixed-method. The document also discusses case-oriented, variable-oriented, and process-oriented approaches to analysis. Finally, it introduces the concept of "cross-over mixed analysis," which uses analytical techniques from one tradition to analyze data from another tradition.
Grantham University Using Both Quantitative and Qualitative Methods Discussio...write31
1) The document discusses the need for a philosophical framework to justify combining qualitative and quantitative data analysis within the same study.
2) It compares and contrasts qualitative research paradigms like constructivism with quantitative paradigms like postpositivism, and mixed research paradigms like pragmatism.
3) The document argues that providing a philosophical grounding for mixed analysis strategies can help establish mixed methods as a distinctive methodology.
This document provides a summary of the first 5 chapters of the book "Foundations of Mixed Methods Research" by Charles Teddlie and Abbas Tashakkori. It discusses the emergence of mixed methods research as the third research community alongside qualitative and quantitative approaches. The chapters explore the fundamentals of mixed methods, the evolution of methodological thought before and after the 20th century, and paradigm issues in mixed methods research. Key topics covered include the mixed methods, qualitative, and quantitative research communities; the inductive-deductive research cycle; expanding paradigm contrast tables; and the institutionalization of mixed methods since 1990.
The document discusses methodological considerations for case study research. It provides guidance on key design decisions for case studies, including: selecting cases, sampling time periods, and choosing business units/sites for data collection. The document uses a case study of organizational integration following two mergers in Norway to illustrate these methodological choices.
Analysis Of Publications And Citations From A Geophysics Research InstituteAndrew Molina
This document analyzes publications and citations from scientists employed at the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics from 1972-present. It classifies the 1,128 total publications into four categories based on differences in citation rates and percentages never cited. It also evaluates five methods for determining citation half-life and discusses the robustness of each. The categories and half-life analysis provide insight into research performance and styles between individuals and subfields.
Research has been very interesting discipline to scholars and researchers for the past decades, but now new researchers and even final year students might find it difficult because their experience towards it may be very limited even thought they are expected to do and present their final project proposals. The fact remains that, research is so interesting and exciting subject, all you need is to be interested your area of research, select good topic and be ready to contribute.
The document discusses different types of research design, including basic research which aims to produce new knowledge, applied research which aims to help solve social problems, and evaluation research which assesses the impact of programs. It also discusses theories and concepts, the difference between theory and description, deductive and inductive reasoning, hypotheses, advantages and disadvantages of case study research, and distinguishing basic from applied research.
This document provides an overview of theoretical perspectives and methodologies used in learning design research. It discusses how researchers come from a variety of disciplines including education, computer science, psychology, and more. Common theoretical perspectives discussed include sociocultural theories like cultural historical activity theory, communities of practice, and actor network theory. Methodologies used include qualitative approaches like ethnography, case studies, and action research as well as quantitative content analysis and evaluation. The relationship between theories, methods, and different epistemological stances is also examined.
The document discusses different types of research designs including historical, descriptive, experimental, and case study designs. It provides definitions and explanations of each design. Historical design focuses on examining past events. Descriptive design describes present conditions, situations, or phenomena. Experimental design tests the effects of manipulating variables through controlled experiments. Case study design involves an in-depth analysis of an individual, group, or situation over time. The document also discusses key aspects of each design such as methods, procedures, advantages, limitations, and examples.
PAGE 52What is Action ResearchViaA review of the Literat.docxgerardkortney
PAGE
52What is Action Research?
Via
A review of the Literature
A Dissertation Extract
By
Dr. George SlentzIf you choose to use this document as part of your research, use the following reference notation:Slentz, G.M. (2003). A collaborative action research approach to developing
statewide information standards supporting the Delaware education
network.
CHAPTER II
Literature Review
Inclusion Criteria
After determining the focus of this dissertation, several Wilmington College faculty members including academic advisors offered suggestions of relevant literature references. In addition to those recommendations, two annotated AR bibliographies by Dick (2002a & 2002b) provided a wealth of relevant material to review.
The Internet served as both an independent resource as well as a method to access EBSCOhost an electronic search engine which accesses numerous academic databases, such as Academic Search Premier, Masterfile, and Business Source Elite. Only articles that offered text availability through EBSCOhost were reviewed. Most Internet searches were conducted using www.Google.com an excellent, in depth publicly available search engine. In utilizing either EBSCOhost or Google, various combinations of search words were used. For example, one search would consist of “research and action” and the second “action research.” Since most search engines used, search, based on word sequence, interchanging the searching sequence of the words was essential. The searches centered in two specific topic areas: action research methodologies and information technology standards.
The Wilmington College Library provided some additional resources dealing with “research” and “researching techniques,” as well completed Wilmington College dissertations.
Overview of Action Research Literature
Action research literature was reviewed first, including definitions, methodologies, origins, and evolution. An in depth examination of AR literature revealed there was no universal AR methodology, but rather a confusing conglomeration of methodologies all alleged to be AR. In some instances, the differences were subtle, such as who identified the research setting, the researcher, or the client (Schein, 2001). In other more diverse examples, conflicting paradigms, epistemologies, and methodologies emerged (Heron & Reason, 1997). Swepson (1998) said, “I found some of the literature on the practice of action research to be contradictory and this left me confused about how to practice it” (p.2). Comments such as this one helped this researcher appreciate that other researchers were equally confused. The context of an AR study may appear disparate to different researchers. This lack of clarity and definition was quite common in AR literature, and these discrepancies often hindered understanding and comprehension of AR processes.
A variety of reasons for the shortcomings in AR discipline were identified: a lack of integration in the literature, de.
This document summarizes the results of a content analysis of 322 dissertations submitted to the Department of Library and Information Science at S.G.B. Amravati University between 1993-2009. The analysis found that bibliometric studies were the most popular research area among students, accounting for 11.18% of dissertations. Evaluation studies and studies on library growth and development were also popular subjects. Professors R.B. Jatkar and M.R. Kherde guided the highest number of dissertations at 18.01% and 16.15%, respectively. Overall, the content analysis provided insights into trends in dissertation topics and advisors over the 16-year study period.
This document provides an overview of the history and origins of action research. It discusses how while the origins are unclear, Kurt Lewin in the 1940s is often cited as constructing the theory of action research by describing it as a spiral process of planning, action, and evaluating results. It also explores various influences and movements that contributed to the development of action research over time, such as the science in education movement in the late 19th century. Furthermore, the document examines different definitions and types of action research that have been proposed, including technical, practical, and emancipatory approaches.
Assignment 2 Case StudyRead the following articleAgostinhodesteinbrook
Assignment 2: Case Study
Read the following article:
Agostinho, S. (2004). Naturalistic inquiry in e-learning research.
International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 4
(1), Article 2. Retrieved Dec. 16, 2005, from
http://www.ualberta.ca/~iiqm/backissues/4_1/pdf/agostinho.pdf
Read the article and respond to the following:
Critique the process of data analysis that was conducted in the original research, as described in the journal article.
In the original research upon which this article is based, the researcher indicated that dominant themes were identified, and the themes were clustered into categories. Critique the underlying inductive logic utilized to analyze the data.
Discuss the researcher’s rationale, as described in the journal article, of adopting a naturalistic inquiry paradigm with regard to the process of data collection and analysis.
All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
Assignment 2 Grading Criteria
Maximum Points
Critique the process of data analysis.10Identified the dominant themes as highlighted in the article.10Critique the underlying inductive logic used to analyze the data.10Discuss the researcher’s rationale of adopting a naturalistic inquiry.10Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples, material and references from texts, library, and online resource database (see LIBRARY link on left.).10Wrote in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrated ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources, displayed accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation.15
Total:65
*****M6A2 SAMPLE
Case Study Critique
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Methods and Analysis of Qualitative Research
Introduction
In 2004 Ms. Shirley Agostinho published an article which was titled “Naturalistic inquiry in e-learning research” In this paper the researcher Agostinho (2004) addresses how the naturalistic inquiry paradigm was used in an e-learning research study that looked at the use of the World Wide Web technology in higher education. The purpose of the paper is to review and critique the data analysis process, dominant themes presented, underlying logic and researcher’s rationale for adopting a naturalistic inquiry methodology.
Critiquing the data analysis process
There are numerous approaches for analyzing qualitative data. According to Shilling (2006) content analysis is generally defined as a method of analyzing written, verbal or visual communication messages. Wildemuth and Zhang (2009) isolated eight steps which comprise the process of qualitative content analysis. The following table applies the eight step process to the data reflected in the researchers’ article.
Strengths
Weaknesses and limitations
1). Preparing the data
The researcher collected data through participant observations, interviews, questionnaire and reflexive journal.
Creswell (2009) identifies triangulation as the use of multiple sourc ...
FIND THAT CASE STUDIES EMPHASIZED EXTERNAL VALIDITY / TUTORIALOUTLET DOT COMalbert0030
Business School Credit Suisse, Zurich, Switzerland Abstract: This article investigates the methodological sophistication of case studies as a tool
for generating and testing theory by analyzing case studies published 1995-2000 in ten
influential management journals. Using the framework developed by Cook and Campbell
(1979), and later adapted to case-study research by Eisenhardt (1989), and Yin (1994), we
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I share a little bit of information on an introduction to language education research, such as the definition of it, characteristics of research, philosophy, and a few pieces of information about qualitative and quantitive approaches. I hope it useful for us.
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1. The Cutting Edge 2001
An Analysis of Published Property Research Methodologies and
Methods
Deborah Levy, University of Auckland
ISBN:1-84219-088-1
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2. AN ANALYSIS OF PUBLISHED PROPERTY RESEARCH
METHODOLOGIES AND METHODS
Deborah Levy
Department of Property
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland
New Zealand
Matthew Henry
Department of Geography
The University of Auckland
Private Bag 92019
Auckland
New Zealand
Abstract
This paper examines the research perspective, methodologies and methods of a sample of
international property journals over recent years. Content analysis is used to establish the most
utilised methodologies and methods embraced by the academic property community over the ten-year
period 1990-2000. Results indicate that almost exclusively US journals publish papers that contain
statistical analysis, and in a majority of cases econometric modeling. UK journals although favouring
statistical analysis contain a wider number of approaches.
Introduction
This paper examines the research perspective, methodologies and methods of a sample of
US and UK academic property refereed journals over the ten-year period between 1990 and
2000. By utilising content analysis the theoretical perspective, methodological approach and
method(s) are identified. After setting out the results of this analysis the authors discuss the
implications for the academic community and possible opportunities to expand the creative
environment for a broad and deeper understanding of the workings of the property market.
Method and Procedure
A major goal of this paper is to determine the current use of different methodologies and
methods used to create the real estate body of knowledge. A full examination of all academic
property journals was not possible within the context of this paper, thus a sample of property
journals published between 1990 and 2000 were identified and content analysis utilised to
identify theoretical perspective, methodology, methods and topic areas. The intention of the
research is not to produce an exhaustive review of all property journals but to identify general
trends based on a sample as described below. The journals selected for examination were
perceived as reflecting the property discipline in both the UK and US. The US Journals were
chosen from the group of journals documented by Diaz III, Black and Rabianski (1996) as
being amongst the top ranked American academic property journals. The journals utilised for
this research are listed below.
UK Journals
• Journal of Property Finance (JPF),
• Journal of Property Investment and Finance (JPIF),
• Journal of Property Research (JPR),
• Journal of Property Valuation and Investment (JPVI),
US Journals
• Journal of Real Estate Research (JRER),
• Real Estate Economics (REE)
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3. Housing Studies (HS) was also included due to the number of property academics regularly
publishing in this journal. It was perceived by the authors as a top ranked interdisciplinary
academic journal containing a wider range of approaches than other property specific
journals, which constitute the core terrain for property academics.
Once the journals were identified, a sample of papers was then taken for analysis. The
sample comprised of papers published in the first volume in each of the years 1990, 1992,
1994, 1996, 1998, and 2000. Where the first issue consisted of a special edition, the next
non-special issue in that volume was chosen. Full runs of papers (1990-2000) were possible
for JPF, JPVI, JRER, REE, and HS, whilst the JPR run extended from 1992-2000, and JPIF
only in 2000. In total 217 papers were available for analysis. The results of this paper were
acquired through content analysis of the papers contained in these journals. Content analysis
has been described as a methodology utilised by researchers seeking to determine the
content of textual material through a process of systematic classification and analysis
(Berger, 1998; Wright, 1986). In the context of this work each paper within the sample
described above was categorised in the following way:
• by the theoretical perspective adopted by the author(s),
• by the methodologies used to organise the data collection process, and
• by the specific methods used to collect information.
In addition to these three categories two further categories of information were also collected:
• the gender of authors, and
• the institutional affiliation of authors.
Information on gender was collected through an examination of authors’ first names, and
institutional affiliation through the stated correspondence addresses.
Definitions
The process of generating the research information was based on the interpretation of texts,
therefore a number of broad definitions were required in order to guide the classification of
papers. These are outlined below:
Theoretical Perspective
Theoretical perspective can be defined as the philosophical stance informing the practice of
research (Crotty, 1998). The theoretical perspective for this research was based on whether
the paper assumed a positivist or non-positivist perspective. A positivist perspective is
defined as an approach that seeks by way of value-free, detached observation, “to identify
universal features of humanhood, society and history that offer explanation and hence
control and predictability” (Crotty, 1998, p67). In particular a positivist approach is
underpinned with assumptions of objectivity, validity, and generalisability (Crotty, 1998). In
contrast, non-positivist approaches were characterised as being primarily concerned with
understanding and meaning in human actions (Crotty, 1998). It should be noted that by
defining positivism in this way there is no necessary link between it and the use of
quantitative techniques (Crotty, 1998).
Methodology
Methodology comprises the strategy or plan of action, it is the research design that shapes
choices and the use of particular methods, and links them to the desired outcomes (Crotty,
1998). For the purpose of this research four broad methodological categories were
constructed; modelling, survey, heuristic inquiry, and textual, again there is no necessary
relationship between the choice of theoretical perspective and defined methodology. An
explanation of each methodology is set out as follows;
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4. Modelling was broadly classified for the purpose of this paper as those attempts to either
construct, or use, structured abstractions of reality. This definition did not limit the use of
modelling methodology to simply mathematically formulated models e.g. econometric
modelling. Examples of papers classified in this way included the Colwell and Yavas (1992)
study modelling the effects of building codes in achieving safe buildings and the Thompson
and Tscolacos (2000) paper that made projections in the industrial property market using
simultaneous equation modelling.
The process of survey relates to those various procedures involved in the collection and
analysis of data from individuals and/or groups. Rather than potentially include all those
papers that utilised survey data, the analysis limited the survey methodology to those papers
that directly reported upon survey practice (problem generation, sampling, data collection
and analysis) as the explicit intent of the paper (Frankfort-Nachmias and Nachmias, 1992).
Examples of such articles include Gallimore and Wolverton’s (2000) survey of valuers to
gauge their perceived role and their clients’ role, in the valuation process and Stockdale and
Lloyd’s (1998) survey carried out in two free-standing settlements in the Grampian area of
Scotland.
Heuristic methodologies referred to those approaches that relied on the incremental, but
guided, exploration of research questions rather than upon the application of formally stated
models (Moustakas, 1990). Moustakas (1990) defined this as a process of open-ended and
exploratory research. The following articles were characterised as utilising heuristic
methodologies, Malpass (2000), which examined the relationships between existing Housing
Associations and their historical antecedents, and McCulloch (1990), which examined the
extension, and regulation, of mortgages during the 1930s.
In contrast with the methodologies outlined above, textual methodology was taken as
referring to those approaches that were more than simply reflections of an external, and a
priori, world (Barnes and Duncan, 1992). In this respect, textual methodologies were defined
as strategies that explicitly considered texts as an object of research in their own right rather
than simply mediums of communication. Examples of textual methodology included, Mean’s
work (1996), which addressed the issue 'From Special Needs Housing to Independent
Living', and Chapman and Hunt’s (1996) policy review on housing and the European Union.
Given the lack of self-definition by the majority of papers’ authors’ regarding their theoretical
and methodological perspectives, the results as set out below are based on the interpretation
of the research material. Finally, no attempt was made to limit the potential number of
methods that could be attributed to a paper.
Papers sampled
Figure 1, breakdowns the 217 papers sampled by journal. This can be classified into 95
papers from US academic property journals, 83 papers from UK Property journals and 39
from Housing Studies.
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5. Figure 1
Breakdown of papers by journal
Year 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000
Journal of Property Finance (UK) - 9 8 6 - -
Journal of Property Investment and Finance (UK) - - - - - 6
Journal of Property Research (UK) - 4 4 7 4 4
Journal of Property Valuation and Investment (UK) 7 7 5 5 7 -
Journal of Real Estate Research (US) 10 10 9 7 8 9
Real Estate Economics (US) 7 6 8 7 7 7
Housing Studies (UK) 6 5 7 7 7 7
Total 30 41 41 39 33 33
Results
The following section sets out the results of the content analysis. These results are then
discussed in more detail together with their implications in the following section.
Gender
Figure 2 highlights the reflection of the small number of female authors represented in the
journals under study. From the total number of articles sampled women represented
approximately 8%, thus highlighting the dominance of male authors publishing in the
internationally refereed property journals sampled for this paper.
Figure 2
Breakdown of papers by gender
Journal Male Male Female Female D/K D/K
Total % Total % Total %
Journal of Property Finance 33 89 1 3 3 8
Journal of Property Investment and Finance 9 82 2 18 0 0
Journal of Property Research 33 89 3 8 1 3
Journal of Property Valuation and Investment 55 92 2 3 3 5
Journal of Real Estate Research 103 88 9 8 5 4
Real Estate Economics 79 90 3 3 6 7
Housing Studies 37 89 13 3 2 8
Total 349 87 31 8 20 5
Theoretical Perspective
The results relating to theoretical perspective have been examined both in terms of the
inclusion and exclusion of Housing Studies (Figure 3).
Figure 3
Theoretical perspective
Positivist Positivist Non Non
Positivist Positivist
Total % Total %
Journal of Property Finance (UK) 15 65 8 35
Journal of Property Investment and Finance (UK) 6 100 0 0
Journal of Property Research (UK) 17 74 6 26
Journal of Property Valuation and Investment (UK) 21 68 10 32
Journal of Real Estate Research (US) 53 100 0 0
Real Estate Economics (US) 42 100 0 0
Housing Studies 19 49 20 51
Total (including Housing Studies) 173 80 44 20
Total (excluding Housing Studies) 154 87 24 13
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6. It is clear from Figure 3 that the majority (87%) of property journals under examination take a
positivist standpoint to their research. The results further highlight the purely positivist
approach of the two US Journals where every published article is written from a positivist
perspective. Housing Studies, as anticipated contained approximately a 50% split between
positivist and non-positivist papers.
Figure 4
Methodology (total number of papers)
Econ Econ Survey Survey Heur Heur Text Text
Model Model istic istic ual ual
Total % Total % Total % Total %
JPF (UK) 7 30 5 22 5 22 6 33
JPIF (UK) 2 33 0 0 0 0 4 67
JPR (UK) 14 61 3 13 5 22 1 5
JPVI (UK) 9 29 2 6 16 52 4 13
JRER (US) 36 68 7 13 9 17 1 2
REE (US) 39 93 2 5 0 0 1 0
HS 1 2 11 28 20 51 7 17
Total (including HS) 108 50 30 14 55 25 24 11
Total (excluding HS) 107 60 19 11 35 20 17 10
The results relating to methodology as set out in Figure 4 indicate a preference towards
econometric modelling in property academic journals, with 60% of articles categorised as
using this method. This is even more evident when analysing the US journals which have a
substantially higher bias towards this approach, (JRER 68% and REE 93%). The authors
publishing in Housing Studies during the 1990 and 2000 time period indicated a preference
towards heuristic at 51%. with only 2% of articles utilising econometric modelling.
Figure 5
Statistical analysis
Statistical Analysis % of papers sampled
Journal of Property Finance (UK) 13 57
Journal of Property Investment and Finance (UK) 2 33
Journal of Property Research (UK) 16 70
Journal of Property Valuation and Investment (UK) 15 48
Journal of Real Estate Research (US) 49 94
Real Estate Economics (US) 41 98
Housing Studies 17 44
Total (including Housing Studies) 153 71
Total (excluding Housing Studies) 136 84
Figure 5 sets out the results indicating the number of articles incorporating statistical
analysis. It was concluded that US property journals are heavily biased in this respect with
98% of articles found in REE, and 94% in JRER utilising some form of statistical analysis. A
smaller percentage of UK articles rely on this approach with the maximum percentage found
in JPR at 70%. In contrast Housing Studies reflects only 44% of articles using some form of
statistical analysis.
Discussion and Implications
The purpose of this paper was to examine the theoretical perspective, methodologies and
methods utilised in a number of internationally refereed property journals and compare these
with top ranking interdisciplinary UK journal, Housing Studies. The results in themselves are
not surprising but contribute to the identification of the current approaches to real estate
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7. research. The study has indicated a number of trends, and highlights the different emphasis
between UK and US journals. The US journals considered, tend to publish articles
exclusively from a positivist standpoint, favour econometric modelling and other forms of
quantitative statistical analysis. The UK journals also tend to publish articles from a positivist
perspective but contain a wider range of analysis. Housing Studies however was found to be
far more wide ranging in methodologies, methods and theoretical standpoint. The question
therefore is whether the property discipline should be widening its approaches in line with
other disciplines or continue to concentrate primarily on econometric modelling and other
forms of statistical analysis.
Gerald Brown identified in his 1995 editorial for The Journal of Property Finance “an
important shift towards rigorous quantitative analysis”. The question that this paper poses is;
has this shift been to the exclusion of exploring the benefits of rigorous qualitative analysis?
The authors argue that the property academic community should again consider whether the
limited number of methodologies and theoretical perspectives are conducive to the growth of
a creative environment for a broad and deep understanding of the workings of the property
market.
The results of this study highlight the emphasis on quantitative research methods based on
econometric modelling and a dearth of research utilising qualitative methods. In property
studies as in other similar disciplines the quantitative approach to research is perceived by
many as objective relying heavily on statistics and figures, whereas the qualitative approach
is perceived as subjective and uses language and description (Khun, 1970). It is argued that
they can both contribute to understanding reality (Jean Lee, 1992) as no single approach has
a total view of reality. The results of this study should encourage property researchers to
investigate different approaches available to them, in order to foster a deeper understanding
of property and the wider markets they form.
The next section of this paper examines the potential for qualitative research within the
property academic discipline, it commences with a short description of qualitative research, it
then discusses a number of misconceptions regarding its lack of rigour. Finally, it considers
how it can be utilised in conjunction with quantitative approaches by way of triangulation and
thereby inform quantitative methods.
Qualitative Research
There are many definitions of qualitative research, Strauss and Corbin (1990, p17) define it
as any kind of research that produces findings not arrived at by means of statistical
procedures or other means of quantification. Berg (2001) differentiates between qualitative
and quantitative research by identifying qualitative research as referring to meanings,
concepts, definitions, characteristics, metaphors, symbols, and descriptions of things,
whereas quantitative research as referring to counts and measures of things. Denzin and
Lincoln (1994, p 4) state that qualitative researchers stress the socially constructed nature of
reality, the intimate relationship between the researcher and what is studied, and the
situational constraints that shape inquiry. They seek answers to questions that stress how
social experience is created and given meaning. In contrast, quantitative studies emphasise
the measurement and analysis of causal relationships between variables, not processes.
Inquiry is purported to be within a value-free framework. These definitions suggest that many
researchers identify quantitative research with numbers and relationships between variables
whereas qualitative research more with the exploration of ideas, concepts and meanings.
This differentiation often results in qualitative research being criticised for it being non-
scientific and thus invalid. As in any research approach if careful and rigorous design is not
accomplished, qualitative research can be wrong (Miles and Huberman, 1994), and of
course, some qualitative research projects have been poorly conducted (as have some
quantitative studies), but it would be disturbing if property academics dismiss the entire
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8. qualitative school of thought just because some studies inadequately applied the paradigms
and the methods (Berg, 2001).
It is a common misconception that reliability and validity can not be achieved in qualitative
research. Reliability and validity within this context make up the components of qualitative
objectivity. “Reliability” is defined as “the degree to which the finding is independent of
accidental circumstances of the research” and “validity” the degree to which the finding is
interpreted in the correct way”. Good qualitative research can be rigorous and if carried out
correctly should be extremely systematic and have the ability to be reproduced by
subsequent researchers (Berg, 2001). There is now a plethora of academic literature
informing of systematic processes that ensure valid meaning and reliable knowledge can be
drawn from qualitative data (Miles and Huberman, 1994). It is therefore argued that within
this framework, qualitative research has the ability to answer a wide-ranging number of
research questions, which may not be effectively addressed by traditional quantitative
analysis. Figure 6 highlights how different qualitative research techniques can assist in
exploration, explanation, description and prediction. This further demonstrates the
opportunities available to property academics in widening the types of research questions
being addressed by the discipline by embracing an expanded methodological base.
Figure 6
Qualitative Research - matching research questions with research strategy
Purpose of the study Research question Research strategy Example of collection
techniques
EXPLORATORY
• To investigate little • What is happening in the • Case study • Participant observation
understood phenomena industry? • Field study • In-depth interviewing
• To identify/discover • What are salient themes, • Expert opinion
important variables patters, categories in • Focus groups
• To generate hypotheses participants’ meaning
for further research structures?
• How are these patterns
linked with one another?
EXPLANATORY
• To explain the forces • What events, beliefs, • Multisite case study • Participant observation
causing the phenomenon attitudes, policies are • History • In-depth interviewing
in question shaping this phenomenon? • Field study • Survey questionnaire
• To identify plausible causal • How do these forces interact • Ethnography • Document analysis
networks shaping the to result in the
phenomenon phenomenon?
DESCRIPTIVE
• To document the • What are the salient • Case study • Participant observation
phenomenon of interest behaviours, events, • Field study • In-depth interviewing
attitudes, structures, • Ethnography • Document analysis
processes occurring in this • Unobtrusive measures
phenomenon? • Survey questionnaire
PREDICTIVE
• To predict the outcomes of • What will occur as a result of • Experiment • Survey questionnaire
the phenomenon this phenomenon? • Quasi experiment (large sample)
• To forecast the events and • Who will be affected? • Kinesics
behaviours resulting from • In what ways? • Content analysis
the phenomenon
Source: Marshall and Rossman, 1989
Not only can qualitative research be used alone to answer specific research questions but
there are a growing number of academics that are now recognising the advantages of
integrating both qualitative and quantitative research methods by way of triangulation.
Triangulation is broadly defined by Denzin (1978, p291) as “the combination of
methodologies in the study of the same phenomenon”. It is largely a vehicle for cross
validation when two or more distinct methods are found to be congruent and yield
comparable data. Triangulation may not be suitable for all research purposes, however, it is
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9. argued that it heightens qualitative methods to their deserved prominence and at the same
time, demonstrates that quantitative methods can and should be utilised in complementary
fashion (Jick, 1979).
Max Kummerow is one property academic that has recognised the benefits of such an
approach and published the following in an essay examining “Graaskamp on Research
Methods”:
“My personal view is that qualitative and quantitative methods are complementary and that
methodological mutual respect is as valuable as racial or religious tolerance. Not only are
diverse methods interesting in themselves, combining methods may lead to greater
understanding and better outcomes both in research and practice. Most real-world decisions
would be improved by information from both qualitative and quantitative research”
(Kummerow, 2000)
In this essay Kummerow recommends a problem-solving research approach combining both
qualitative and quantitative approaches. He comes to this conclusion by recognising the
inherent limitations of econometric models in particular highlights issues relating to data
limitations, misspecification, pretest bias, structural change and “other concerns that impose
limits on what models can tell us” he recognises these limits to be inherent in the nature of
reality. (Kummerow, 2000)
Other areas where econometricians recognise qualitative research as being useful is in
seeking out “left-out variables” Rao and Miller clearly state that “the true regression
specification can be estimated only when the researcher knows the truth and has data on all
variables to estimate it. A common situation is one in which the researcher has “left out”
variables either because he is unaware of their presence in the true specification or because
he does not have data for including them in the estimated equation” (Rao and Miller1971,
p29)
Current models in many cases still have a certain amount left unexplained, could qualitative
approaches bring to the for unexplained issues? An example of this is the issue of appraisal
smoothing, in-depth interviews with valuers and clients have allowed academics to
understand more fully the valuation process, which may account for one aspect of appraisal
smoothing (Levy and Schuck, 1999). It would have been difficult to uncover this process
without the use of in-depth interviews with the players involved in the process. Forecasting
models are another area where qualitative approaches may be of benefit. In many cases
forecasting models capture past trends in order to forecast, this will inevitably leads to purely
quantitative approaches being slow to reflect behavioural changes in the market. Qualitative
methods allow the research to explore more deeply possible issues for change and thus may
be effective in shedding light on potential changes.
Summary
This paper, through the content analysis of 217 academic papers over a ten- year period,
has highlighted the limited number of methodologies and methods represented in a number
of internationally refereed academic property journals. The authors argue that in order to
foster a deeper understanding of property markets and the behaviour of players within them,
property academics should look to embrace alternative methods and methodologies and as
Kummerow states “Journals should be more open to more diverse papers” (Kummerow
2000). There seems to be evidence of a change of view towards qualitative approaches and
hopefully a similar study in the future will an important shift towards rigorous qualitative
research.
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