Qualitative research produces information only on the particular cases studied, and any more general conclusions are only hypotheses. Quantitative methods can be used to verify which of such hypotheses are true. Wikipedia
Choosing Your Research Methodology There are many types of research methods and designs. Many students get a bit confused between the terms “Research Methodology” and “Research Design”. The first thing to be aware of is that a research methodology is a category of research, of which there are three: (1) Qualitative, (2) Quantitative, and (3)…
Motivation: A person’s motivation for achieving certain goals is affected by personal and by situational factors, including the expected outcome from these actions and their consequences. ~ Dr D. Chris Alleyne Here are this week’s academic tips on paraphrasing. Technique 1 Change your vocabulary. Many students get into plagiarism trouble because of an inability to…
Academic Writing Academic writing is what is expected of you such as when fulfilling the requirements of the PhD or other social science doctoral degrees. Many doctoral students believe they must use fancy language, big and impressive words, and technical terms to be considered academic writing. Many feel they are impressive with the excessive use…
A high rate of adults are pursuing doctoral degrees in a culture where many lack the knowledge of rules required for undertaking this complex process. Most remain unaware of the complexities associated that this academic, social, and interactive process entails. When it comes to social science research, the problems or opportunities for research ideas are…
Researchers often report quantitative observations in the form known today as statistics. The term statistics derived as a form of mathematics in the UK and dates to the 17th century (Porter, 1986). The use of statistics started in politics mostly to understand injustices, inequalities, and inefficiencies of political opponents, providing a way to gain political advantages.