scholarly journals importance of quantitative research in language testing and assessment: in the context of social works

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (S1) ◽  
pp. 317-330
Author(s):  
Md. Harun Rashid ◽  
Esra Sipahi
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Design Management ◽  
Large Sample Size ◽  
Statistical Research ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Language Testing And Assessment ◽  
Assessment And Testing ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation

These studies, in multiple fields, use many statistical analysis techniques and practices for these current studies. Some of these researchers like to be attributed to quantitative studies. Investigators are therefore intensely sharply divided, and they start competing to point out the advantages of their very own preferred techniques and technologies. However, both techniques and technologies possess pros and cons for all research teams. The objectives of this research are to know the advantages and disadvantages of using statistical research methodology for language measurement and evaluation. Focusing on ethical considerations, this study also found some strong points in the use of grounded theory for language assessment and research testing, such as the generation of more in-depth insights into the design, management, and interpretation of assessment and testing; and the exploration of behaviour, perceptions, feelings, and ability to understand of test subjects. A few other weak points are, for instance, smaller sample sizes and time-consuming quantitative research methods. However, on the other hand, they involve a large sample size and therefore do not necessitate a sufficiently long time to conduct. 

scholarly journals The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches and Methods in Language “Testing and Assessment” Research: A Literature Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Md Shidur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Language Testing ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Language Testing And Assessment ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Assessment And Testing ◽  
Assessment Research

The researchers of various disciplines often use qualitative and quantitative research methods and approaches for their studies. Some of these researchers like to be known as qualitative researchers; others like to be regarded as quantitative researchers. The researchers, thus, are sharply polarised; and they involve in a competition of pointing out the benefits of their own preferred methods and approaches. But, both the methods and approaches (qualitative and quantitative) have pros and cons. This study, therefore, aims to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using qualitative and quantitative research approaches and methods in language testing and assessment research. There is a focus on ethical considerations too. The study found some strengths of using qualitative methods for language “assessment and testing” research—such as, eliciting deeper insights into designing, administering, and interpreting assessment and testing; and exploring test-takers’ behaviour, perceptions, feelings, and understanding. Some weaknesses are, for instance, smaller sample size and time consuming. Quantitative research methods, on the other hand, involve a larger sample, and do not require relatively a longer time for data collection. Some limitations are that quantitative research methods take snapshots of a phenomenon: not in-depth, and overlook test-takers’ and testers’ experiences as well as what they mean by something. Among these two research paradigms, the quantitative one is dominant in the context of language testing and assessment research.

scholarly journals KARAKTERISTIK PETERNAK TERHADAP KEMAMPUAN BETERNAK SAPI POTONG DI KELURAHAN KLAMPOK KECAMATAN SANANWETAN KOTA BLITAR

2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-58
Author(s):  
Achmad Sambodo ◽  
Agustina Widyasworo ◽  
Resti Yuliana Rahmawati
Keyword(s):  
Data Collection ◽  
Beef Cattle ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Cattle Farms ◽  
Collection Methods

This study aims to determine the characteristics of breeders with regard to the ability to keep beef cattle in Klampok Village, Sananwetan District, Blitar City. The material in this study concerns beef cattle farms in Klampok sub-district, sananwetan sub-district, Blitar city using quantitative research methods in the form of case studies with 33 farmer respondents. Data collection methods are conducted through surveys, pre-questioned interviews and observation. The results obtained from this study are that the ability to raise beef cattle is appropriate in the category. Breeding experience has a significant effect on the ability to keep beef cattle, as Klampok has had a business for raising beef cattle for a long time, while age and education level have no effect because age and education level in the study area are relative. uniform so that they have no effect, then the number of animal possession has no effect. because the breeders in the Klampok sub-district consider beef cattle only as an afterthought, so it has no significant effect on the ability to keep beef cattle

Article Commentary: Mixed Methods in Visitor Studies Research

2000 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 45-52 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven S. Yalowitz ◽  
Marcella D. Wells
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Visitor Studies ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative Methods ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Research Studies

In visitor studies, there has been some debate about the use of qualitative versus quantitative research methods. Many evaluators understand the advantages and disadvantages of both methods, but deciding on the most appropriate method can still be problematic. This article summarizes the tenets of both qualitative and quantitative methods and provides examples of visitor studies for each. It also reviews several research studies that have successfully used mixed methods to evaluate visitors.

scholarly journals Green Public Procurement: Case Study of Latvian Municipalities

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
pp. 207-221
Author(s):  
Inese Pelša
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Statistical Research ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Procurement Price ◽  
Green Public Procurement ◽  
The Republic

Abstract Green public procurement (GPP) is an instrument for public institutions that have made sustainable consumption and financial aids savings, particularly taking into consideration expenses of the total life cycle of the agreement, not just the procurement price. Municipalities are important to promotion of sustainable consumption through their positive effects on citizens and other stakeholders. The present paper analyses the contribution of municipalities of the Republic of Latvia in developing sustainable consumption through GPP. The aim of the paper is to explore the development of GPP in municipalities, analysing influencing factors. By analysing data from the Procurement Supervision Agency and the State Regional Development Agency, the proportion of GPP is explored. The paper includes data collected in a survey of municipalities of Latvia aiming to identify the main factors that promote the development of GPP and the ones that are obstacles for implementing the GPP. The conclusions show that GPP is a relatively new activity in Latvia, especially in relation to sustainable consumption. Analytical, graphic, statistical research methods as well as other qualitative and quantitative research methods have been used in the research.

scholarly journals Quantitative Research Methods Training in Education Leadership and Administration Preparation Programs as Disciplined Inquiry for Building School Improvement Capacity

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 72-96 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alex J. Bowers
Keyword(s):  
School Improvement ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Graduate Programs ◽  
Education Leadership ◽  
Methods Course ◽  
Statistical Research ◽  
Preparation Programs ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Data Scientist

The quantitative research methods course is a staple of graduate programs in education leadership and administration. Historically, these courses serve to train aspiring district and school leaders in fundamental statistical research topics. This article argues for programs to focus as well in these courses on helping aspiring leaders develop skills as practitioner-scholars, including deepening their practice around data analytics, providing opportunities to read and evaluate peer-reviewed research, analyzing data using current methods, and applying findings to facilitate building evidence-based improvement cycles in their schools. Additional data leadership training should be offered for the practicing administrator, educational quantitative analyst, research specialist, and district data scientist.

scholarly journals Information Technology Resources and Innovation Performance in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (04) ◽  
pp. 117
Author(s):  
Galih Abdul Fatah Maulani ◽  
Nizar Alam Hamdani ◽  
Sukma Nugraha ◽  
Asri Solihat ◽  
Teten Mohamad Sapril Mubarok
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Higher Education Institutions ◽  
Private Universities ◽  
Innovation Performance ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Technology Resources

<p class="0abstract"><strong>Abstract—</strong> Information technology encourages various forms of organizations to always adapt to changes so that they can sustain their business for a long time. Higher education institutions are organizational entities required to use information technology to support existing business processes. This study aims to examine the extent to which information technology resources have an influence on innovation performance in higher education. Quantitative research methods are used to determine this influence by involving 97 respondents who work in higher education institutions in Garut, Indonesia, besides processing and modeling research using SmartPLS. The results of the analysis show that information technology resources have an essential role in creating innovation performance improvement in higher education institutions, especially in terms of product innovation. The research was conducted only at private universities in Garut Regency. Therefore, further research involving universities in a nationwide scope is recommended. The results of this study imply that it is necessary for universities, which are expected to be ready for changes, to involve information technology in the creation of innovation in order for them to survive. The effect of information technology resources on the performance of innovation in private universities in Garut Regency has never been studied before; therefore, we consider that our study provides a novel contribution to the field.</p>

scholarly journals Competitiveness or complementarity: Analysis of agricultural trade between China and Brazil

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 258-269
Author(s):  
Fenghe Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Agricultural Trade ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Intensity Index ◽  
Bric Countries ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Export Volume ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits

The competitiveness and complementarity of trade reflect the advantages and disadvantages of exports and future trade trends. After China joined the WTO, the import and export volume of agricultural products has increased significantly, but the import volume and import growth rate have greatly exceeded the export volume and export growth rate. China is the world’s largest importer of agricultural products, and Brazil has become the world’s largest exporter of agricultural products. As a country with the largest increase in agricultural exports, China and Brazil have close agricultural trade exchanges. China has become Brazil’s largest importer of agricultural products for four consecutive years. In addition, both China and Brazil are BRIC countries; therefore, the establishment of a cooperation mechanism is more conducive to the development of agricultural trade. This study uses quantitative research methods to investigate the agricultural trade between China and Brazil by calculating the revealed comparative advantage index, trade complementarity index, and trade intensity index. The study found that due to the different endowments of agricultural resources and the significant differences in agricultural structure, China and Brazil’s agricultural trade competitiveness is weak and they are highly complementary. The main agricultural products exported by China are labor-intensive processed products (pulp and waste paper, textile fibers, vegetables and fruits), and the main agricultural products exported by Brazil are land-intensive products (oilseeds and oily fruits, vegetable oils, raw hides and furs). Complementary advantages in agricultural trade were analyzed. In the future, the two countries have huge potential for cooperation and development.

scholarly journals Analisis Sektor Usaha Kecil & Menengah Menjadi Model Kewirausahaan Sosial Berbasis Ekonomi Kreatif

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Dedi Rianto Rahadi
Keyword(s):  
Social Entrepreneurship ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Policy Support ◽  
Creative Economy ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Interactive Analysis ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Medium Enterprises ◽  
Analysis Models

<p>Social Entrepreneurship is a concept of entrepreneurship (entrepreneurship) that prioritizes social<br />activities by empowering the surrounding community. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) can be<br />involved to be part of Social-entrepreneurship, to support economic independence of society. To<br />support the sustainability of SMEs as well as a more global reach can be used creative economic<br />approach of each sector conducted SMEs. It aims to sustain SMEs for a long time and become the<br />foundation for the Indonesian economy. The purpose of the research is to conduct SME analysis to be<br />part of social entrepreneuship based on creative economy. Quantitative research methods (descriptive<br />statistics) and qualitative (interactive analysis models), where data collection is done by observation,<br />in-depth interviews, and approach of PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal). The results show that local<br />governments fully support the existence of SMEs, especially the handicraft sector, by providing<br />facilities to change policies and funding assistance. Some craftsmen already have the concept of ideas<br />and creativity in improving product quality, it is seen from the innovation of products developed.<br />Society, government and community of artisans support the existence of creative economy-based<br />social entrepreneurship in order to support the improvement of the economy. To support the<br />sustainability of creative entrepreneurial based on creative economy requires the involvement of<br />government, entrepreneurs, communities through ongoing assistance with policy support siding with<br />SMEs.</p>

scholarly journals Investigation of teachers' educational technology standards self-efficacy

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-54 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ömer Şimşek ◽  
Taha Yazar
Keyword(s):  
Educational Technology ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Teaching Experience ◽  
Technology Standards ◽  
Spring Semester ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Measurement And Evaluation

The main purpose of the research is to investigate educational technology standards self-efficacy (ETSSE) of teachers. Quantitative research methods, namely he survey and correlational (prediction) research designs, were used in the study. The participants of the research are constituted of teachers (n=419) who served at secondary (n=10) and high schools (n=6) in the nearby districts of Diyarbakır, in the spring semester of 2014-2015 academic year. While no significant differences were found in the ETSSE and all sub-dimension mean scores with regard to level of school teachers serve in, teaching experience and their degree of learning, the scores of ETSSE significantly differentiated in terms of teachers' gender and branches. According to the regression analysis, the attitudes towards using technology in education and level of developing materials for lessons had the most important relation in explaining ETSSE scores (R=.47; Adjusted R2=.22; p=.00). When the views of the teachers are investigated with regard to their ICT usage: in planning and preparation for the course, in designing the course content, in the course of instruction, measurement and evaluation process; ETSSE scores were differentiated in support of the teachers who used ICT in all the process of the lessons than the others who used ICT in one or two different processes.

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