scholarly journals Qualitative Methods in Health Economics

Author(s):  
Joanna Coast ◽  
Manuela De Allegri

Qualitative methods are being used increasingly by health economists, but most health economists are not trained in these methods and may need to develop expertise in this area. This article discusses important issues of ontology, epistemology, and research design, before addressing the key issues of sampling, data collection, and data analysis in qualitative research. Understanding differences in the purpose of sampling between qualitative and quantitative methods is important for health economists, and the key notion of purposeful sampling is described. The section on data collection covers in-depth and semistructured interviews, focus-group discussions, and observation. Methods for data analysis are then discussed, with a particular focus on the use of inductive methods that are appropriate for economic purposes. Presentation and publication are briefly considered, before three areas that have seen substantial use of qualitative methods are explored: attribute development for discrete choice experiment, priority-setting research, and health financing initiatives.

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Nailul Rahmi ◽  
Amiruddin Ketaren

This research was conducted to see how the social network of salt farmers in distributing salt production and their efforts to maintain the existing social networks between salt farmers and distributors. The theory is based on Barry Wellman's theory of interconnecting social networks between actors. Data collection uses non-participant observation methods, namely researchers directly observe how the informants behave and gain direct experience, making it easier for researchers to perform data analysis. The analysis uses descriptive qualitative methods, namely with the aim of providing an overview of social problems through data in the form of descriptions of words or pictures. From the research results, it can be concluded that there are two forms of salt farmer network, namely the network with salt muge and the network with UD Milhy Jaya. As for the efforts to maintain the social network of salt farmers, namely by trust, increasing productivity, improving quality, and determining prices.AbstrakPenelitian ini dilakukan dengan tujuan agar dapat melihat bagaimana jaringan sosial petani garam dalam mendistribusikan hasil produksi garam dan upaya mempertahankan jaringan sosial yang sudah ada antara petani garam dengan distributornya. Teori yang menjadi landasan penelitian ini adalah teori Barry Wellman tentang jaringan sosial yang saling menghubungkan antar aktor. Pengumpulan data memakai metode observasi non-partisipan yaitu peneliti mengamati langsung bagaimana perilaku dari informan dan memperoleh pengalaman langsung sehingga memudahkan peneliti dalam melakukan analisis data. Analisis menggunakan metode kualitatif deskriptif yaitu dengan tujuan memberikan sebuah gambaran tentang masalah sosial melalui data berbentuk uraian kata-kata ataupun gambar. Dari hasil penelitian dapat disimpulkan bahwa bentuk jaringan petani garam ada dua yaitu jaringan dengan muge garam dan jaringan dengan UD Milhy Jaya. Adapun upaya mempertahankan jaringan sosial petani garam yaitu dengan kepercayaan, meningkatkan produktivitas, meningkatkan kualitas, dan penentuan harga.


2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-28
Author(s):  
Nur Farahanna Hud ◽  
Sabrinah Adam ◽  
Beni Widarman Yus Kelana

This research to identify the level of employees’ readiness with the adoption of Industry 4.0 in the expressway organization and to recommend a solution that can equip the employee with the relevant knowledge and skill with the adoption of Industry 4.0. For this research, the data collection used qualitative and quantitative methods. The qualitative using interview approach. The interview will be involved with 3 - 4 participants. The quantitative will be conducted to focus group which consists of 80 respondents. Both participants and respondents from toll tellers and supervisors. The data collection will be pre and post-test. The cross-sectional time horizon being used due to the limited time to conduct the data collection and data analysis. The data analysis will be using a manual transcript and SPSS respectively. The implementation of the intervention will contribute to enhancing the employees’ readiness. Besides, to equip and prepared the employees with the relevant knowledge and skills to adopt Industry 4.0. This research also can be one of the references for future researchers to explore more profoundly on the same topic.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Werner J. Patzelt

This volume presents the current state of German parliamentary research with respect to topics, theories and methods. All of that is put into the contexts of both German traditions of parliamentary ideas and pertinent international discussions. In addition, the book discusses the qualitative and quantitative methods used in data collection and data analysis and illustrates them with many examples from recent research. In doing so, this volume offers a textbook on empirical political science research as well. It serves as a reference work for research on parliamentarianism and will be an indispensable resource for instructors, students and all those interested in parliamentary issues.


Patan Pragya ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-32
Author(s):  
Chhabi Ram Baral

Urban poverty is one of multidimensional issue in Nepal. Increasing immigration from the outer parts of Kathmandu due to rural poverty, unemployment and weak security of the lives and the properties are core causes pushing people into urban areas. In this context how squatter urban area people sustain their livelihoods is major concern. The objectives of the study are to find out livelihood assets and capacities squatters coping with their livelihood vulnerability in adverse situation. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are applied for data collection. It is found that squatters social security is weak, victimized by severe health problems earning is not regular with lack of physical facilities and overall livelihood is critical. This study helps to understand what the changes that have occurred in livelihood patterns and how poor people survive in urban area.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 60-64
Author(s):  
Seto Sulaksono Adi Wibowo ◽  
Dwi Amelia Putri ◽  
Yosi Handayani

The research was conducted at the Scanner Engineering Department of PT Epson Batam. The topic is written about budget management for repair and maintenance (die & mold) costs with the aim of knowing how to minimize the variance between budgeted costs and their realization. Data collection methods used in this study were interviews, observation, and documentation, and descriptive and quantitative methods were used for data analysis. The existing budgeting system in the Scanner Engineering Department has been carried out correctly and effectively met the objectives, but overall during the 2018 fiscal year there were budget inefficiencies. Based on observations, it is known that from the budget made there are still differences (favorable variance and unfavorable variance). Where the difference arises due to unexpected costs for damaged equipment, the difference between the scheduled repair time (service) and the reality, as well as delays in sending invoices or debit notes.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
YuliaKurniasari

Language is a human interaction tool to facilitate humans to communicate with one another, language also has benefits that are very important for life as an introduction in the world of education. But what happens, the fact is that at the moment in carrying out group guidance conducted by some people, they have not been able to use good and correct grammar, but have already behaved politely when communicating with other interlocutors and some people still assume that when communicating only requires language simple or improvised. This study aims to teach that people need to apply true and wise communication, especially in the use of good and correct language systems when conducting group guidance. This study uses descriptive qualitative methods that refer to data collection, data analysis, interpretation of the data concerned with the situation. The results of this study indicate that in conducting group counseling they have not been able to apply good and correct language but have applied good manners. This research has various benefits, namely making people able to understand and realize that the importance of communication when guidance uses good and correct language so that it is easy to understand and easily accepted.


2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Sri Maryani ◽  
Bq Desi Milandari ◽  
Murti Sari Dewi

Abstrak: Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendeskripsikan kemampuan menelaah dan merevisi teks deskripsi pada siswa kelas VII SMP. Objek dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 29 siswa. Metode pengumpulan data dalam peneltian ini terdiri dari metode observasi, metode tugas, dan metode dokumentasi. Analisis data menggunakan metode deskriptif kuantitatif dan hasil analisisnya disajikan dalam bentuk angka dan dijelaskan dalam suatu uraian dengan rumus Penilaian Acuan Patokan (PAP). Berdasarkan hasil penelitian maka diperoleh kesimpulan bahwa kemampuan menelaah dan merevisi teks deskripsi pada siswa tergolong normal, dengan rincian 41% siswa berkemampuan tinggi, 59% siswa berkemampuan sedang, 0% berkemampuan rendah, dan diperoleh IPK 65 yang berkisar antara 55 sampai dengan 65.Abstract: This study aims to describe the ability to review and revise the description text in class VII SMP students. The objects in this study were 29 students. The method of data collection in this study consisted of observation methods, task methods, and documentation methods. Data analysis uses quantitative descriptive method and the results of the analysis are presented in numerical form and explained in a description using the Standard Reference Assessment (PAP) formula. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the ability to review and revise the description text in students is classified as normal, with the details 41% of high-ability students, 59% of students with moderate ability, 0% of low ability, and 65 GPA which ranges from 55 to 65.


2022 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-90
Author(s):  
Khairunnas Khairunnas ◽  
Bawaihi ◽  
Nurmia

This research aims to analyze the strategy of leaders in improving the quality of education in Zulhijjah Muara Bulian boarding school. This research uses descriptive qualitative methods. Data collection is done through observation, interviews, and documentation. Data analysis uses data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions, and verification. The results showed kiai has four roles, in improving the quality of education, namely educators, administrators, managers, and supervisors. Improving the quality of education is done by pursuing the welfare of teachers and contributing thought to the progress of the region and able to become cadres of scholars who will lead the ummah in the future by maintaining educational inputs, processes, and outputs.


Author(s):  
Syafi'i Syafi'i

The leadership of the kiai becomes very important in Islamic boarding school because the development of the quality of pesantren education depends on the competence of the leader, the meaning of the leader here is the kiai or caretaker of the boarding school. This study aims to describe the first role of leadership in improving the quality of education, secondly the leadership of kiai that is effective in improving the quality of education in Islamic boarding schools.This research uses a qualitative method, with a case study in Bahrul Maghfiroh Islamic Boarding School in Malang. Data collection was carried out using interview, observation, and documentation and observation techniques. Data analysis uses descriptive qualitative methods and inductive thinking patterns. The purpose is to analyze the data obtained from field objects, and then to be related to relevant theories.The results showed: 1) The role of the kiai in improving quality in the Bahrul Maghfiroh Islamic boarding school in Malang is as a manager, educator, human resource empowerment, decision maker, attainee of the pesantren, motivator and supervisor. 2) Effective kiai leadership is leadership that builds cooperation with kiai or other institutions, regenerates kiai and builds good relations with the community.


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 136
Author(s):  
Enadarlita Enadarlita ◽  
Musfarita Affiani

This study aims to analyze the magnitude of the relationship 1) work culture towards organizational performance in BPSDM Jambi Province. 2) Coordination of organizational performance in BPSDM Jambi Province. 3) Work culture and Coordination of organizational performance in BPSDM Jambi Province. This study uses quantitative methods with the type of survey approach. Data collection techniques are carried out by interviews, observations, questionnaires, and documentation. Based on the results of data analysis, the conclusions that can be drawn from this study are 1) Work culture (X1) has an influence on organizational performance because the significance value is 0.041 <0.05 and t count> t table (2.064> 1.66), meaning H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. 2) Coordination (X2) does not have an influence on organizational performance because the value of Significance is 0.109> 0.05 and seen from the value of t count <t table (1.615 <1.66), means H0 is accepted and Ha is rejected or coordination does not have a significant effect on organizational performance. 3) Based on F count 3.091> F table (2.92) and significance 0.049 <0.05% means Ho is rejected and Ha is accepted or work culture and coordination simultaneously have an influence on organizational performance. So the conclusion is that if the work culture and coordination are carried out together well, then the organization's performance will also increase and vice versa.


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