scholarly journals Handling the Qualitative Side of Mixed Methods Research: A Multisite, Team-Based High School Education Evaluation Study

Author(s):  
Terri L. Dempsey

Attention to mixed methods studies research has increased in recent years, particularly among funding agencies that increasingly require a mixed methods approach for program evaluation. At the same time, researchers operating within large-scale, rapid-turnaround research projects are faced with the reality that collection and analysis of large amounts of qualitative data typically require an intense amount of project resources and time. However, practical examples of efficiently collecting and handling high-quality qualitative data within these studies are limited. More examples are also needed of procedures for integrating the qualitative and quantitative strands of a study from design to interpretation in ways that can facilitate efficiencies. This paper provides a detailed description of the strategies used to collect and analyze qualitative data in what the research team believed to be an efficient, high-quality way within a team-based mixed methods evaluation study of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) high-school education. The research team employed an iterative approach to qualitative data analysis that combined matrix analyses with Microsoft Excel and the qualitative data analysis software program ATLAS.ti. This approach yielded a number of practical benefits. Selected preliminary results illustrate how this approach can simplify analysis and facilitate data integration.

Author(s):  
Laura Macia

In this article I discuss cluster analysis as an exploratory tool to support the identification of associations within qualitative data. While not appropriate for all qualitative projects, cluster analysis can be particularly helpful in identifying patterns where numerous cases are studied. I use as illustration a research project on Latino grievances to offer a detailed explanation of the main steps in cluster analysis, providing specific considerations for its use with qualitative data. I specifically describe the issues of data transformation, the choice of clustering methods and similarity measures, the identification of a cluster solution, and the interpretation of the data in a qualitative context.


10.18060/1858 ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 307-333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Josphine Chaumba

The complexity of social problems addressed by the social work profession makes mixed methods research an essential tool. This literature review examined common quantitative and qualitative techniques used by social work researchers and what mixed methods research may add to social work research. Surveys and in-depth interviews were the most common quantitative and qualitative data collection methods, respectively. The t-test was the most frequently used quantitative data analysis method. Although thematic analysis was the most common qualitative data analysis method, 12% of the qualitative data analysis techniques were not specified. Mixed methods research adds three important elements to social work research: voices of participants, comprehensive analyses of phenomena, and enhanced validity of findings. For these reasons, the teaching and use of mixed methods research remain integral to social work.


Author(s):  
Sumardi Sumardi

The purpose of this study was to describe the increase in vocabulary of VII A grade students of State Junior High School 4 Ketapang (SMPN 4) Ketapang using the Game method. The form of research was Classroom Action Research (CAR). Data collection techniques used test techniques in the form of written tests. The data collection instrument used a question sheet. Data analysis used interactive model qualitative data analysis (Miles & Huberman), which includes: data reduction, data presentation, and concluding. The results showed that learning with the came method can improve students' vocabulary. In general, the more repetition of students will remember the more vocabulary mastery (the highest increase reached 76.15%) if repetition was only done once in each meeting, as did in Cycle II (the highest increase reached 86.00%). This study concluded that learning with the game method can increase the vocabulary of VIIA grade students in SMPN 4 Ketapang.Keywords: Vocabulary, Game Method, Mastery


2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 85
Author(s):  
Sri Wahjuni Latifah

Research on the characteristics of Indonesian Migrant Workers Former grantees Banking CSR is done in District Donomulyo Malang. The purpose of this study is to provide empirical evidence about the characteristics of former migrant workers so as to be considered the government to improve their welfare. Quota sampling techniques obtained 45 respondents. Data analysis with quantitative and qualitative approaches. The results of this study indicate that migrant workers productive age (35.28 years) with an average experience of 5.8 years. The level of high school education. His favorite of Taiwan. Investment enough value the average Rp.108.000.000


CMAJ Open ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. E573-E581 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael K.Y. Wong ◽  
Maria Cassandre Medor ◽  
Katerina Yelle Labre ◽  
Mengzhu Jiang ◽  
Jason R. Frank ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 99
Author(s):  
Fandy Alfian Chaniago ◽  
Eko Hariyanto

Abstract: The purpose of this research is to develop the technique T-kick for students extracurricular of Pencak silat Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate (PSHT) Vocational High School of Canda Bhirawa Pare. This research is development model of Borg & Gall. The subjects ere 36 students. The type of data used is quantitative and qualitative. Data analysis used is percentage data analysis. The results of the overall product show that this media is feasible to use. As for suggestion of use, it should be reevaluated. Suggestions for users of this media, should be re-evaluated according to the target users. Keywords: Learning, Kick T, Pencak Silat. Abstrak: Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu mengembangkan teknik dasar tendangan T untuk siswa ekstrakurikuler pencak silat Persaudaraan Setia Hati Terate (PSHT) di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan Canda Bhirawa Pare. Metode penelitian ini mengacu pada model pengembangan Borg & Gall. Subjek penelitian sebanyak 36 siswa. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data kuantitatif dan kualitatif. Teknik analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis data persentase. Hasil ujicoba produk secara keseluruhan menunjukkan bahwa media ini layak digunakan. Adapun saran penggunaan, sebaiknya dievaluasi kembali sesuai sasaran pengguna. Kata Kunci: Pembelajaran, Tendangan T, Pencak silat.


EL-Ghiroh ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (01) ◽  
pp. 51-63
Author(s):  
Sapuadi Sapuadi ◽  
Nuraini Nuraini

This study aims to explain about moral education efforts in Sambas High School Muhammadiyah students. This research is a field research using qualitative data analysis. the results of the study that the efforts made in the formation and moral development of students in Sambas Muhammadiyah High School used two approaches. First, through a habituation approach. Habitual activities in schools such as performing the midnight prayer in congregation, carrying out reading the Qur'an, reading prayers before learning and after study, habituating to shaking hands when students meet with the teacher. Second, through the exemplary approach. Teachers who teach at Sambas Muhammadiyah High School try to be good teachers and can provide good examples of their students. This example is done to create generations that have good morals.


2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 210-220
Author(s):  
Wendelinus Oscar Janggo ◽  
Yuliana Wisnawati Nona Nungsi

This research is entitled “The Effectiveness of Using Cooperative Script Method to Improve Students’ Reading Comprehension on Recount Text of 8th Grade Students of SMP N Kewapante, Maumere in Academic Year 2017/ 2018”. The objective of this research is to investigate and to find out whether the use of cooperative script method effective to improve students’ reading comprehension on recount text. The method of this research is experimental research especially quasi experimental research. In analyzing the data, the researcher combined both quantitative and qualitative data analysis. In qualitative data analysis, the researcher used interview technique in order to get information about students’ perceptions in reading, while in quantitative data analysis, the researcher used SPSS version 16. The result of the research showed that the implementation of Cooperative Script Method in experimental class was more effective to help the students in reading comprehension on recount text compared to the use of the conventional method in control class of the eighth grade students of SMP N Kewapante, Maumere. It is also found that cooperative script method positively contributed to improve students’ reading comprehension. Therefore ,the researcher  suggests the teachers to use cooperative script method in order to improve students reading comprehension Additionally, cooperative script method can also motivate students to be more active, relax and enthusiastic to comprehend reading texts.


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