scholarly journals Using Real Data in a quantitative methods course to enhance teachers’ and school leaders’ statistical literacy

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manuela Heinz
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Real Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Or Education ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Research In Education

Engaging part-time Master of Education students in the study of quantitative research methods is challenging. The majority of them lead busy lives as teachers and/or education leaders, attend their MEd classes in the evenings and plan to engage in small-scale qualitative research for their theses. In this context, it has been hard to motivate students to engage critically and deeply with quantitative research methods. A widespread deficit view of their own competency in mathematics and computing, which are often considered essential, further compounds the problem. This paper describes the redesign of a quantitative methods module and the resulting changed experiences of students. Findings from this practitioner research study point to the positive impact of using a real national data set – the Growing Up in Ireland Dataset – on students’ engagement and appreciation of the value of quantitative research in education.

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 The Effect of Crowdfunding Methods and Processes on Entrepreneurship Freedom of Innovation and Value of Creation: A Study in Business Incubators in Jordan

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hanadi Salameh ◽  
Enad Quandah ◽  
Dr. Hanadi
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
The Other ◽  
Business Incubators ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Positive Effect

This research investigates the effect of crowdfunding on entrepreneurship. The population of the study includes Jordanian entrepreneurs, (200) questionnaires were distributed among 200 Jordanian entrepreneurs; the (200) questionnaires were all collected. The researcher used the quantitative research methods in the form of simple liner regression and multi regression. The study confirms that there is a positive impact of crowdfunding on entrepreneurship in general as well as entrepreneurs’ freedom of innovation and value of creation. In addition, it was realized that out of the four investigated crowdfunding methods:  reward, pre-purchasing, donation, equity and lending, the pre-purchasing method has the most positive influence on entrepreneurship freedom of innovation and value of creation. On the other hand, reward, equity, and lending did not contribute any significant effect on entrepreneurship’s value of creation and freedom of innovation compared to the latter two. Furthermore, both crowdfunding processes of all-or- nothing and keep-it-all have significant effect on entrepreneurship with the latter process having a more significant effect than the former.  This study confirmed the positive effect of crowdfunding methods and processes on Jordanian entrepreneurship in term of value of creation and freedom of innovation.

Analisis Tingkat Partisipasi dengan Tingkat Kesejahteraan Kelompok Sadar Wisata Pada Pengelolaan Pariwisata Dieng

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (5) ◽  
pp. 624
Author(s):  
Tsonya Yumna Afifa ◽  
Rilus A Kinseng
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Strong Relationship ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Nature Tourism

ABSTRACTDieng Kulon Tourism is tourism in Banjarnegara District which is closely related to cultural tourism, historical tourism, and nature tourism. In the development of tourism, the community is involved as a whole so that it has a positive impact on the joints of life. Therefore, this study aims to look at member of Pokdarwis participation that is linked to their well-being. This research uses quantitative research methods supported by qualitative data. The number of respondents in this study were 50 respondents. The results obtained indicate that there is a strong relationship between the level of participation with the level of welfare of Pokdarwis Dieng Pandawa members. Keywords: participation, welfare, tourismABSTRAKPariwisata Dieng Kulon merupakan pariwisata yang ada di Kabupaten Banjarnegara yang erat kaitannya dengan wisata budaya, wisata sejarah, dan wisata alam. Dalam pengelolaan pariwisatanya, masyarakat dilibatkan sehingga menimbulkan dampak positif pada sendi kehidupannya.  Maka dari itu,  penelitian ini bertujuan untuk melihat partisipasi anggota Pokdarwis yang dihubungkan dengan kesejahteraan mereka. Penelitian ini menggunakan metode penelitian kuantitatif yang didukung dengan data kualitatif. Jumlah responden dalam penelitian ini adalah 50 responden. Hasil penelitian yang diperoleh menunjukkan bahwa terdapat hubungan yang kuat antara tingkat partisipasi dengan tingkat kesejahteraan anggota Pokdarwis Dieng Pandawa.Kata kunci: partisipasi, kesejahteraan, pariwisata

The Philosophy of Quantitative Methods

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brian D. Haig
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Deep Structure ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Critical Examination ◽  
Bayesian Confirmation Theory ◽  
Statistical Significance Testing ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods

This book is concerned with the conceptual foundations of research methods. In particular, it undertakes a philosophical examination of a number of different quantitative research methods that are prominent in, or relevant for, the conduct of research in the behavioral sciences. By doing so, the deep structure of the methods is examined in order to overcome the shallow and uncritical understanding that is typically provided by textbooks and other instructional sources. The methods submitted to critical examination are important and mostly well known. They are exploratory data analysis, statistical significance testing, Bayesian confirmation theory and statistics, meta-analysis, and exploratory factor analysis. The treatment of the research methods examined is consistent with a philosophy of scientific realism. Theories of scientific method feature prominently in the discussions of the research methods. Each chapter contains a Further Reading section in order to help the reader extend their thinking beyond what the chapters contain.

Teaching quantitative research methods: the employability factor

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 10-19
Author(s):  
Charlotte Brookfield
Keyword(s):  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
First Year ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Strategic Approach ◽  
Quantitative Skills ◽  
The Uk ◽  
Degree Level ◽  
British Sociology

Various initiatives have been launched to encourage sociology students studying in the UK to engage more with quantitative research methods (for example: Dale et al., 2008; Adney and Carey, 2009; Falkingham et al., 2009), however, their success has been limited. Embedding quantitative methods in substantive sociology curricula has been suggested as one way to reduce students’ anxieties about learning quantitative research methods (Williams et al., 2015). This approach has been employed at Cardiff University’s School of Social Sciences, where quantitative skills have been strategically incorporated into various aspects of a first year undergraduate substantive module. This paper will reflect on the experience of teaching on this module. The paper will conclude that while the introduction of quantitative content into substantive modules indicates support for change, embedding alone cannot be viewed as a single solution to encouraging to students’ to learn about or utilise quantitative research methods. Two possible reasons for this will be suggested. Firstly, it will be argued that the majority of students no longer pursue sociology at degree level in order to gain the skills to become a competent social researcher, but rather see sociology as a discipline that will equip them with transferable and desirable skills for many occupations. Consequently, engagement with quantitative research methods is not essential to students’ strategic approach to learning as it was for previous generations who wished to understand how to study their social world. Secondly, it will be suggested that the deficit of quantitative methods in mainstream British sociology journals and the methodological preferences of practicing sociologists leads to speculation over the available staff who are capable of delivering an integrated curriculum with quantitative methods embedded in substantive modules.

Quantitative methods in tourism and hospitality: a perspective article

2019 ◽  
Vol 75 (1) ◽  
pp. 24-28
Author(s):  
Davide Provenzano ◽  
Rodolfo Baggio
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Methods ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Future Trends ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Analyses ◽  
Tourism And Hospitality

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide an overview of past perspectives and future trends in tourism and hospitality research. Design/methodology/approach The study grounds the discussion on the timeline evolution of quantitative research methods. Findings Although still under-recognized by scholars, mixed methods represent the future of research in tourism and hospitality. Research limitations/implications The investigation is confined to quantitative methods. Originality/value No other surveys sketch a period of 150 years of quantitative analyses in tourism and hospitality.

scholarly journals Review of Quantitative Methods Used in Chinese Educational Research, 1978–2018

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 515-543 ◽  
Author(s):  
Changjun Yue ◽  
Xiaowen Xu
Keyword(s):  
Educational Research ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Research Output ◽  
Development Stage ◽  
Growth Spurt ◽  
China National Knowledge Infrastructure ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Peking University

Purpose: This article reviews the development of quantitative methods in educational research in China since 1978. Design/Approach/Methods: For this summary and literature review, we used data from the China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), relevant books, and research output from the Graduate School of Education, Peking University. Findings: We divided the development of quantitative methods in Chinese educational research into four stages: the Startup Stage (1978–1988), the Gradual Application Stage (1989–1998), the Growth Spurt Stage (1999–2008), and the Integrated and Diverse Development Stage (2009–2018). Overall, the development of quantitative methods in Chinese educational research shows sustained innovation in numerous aspects, including research methods, data sources, utilization of advancements in computing technology and statistical software, and research topics. However, despite the relatively advanced state of quantitative methods, education measurement and evaluation require further attention. The questionnaire and experimental research data currently available indicate the need to improve the mining and utilization of big data. Moreover, while Chinese educational researchers have demonstrated their proficiency in using quantitative research methods, improvements remain to be made with respect to collaboration and sharing. Originality/Value: This article is the first to analyze systemically the development of quantitative methods in Chinese educational research. It provides an original summary of the development and characteristics of quantitative methods in educational research in China.

OPTIMALISASI MODEL EFISIENSI ENERGI DAN BIAYA TERHADAP TINGKAT PENDAPATAN DENGAN CLUSTERISASI NELAYAN TANGKAP DI PROVINSI JAMBI

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Tona Aurora Lubis ◽  
Zulkifli Zulkifli ◽  
Muhammad Safri
Keyword(s):  
Energy Efficiency ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Income Level ◽  
First Year ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
Performance Capture ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Variable Energy

This research is important and interesting, especially for Jambi province since studies first year will be able to classify the fishermen catch with the system clusterisasi, able to identify and analyze the impact of energy efficiency and cost to the level of income of fishermen fishing, formulate a model of the development of energy efficiency and cost against income level with clusterisasi fishermen catch, as well as the first study of formulating a development model of energy efficiency and cost to the level of income by fishermen catch clusterisasi This study uses a combination of research methods (mixed method), which is a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The type of research used is a combination of Exploratory Sequential Design, which is in the early stages of research using qualitative methods and the next phase using quantitative methods. The conclusion of this study is clusterisasi fishermen in Jambi Province can be classified into three categories: full of fishermen, and fishermen main sideline, as well as additional odd fisherman. The impact of energy efficiency and cost to the level of fishing income generating variable Energy Efficiency and Cost (EEB) to four (4) indicators reflective namely: the type of vessel (JK), speed boat (KK), operation of a ship (OK), the pattern of arrests (PP) and variable Fishermen performance Capture (KNT) with (a) a reflective indicator is the level of income (TP). A model of energy efficiency and cost against pendatan with clusterisasi fishermen fishing in the province of Jambi is that energy efficiency and cost (EEB) which is reflected by speed boat (KK) and ship operations (OK) has a significant influence on the performance of the fishermen catch (KNT) reflected income level (TP). This study is important and interesting in order to get funding for this research study second year (2017), so it can answer Fator factors internal and external that affect the welfare of fishermen fishing in the province of Jambi.

scholarly journals Engaging Social Science Students with Statistics: Opportunities, Challenges and Barriers

Numeracy ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlotte Brookfield ◽  
Malcolm Williams ◽  
Luke Sloan ◽  
Emily Maule
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Research Methods ◽  
Quantitative Research ◽  
Quantitative Methods ◽  
Science Students ◽  
Quantitative Research Methods ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Uk ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Quantitative Approaches

In 2012, in a bid to improve the quantitative methods training of social science students in the UK, the £19.5 million Q-Step project was launched. This investment demonstrated a significant commitment to changing how we train social science students in quantitative research methods in the UK. The project has involved eighteen higher education institutions exploring and trialling potential ways of engaging social science students with quantitative approaches. This paper reflects on the activities of one Q-Step centre based in the School of Social Sciences at Cardiff University. As well as describing some of the pedagogic changes that have been implemented, the paper draws on data to begin to evaluate the success of new approaches. Specifically, data showing the proportion of students undertaking a quantitative final-year dissertation project is used to measure the impact of these activities. The data presented in this paper suggest that resistance to learning quantitative research methods and engaging with such techniques has decreased. The data also indicates that students see this learning as beneficial for their own employability. Despite this, closer analysis reveals that several students change their mind about employing quantitative methods in their own research part way through their dissertation journey. We argue that while social science students are comfortable learning about quantitative approaches, they are less confident at applying these techniques. Thus, the paper argues that there is a wider challenge of demonstrating the relevance and appropriateness of such approaches to understanding the social world.

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