Not only is this because of the different types of data that the researcher is aiming for but also the process that leads to it. In both research techniques the researcher will identify an area of interest or come up with a question, however in quantitative research the researcher will then develop this research question into a hypothesis. This method can be referred to as theory verification. That is starting with a theory, developing it into a hypothesis and then designing a study or research plan to test the hypotheses (Punch, 2005). In quantitative research the researcher is not going in blind as they might in qualitative, they have an idea of what they want to achieve and the sort of information they need to find in order to do so.
The Pareto Analysis is a simple technique for prioritizing possible changes by identifying the problems that will be resolved by making these changes. By using the Pareto Principle DHS can identify and list problems and their causes, determine the urgency of each problem, collate the problems by their cause, and then work on a solution for the problem deemed of “highest importance.” For DHS the Pareto Analysis not only shows the most important problem to solve, it also gives a percentage of how severe the problem is. Pros and Cons decision-making
Naturalist Charles Darwin, naturalist Sternberg’s 3 intelligences 1. Creative Intelligence- is demonstrated in reacting adaptively to novel situations and generating novel ideas 2. Analytical (academic problem-solving) intelligence- is assessed by intelligence tests, which present well-defined problems having a single right answer, such test predict school grades reasonably well and vocational success more modestly ex. IQ test, MC only 1 right answer 3. Practical intelligence- is required for everyday tasks, which may be ill-defined, with multiple
It will help alleviate the guilt that parents feel when trying to cover both work and home responsibilities. In the professional arena, many employees are looking at going back to school to advance their educations. When using flexible hours, employees are able to arrange their hours around so they can attend school and further their education. Employers can also benefit from flextime by covering more hours. By having employees who are coming in early or staying later, the employer would be able to
Can you tell who’s more convincing at this point? Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus’s essay is more convincing than Mike Rose’s essay because the Organization of their essay is easy to follow and understand their position and argument, the evidence to support their argument is from their own institution studies and interviews, unlike Mike Rose’s evidence, which includes his personal life experience to support his argument, last but not least, Hacker and Dreifus’s essay was more about them being concerned of other people’s education. The purpose of organizing one’s essay is to prevent confusion with what others have said, to what the author is saying. The first half of Andrew Hacker and Claudia Dreifus essay involves their argument. The second half is the examples that support their argument.
This means that the research is more detailed and in depth, but is also more valid. Theoretical issues include reliability, meaning can the researcher trust the information that they have collected. The validity means that it is correct and has no mistakes therefore it can be trusted to use in secondary research. Research bias is when the researcher has their own views on the topic therefore they could incorporate their own thoughts into the research. This could all affect the research as it means that it could affect the final result.
The students remembered more items when interviewers used the cognitive interview compared to the standard interview. This study demonstrates that the Cognitive Interview technique is more effective than the normal interview procedures for retrieving accurate testimonies. The cognitive interview, however, involves an in depth exploration of the interviewees experiences which can be stressful or traumatic therefore it is essential that the interviewees are ensured protection from harm; this is an ethical issue. Geiselman's studies were lab
One assumption of the cognitive approach is that mental processes can be studied scientifically. This was supported by a study carried out by Shah and Frith: Central Coherence Deficit study. Autistic and non autistic children were asked to locate a smaller shape within a more complex shape. Autistic children could locate the smaller shape more often because they focus on the specific things rather than the whole picture. This study is scientific because the data is quantitative and it can be statistically analysed.
Since that time, intelligence testing has emerged as a widely used tool that has led to the development of many other tests of skill and aptitude. However, it continues to spur debate and controversy over the use of intelligence tests, cultural biases, influences on intelligence and even the very way we define intelligence. In order to gain a deeper understanding of intelligence and the tests that have been developed in an attempt to measure this concept, it is important to understand the history of intelligence testing, the scientific research that has been conducted and the findings that have emerged. Major questions about intelligence and IQ testing: • Is intelligence a single ability, or does it involve an assortment of multiple skills and abilities? • Is intelligence inherited, or does the environment play a larger role?
Aptitude tests usually measure knowledge of an individual that has already gained before taking a test. These tests measure academic knowledge in subjects such as Math, English language and literature, science and reading comprehension. ( Abari, Tonya, 2012) While both the achievement and aptitude test measure an individual's knowledge in a number of subjects, aptitude tests scores are often used as college and military criteria. Many aptitude tests are considered predictive, often times gauging how a student will preform in other subjects at higher levels of education. Lower grades use tests that are generalized, predicting overall performance over a range of learning areas, the higher the grade level, the more specific the test becomes to a particular subject area.