Is putting a concept/ idea into a form that can be measured. This involves identifying indicators which is breaking down a theoretical idea into something that can be measured.
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Primary data
Refers to start that a researcher collects themselves using primary research such as questionnaires, interviews or observations.
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Secondary data
Refers to information that is already in existence which is material collected and published by other people. Some researchers use only secondary data which can be in the form of statistics or personal documents.
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Pilot studies
Is a small scale version/trial of the full study.
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Qualitative research methods
Is preferred by interpretivists and consists methods that generate deep, rich, textual data that also allows for vestehen to be gained.
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Quantitative research methods
Is preferred by positivists and consists of methods that generate value free data in the form of numerical values as it shows a more scientific approach.
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Refers to start that a researcher collects themselves using primary research such as questionnaires, interviews or observations.
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Primary data
Card 3
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Refers to information that is already in existence which is material collected and published by other people. Some researchers use only secondary data which can be in the form of statistics or personal documents.
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Card 4
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Is a small scale version/trial of the full study.
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Card 5
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Is preferred by interpretivists and consists methods that generate deep, rich, textual data that also allows for vestehen to be gained.
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