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5 Were the data collected in a way that addressed the research issue?
The answer is yes. In regards to the settings of data collection, a convenient group of English speaking, community dwelling people, who were diagnosed with COPD within the last 18 years, were selected for the interview. The data was collected with the help of “semi structured interview guide developed by the interviewer and the entire interview were audio taped”. The researcher states that, the use of the topic guide helped the researcher to obtain the detailed structure of health and healing strategies in the person with COPD experiences in his day to day life. Moreover, the researcher
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was the data analysis sufficiently rigorous?
In reference to the analysis process the author states that the interview were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Moreover, the investigator validated the data through multiple interviews and evaluated it for stability, consistency and dependability. For the detailed analysis the author used content analysis and constant comparative techniques. In addition to that a committee of experts performed an external audit to resolve the differences in the analysis process.
The thematic analysis method was used and the research was focused on mainly two areas which were the change of outlook of the life and the patterns of the health within the illness. The researcher documented that for the final analysis process these two areas were derived into 5 areas, where the research gathered from the patient’s point of view. The author used the patient’s own description about their life experiences to strengthen the analysis process.
The researcher included the quotes from the individual interview to strengthen the findings. for example under the category 1 , the article included that a 72 year old male stated that ..” it cuts off my activity, cuts off my doing and even sooner or later it’s going to cuts off my life
The framework suggested by Walker and Avant was used for the analysis described in this research. The method of research included:
The contents of this chapter contains the research methodology of the project. As such, within this chapter the outline of the research strategy, the research method, the research approach, the data collection methods, sample selection, the form of data analysis, any ethical considerations and the research limitations are discussed.
It includes interviews, discussions, questionnaires, observation, reflection notes and various text pictures, and other required materials. After all the information is gathered, consolidation and analysis will be carried out, on the integration of data, as valuable materials, can increase the credibility and professionalism of this study.
The research process of interviews, observation and analysis took place between 3rd April and 12th April, for about nine days. Interview was taken face-to-face with all the individuals. Before having face to face interviews, two short survey questionnaire was asked to fill out by each of the individual of the team. This was a bit challenging part since it was essential that this questionnaire is completed at the same time, so that the findings obtained from each one of them is regarded as equal.
The qualitative research for the study will be driven by using tools such as excel spreadsheets and data analysis software that provides a quality control and accuracy for the results obtained from the participants. The researcher will be utilizing two elements of data analysis validity according to Creswell described by Sampson, J (2012), congruence and accuracy:
This chapter provides detailed and explicit information on the research methodology, establishing the different viewpoints of the research, as well as the methods that were used in this particular venture. The chapter will provide a
This section will demonstrate the research approach and design used to complete the purposed study. It will also highlight the sources used for data collection, to analyse and evaluate the evidence regarding research question.
This section of the study will outline the selected research methodology and the justification for these selections. The key aim of this chapter is to elucidate the various methods of research, the chosen one, the rationale of the chosen methodology and importantly how it appropriately suite the research. It is first essential to start the difference between qualitative and quantitative research to determine which method is best appropriate for this study. The data collection method will be properly outlined, clearly stating the advantages and drawbacks.
This chapter outlines the research methodology used in the study. It focuses on describing the research philosophy and the design or approach the study adopted. In addition, it provides explanation on sampling, data collection methods, data analysis and techniques adopted and validity and reliability of the research findings.
Some points about the methodology and method employed in the research have been mentioned above. In this section, a deeper discussion will proceed covering merits and drawbacks of certain items. Furthermore, a tentative suggestion of another way of designing the research will be provided.
The analysis section is divided into the main themes and subthemes to meet the research objectives. The findings are compared to the existing literature.
This chapter discusses the methodology used for this research. Describing type of methodology in research study and define the chosen method and approach for this research. Then, the outline of research strategy used, framework this research conducted and data sources collected to obtain valid and reliable research as the objective determined.
Method: Primary research was done in two steps. Qualitative Research – Depth Interview Method Quantitative Research – Survey Method
The study is an exploratory research. The research is based purely on secondary data collected from reports published by various research institutes.