Assignment task

1. Make a comparison chart on qualitative versus quantitative approach or methodology,as their purpose,approach of inquiry, hypothesis, research setting,sampling, measurement,design and method, data collection strategies,data analysis and data interpretation.

2.Write one Hundred words reflection essay entitle; The importance of research in our daily life.

3. Look for a sample research (any topic)that uses qualitative approach as a method in conducting the study.then answer the following questions.

 

a. What is the title of the research paper?

b. Who is/are the author/s

c. What are the research questions used by the researcher/s

d. Who are the respondents/participants of the study?

e. What are the findings and the conclusion/implication of the study?

 

3. Submit atleast 5 proposed title under qualitative design and state reasons why you decided to select those topic/problem.

1. Make a comparison chart on qualitative versus quantitative approach or methodology,as their purpose,approach of inquiry, hypothesis, research setting,sampling, measurement,design and method, data collection strategies,data analysis and data interpretation.

BASIS FOR COMPARISON	QUALITATIVE RESEARCH	QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH
Purpose	to gain an understanding of underlying reasons and motivations to provide insights into the setting of the problem, generating ideas and/or hypotheses for later quantitative research	to quantify data and generalize results from a sample to the population of interest to measure the incidence of various views and opinions in a chosen sample
Approach of Inquiry	subjective, process-oriented, open-ended questions	objective, result-oriented, close-ended questions
Hypothesis	generated	tested
Research Setting	it conducts studies in the field in natural surroundings, trying to capture the normal flow of events without controlling extraneous variables	it limits the contaminating and confounding variables by conducting investigations in controlled settings
Sampling	Purposive	Random
Measurement	The researcher is the instrument; not other individual can substitute	Measurement instruments exist apart from the researcher; another party could use the instruments to collect data in the researcher's absence
Design and Method	Flexibile-interview with no clear answers, dialogue, interaction	Systematic-survey with closed questions
Data Collection Strategies	Use non-structured or semi-structured methods such as in-depth interviews, focus groups, and participant observation case study, grounded theory, ethnography, historical, and phenomenology notes, videos, audio recordings images, and text documents	Use highly structured methods such as structured observation using questionnaires and surveys, online, in-person, and phone interviews and surveys
Data Analysis	Non-statistical particular or specialized findings that is less generalizable	Statistical data is usually in the form of tabulations findings are conclusive and usually descriptive in nature generalizable findings that can be applied for other populations
Data Interpretation	explore, explain, understand narrative, particular, mainly inductive reasoning conclusions can be drawn from the evidence no matter how incomplete states the larger meaning of findings	describe, measure, predict statistical tables and charts, universal, mainly deductive reasoning everything is known before conclusions can be drawn interpretation tends to consist of comparing results qith proir predictions and past research

2. Write one Hundred words reflection essay entitle; The importance of research in our daily life.

 

"The Importance of Research in Our Daily Life"

 

Research is a very  useful and valuable tool to understand the connections of a problem and  to create knowledge that is reliable and authentic. Conducting research develops a better understanding and enhances decision-making capabilities. It also helps us to prove the wrong comments and judgements about some information and issues around us.

 

Conducting research allows allows us to think critically and meaningfully. It helps us to identify a specific problem and gives us the best option to solve that problem. It makes us wiser when it comes to desicion-making. We are guided not only by facts but also by experiences of different people.

 

Not only is research an invaluable tool for building crucial knowledge, it is also the most reliable way to understand the complexities of various issues in our society thereby maintaning our integrity as we disapprove lies and uphold important truths. Indeed research helps us to become more knowledgeable about many things. It gives us wisdom on how to discern to any situations. Lastly, it can help us become more innovative.

 

Thus, , we should never let ourselves be fooled by websites that are not trustworthy. This is because it could lead us to a wrong direction. When you research, always verify if the articles you read are true or not.

 

3. Look for a sample research (any topic)that uses qualitative approach as a method in conducting the study then answer the following questions. (Reference link: https://arrow.tudublin.ie/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1049&context=aaschssldis)

 

a. What is the title of the research paper?

A Qualitative Study of the Psychological Impact of Unemployment on Individuals. 

 

b. Who is/are the author/s?

 Marie Conroy,

Technological University Dublin, m..y@tudublin.ie

 

c. What are the research questions used by the researcher/s

Emotional/Psychological Well-Being:

1. What are your main feelings and emotions associated with having to adapt to unemployment?

2. Do you think that there is a link between your feelings of emotional wellbeing and unemployment?

3. For an individual how significant is employment in providing a sense of identity for them?

4. How important is work in providing a person with a sense of recognition and self-worth?

5. How significant is employment in providing a sense of purpose and structure to your day?

6. Do you think that work provides a positive aspect in the construction and maintenance of a person's self-esteem?

7. Do you think that for some people being unemployed can leave them feeling powerless and isolated?

8. It could be said that society attaches great importance to work, and therefore there is an inevitable risk that unemployment will bring with it feelings of embarrassment and shame, would you agree with this statement?

9. Do you think unemployed people are stigmatised?

10. As you get older has your work priorities changed?

11. Do you find it hard to motivate yourself?

12. What are the resources which you use in order to cope with unemployment? (mentally/physically/socially).

13. Are you passive or active in finding work?

14. Having now experienced unemployment will work mean something different to you in the future? (have more meaning)

15. Has your stress levels increased or decreased since you lost your job?

16. What do you think is the most positive aspect of unemployment for you?

17. Do you feel a sense of resentment and frustration since unemployment?

18. Has it led to feelings of depression for you?

19. What do you think is the most difficult aspect of unemployment for you?

20. Has unemployment changed your view of society?

21. How has your attitude to life and work changed since unemployment or has it changed? Effects on relationships

22. Has unemployment changed your roles in your family?

23. Would you say that family life is better since unemployment?

24. Are you spending more time with your family now?

25. What were the effects of your unemployment on your family and children?

26. How did it affect your relationship to your friends and your social life?

 

Material Well-Being:

27. Did you like your job when you were working?

28. How has your financial situation changed as a result of becoming unemployed?

29. Has your level of spending, consumption and material needs changed?

30. Have you been able to manage your finances better as you now possibly have less of a disposable income?

31. To what extent has your standard of living/life style been affected?

32. The moral and social associations of work can be seen as pressures that can make us regard paid work as the main form of a socially accepted lifestyle, would you agree with this statement?

 

Reflection & Projection:

33. Has unemployment allowed you to refocus your priorities in life?

34. Has your life goals changed as a result of becoming unemployed?

35. Has your work aspirations changed as a result of becoming unemployed?

36. Do you think it might be a good opportunity for professional development or to return to education?

 

d. Who are the respondents/participants of the study?

Participant 1 is from Louth and has being unemployed for over two and a half years. Prior to unemployment he worked as a brick layer and had held this position for over five years. While he has been unemployed he has utilised his time to work on his new home and has been looking for work infrequently.

Participant 2 is from Limerick and had worked for over seven years with the same company as an architect. He is currently unemployed just over one year. He is married with two children, aged two and four. His wife works full time as a secretary. He is actively seeking work, and would consider emigrating.

Participant 3 is from Cork, he had worked for three years with his previous employer as an accountant. He is single, has no debts and is actively looking for work.

Participant 4 is from Galway, prior to unemployment she worked as an administrator; she held this role for over one year. She suffers from Multiple Sclerosis; and is now looking for part time work rather than full time due to her illness.

Participant 5 is from Galway and has being unemployed for over five and a half years. Her previous role was a supervisor in a hotel which she held for 6 years. She is a single mother, with a six year old daughter. She is not looking for work at the moment, but is returning to full time third level education in September.

Finally, participant 6 is from Dublin and had worked as a Human Resources administrator for just over three years prior to redundancy. She is married with a three year old child. Her husband works full time in the public sector. 

 

e. What are the findings and the conclusion/implication of the study?

The purpose of this chapter was to highlight the findings which emerged on account of the interviews that were carried out. It is clear from the findings of this research study that unemployment can affect an individual's psychological well-being. As the narratives have shown, unemployment can leave some individuals with feelings of worthlessness, a lack of identity, lack of motivation, feelings of embarrassment and increased stress levels. However, as highlighted in the literature review, the unemployed do not all share similar experiences of unemployment and are not all unhappy with their unemployment situation. On a positive note, some of the participants involved in this study acknowledged that their standard of living and their health has improved since losing their job, their stress levels have decreased and family life has improved due to having more time for others.

 

4. Submit atleast 5 proposed title under qualitative design and state reasons why you decided to select those topic/problem.

1. Effect of COVID-19 pandemic on the small and medium business in the hospitality industry
2. Coping mechanism took up by individuals with mental health issues during the lockdown and its effects
3. Analyze the causes behind the rise in domestic violence cases during the first quarter of 2020
4. State the effects of social isolation on recovering patients with a history of substance abuse
5. Qualitative analysis of the impact of distance learning among college students during COVID-19 pandemic

I decided to select those topics because I believe that those are timely and relevant in our present situation nowadays and that is our battle against CoVid-19 pandemic. By making a qualitative research about these topics, we will be able to understand better what many of us are facing nowadays and most importantly we will have a more reliable basis in addressing these problems or issues.

Step-by-step explanation

Hello Student!

I simply answered the questions based on my personal research and understanding about the topic which you may or may not agree with. I also provided reference link to serve as your guide in answering your assignment. Please be reminded that the answers given will only serve as your example in making your own answers. I hope this would be of help to you.

 

For question number 1, I suggest that you create a comparison chart on qualitative and quantitative research in a tabular form making sure that all basis for comparison is addressed.

 

For question number 2, start constructing your essay by making an introduction in the first paragraph particularly about "research". On the succeeding paragraphs, you can discuss the importance of research in our daily life by giving some examples and scenarios. And for the last paragraph, make a conclusion about the importance of research based on your own understanding.

 

For question number 3 I provided an example of a qualitative research which I also indicated the reference link your your further use. In there, I just looked for the details in the sample qualitative study to answer the questions under it.

 

Finally, for question number 4 I simply mentioned five examples of possible titles for qualitative research which I think very timely in our present situation, the CoVid-19 pandemic and its effects to the people and in our society as a whole. These are only examples which you may or may not adopt as your personal choice as well.