... and qualitative methods are discussed showing how DES might cope with the weaknesses of both stances. A structure for using DES as a combined research methodology is proposed. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Modelling Qualitative techniques Quantitative techniques Conducting any type of research should...

... qualitative research. Research Quality Qualitative techniques Yin makes a distinction between analytical generalisation and statistical generalisation. Analytical generalisation is relevant in qualitative research. The concept means that analytical understanding is made possible as a result...

... were well represented: general management, HR, IT, quality, and training consultants. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Research Qualitative techniques Priority rules Qualitative studies of organizations and organizational culture have become fairly common. According to Miles and Huberman...

... it and don’t want my children exposed to the same situation as me. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Qualitative techniques Research Focus groups Depth interviews Restaurants Smoking Hirschman (1986) suggests that the most appropriate set of criteria for humanistic inquiry is credibility...

... of planned social change with the unfolding of history and inevitability of human progress. © MCB UP Limited 2001 Qualitative techniques Quantitative techniques Management Marketing management Research Over the past few decades social sciences and the humanities have drawn together...

... to the investment decision process – like equipment rental for a curriculum development specialist course. Fortunately, a number of authors have developed checklists to help practitioners prepare cost estimates. © MCB UP Limited 1995 Costing Performance measurement Qualitative techniques Training...