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Showing 1 to 20 of 217 for “"mixed-methods research design"”.
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Reading young adult dystopia. Analysing teenage readers’ portrayals of discursive positions about rebellion in young adult dystopia in a mixed-methods research design combining grounded theory methodology and situational analysis
… copies worldwide. Remarkably, there is a lack of research that focusses on readers’ perspectives on reading YA Dystopia. Many female teenagers have or will live through their adolescence dealing with ideologies, convictions, or perspectives that they negotiated or negotiate with in context of …
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‘Like’ us, tweet about it and don’t forget to visit! – How destination marketing organizations use social media
… Innovations (DOI) theory guided this study and a mixed-methods research design was used to address the research questions. The two major research questions were; Firstly, how do DMOs use SM? Secondly, what outcomes do DMOs hope will result from SM use?
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The relationship between 21st century literacy and technology : a comparison of perceptions
… of education at four post-secondary schools. A mixed methods research design was used including a survey of student groups and interviews of all four deans and representatives of each of the schools. Findings included differences in perceptions of each of the groups as well as differences in …
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Evaluation Of Educator Outcomes Of Teaching Social-Emotional Learning, Mindfulness, And Life Skills
… may alleviate teacher burnout. I used a mixed methods research design to investigate the impact of teaching social-emotional learning, mindfulness, and life skills through The Leader in Me (LiM), a K-12 whole-school improvement model based on The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People on …
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Business bridging ethnicity : how business transactions in Trinidad build trust and friendship but don't reduce prejudice
… In this dissertation I interrogate that research question through a study of business transactions in four industries in Trinidad-print & packaging, food & beverages, construction, and consumer retail. I employ a mixed methods research design, which places emphasis on qualitative analysis …
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A Program Evaluation of the Necessary Attributes, Accommodations, and Resources Neurodivergent Students Require for Success in Higher Education
… rigor associated with college success. I used a mixed-methods research design to collect data from various stakeholders to determine the supports neurodivergent students with LD need to be successful in college. My findings indicated students need accommodations for their learning differences, …
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Instructional Leadership Practices Principals Use In Blue Ribbon Awarded Public Elementary Schools In Virginia
… to influence the instructional program. A mixed methods research design was used to collect and analyze data. Principals at eleven of the sixteen public elementary schools in Virginia who received the Blue Ribbon Award between the years 2013-2015 were interviewed. An interview protocol …
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A Study of the Implementation of Multi-Tiered System of Supports in One School
<p>Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) is designed to help schools identify struggling students. This study aimed to determine the perception of MTSS through the lens of kindergarten through fifth-grade teachers and teacher leaders who participate in the school-wide MTSS process. The context of …
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The fourth industrial revolution and the skills mismatch within the Business Analysis Profession
… in the early 1990s and requires extensive research. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is projected to result in a skills mismatch. This study uses the Business Analysis Competency Model, Social Cognitive Career Theory and a mixed-methods research design to develop a framework for describing …
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Perceptions of a university-school collaborative partnership
… achievement have almost demanded scientific research showing the impact of university- school partnerships. Assessing Professional Development School (PDS) partnerships in teacher education presents a challenge for researchers because of the uniqueness of each program and the lack of a …
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Travel Behavior of Immigrants in Vienna, Austria: A Mixed-Methods Approach
This dissertation employs a mixed methods research design to examine the travel behavior of immigrants (individuals with an immigration background) in Vienna, Austria. Almost half of the city´s population has an immigration background. This study aims to understand the motivations, perceptions and …
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An evaluation of an online mental health awareness resource: perspectives of Mindsight certificate holders
… which promotes mental health/illness awareness. Methods: A mixed methods research design was used to explore the perceptions of Mindsight certificate holders. In Phase One, an Evaluation of Mindsight survey (n=90) and the Attitudes to Mental Illness questionnaire (n=40) collected participant …
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A study of the macro to micro process of persuasion for advertising in context towards a meso dominant logic model of consumer behaviour
… an alternative lineage of interpretive consumer research. The two areas of focus emerging from the literature review are the concepts of manufacturing consent (Herman and Chomsky, 2002) as the macro advertiser / sender level of behaviour and the concept of motivational behaviour research …
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An evaluation of two approaches for developing keyboarding skills in children with cognitive disabilities
This study examined the efficacy of two programs designed to teach keyboarding skills to school-aged children with intellectual disabilities. The study employed a mixed methods research design utilizing the number of accurate key strokes and speed in completing a task as dependent variables in the …
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Perceptions of Relationship‐Oriented Leadership Behaviors: A Descriptive Case Study
… between teachers and principals differ. Research indicates principals as being the catalyst behind and building and maintaining effective relationships with teachers. The Professional Standards for Educational Leaders serve as a framework for principals by providing them with standards …
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The power of political commentators in the age of social media
… accessibility and representation. By employing a mixed methods research design, this dissertation analyses Norway’s fraught media landscape through the frameworks provided by Bourdieu, Habermas, Anderson and Sunstein, with the aim to analyse commentators in a new context – the age of social media.
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The Comparability of Typographic and Substrate Variables in Legibility and Readability Research: An Integrative Review
… or inability, to replicate or compare the design of text-related research from the perspective of the independent or dependent variables employed in such designs. Prior text-related research has used variables that were not clearly described or defined, could not be directly compared from …
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Improving College Retention by Identifying Factors Influencing Student Success
… This study was carried out in three phases in a mixed methods research design using a series of student and instructor surveys and personal interviews. Qualitative ~d quantitative methods were used to explore student and instructor perceptions of factors leading to success or failure in …
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Educational Accountability: A Case Study of the Creation, Implementation and Cancellation of the Math Proficiency Test in Ontario, Canada
… was cancelled due to a court challenge in 2021. Designed as a large-scale computer-based evaluation for prospective teachers, the MPT focused on mathematical content knowledge and pedagogy. The study uses a mixed methods research design to explore the creation, implementation, and cancellation of …
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Challenges of using action research as a teaching and learning strategy: A case of a college of primary education in Zimbabwe
… education in Zimbabwe in the use of action research as a teaching and learning strategy. The study focused on lecturer competency, personal dispositions of students towards mastery of action research skills and institutional challenges. The mixed methods research design was used in this …
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