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An evaluation of marketing research techniques in three case studies
Thesis (M.B.A.)--Boston University
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Modeling of Spaza shop operations using soft and hard operational research techniques
… framework of soft and hard operational research (OR) techniques used to address the performance of micro-enterprises with Spaza shops in Western Cape as a specific case study. The techniques include Strategic Options Development and Analysis (SODA) using Causal mapping and Soft System …
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The Influence of Learnings in Classroom Research Techniques on Student-Teachers' Practices and Attitudes
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An Inquiry Into the Semantic Problems of External Accounting Communication: A Comparative Study of Research Techniques
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An Exploration of Program Mapping and Survey Research Techniques as Ways of Producing Information for Studies of Citizen Participation in Education
The relative worth of two techniques of data collection and analysis, program mapping and survey research, were explored in this study. Specifically, this study was designed to answer the following three questions: (1) Using the survey research and program mapping techniques, what is the nature of …
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A community-based approach to new medium integration in South African education : a combination of ICT4D process approach and ethnographic action research techniques
… the Process approach with Ethnographical Action Research techniques as well as taking into account recommendations made by past medium integration in education. To evaluate our approach we implemented the Process approach at an Ethnographical Action Research site with the researcher as one of the …
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Developing decision support for Foodbank South Africa's allocation system: an application of operational research techniques to aid decision-making at a not-for-profit organization
There is a dearth of research on the application of hard Operational Research (OR) techniques (simulation, linear programming, goal programming, etc.) in determining optimal ordering, inventory and allocation policies for goods within distribution systems in developing countries. This study aims to …
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A behavioral curriculum for preschool, handicapped children
… compatible behavioral activities and management techniques were taught to teachers and aides, and implemented within two preschool handicapped classes. The effectiveness of the procedures in meeting behavioral goals was evaluated with the use of behavior analytic techniques. Traditional group …
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Nursing: The Next Chapter
… more than four semesters and involved various research techniques, writing workshops, and two directed studies. </p>
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Visual and participatory research methods in the development of mass communication health messages for underserved populations
… the benefits of using visual and participatory research techniques towards health message development. Demographic information and levels of physical activity were first obtained in a sample of older Hispanic women (n=23; aged 71.9 ± 7.6 years) living in the city of Chicago. Perceptions of …
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A Study of the Ability of Fifth and Sixth Grade Pupils to Comprehend Social Studies Material
… the causes of this deficiency. Two types of research techniques were used: (1) pencil and paper tests which were given to sixty-two pupils, and (2) oral interviews with thirty-one pupils who had previously taken the pencil and paper tests.</p>
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Women's Response to Spousal Unemployment: Economic, Labor Force, and Family Constraints
… men necessitates the use of grounded theory research techniques that allow me to "give voice" to working-class women.
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An assessment of needs, services, and problems of the elderly people in the six villages of Dzanani, in Limpopo province
… the reader with an overview account of the research design as well as the research techniques, which were utilized in the fieldwork to gather information. The study is mainly qualitative, descriptive and exploratory in nature.
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Optimal Capital Budgeting Using Linear Programming Models
… the relatively recent development of operations research techniques, top management has not always been aware of the tools available in the important field of capital budgeting. This paper is an attempt to show several methods of determining an optimal investment program by using linear …
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An exploration into the experiences and challenges of emerging organizations with regards to the financing of their services by the department of Social Development in the Western Cape
… the reader with an overview account of the research design as well as the research techniques, which were utilized in the fieldwork to gather information. The study is mainly qualitative and exploratory in nature. Interviews were held with the Directors of the non-profit organizations.
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Placing the dead: the spatial distribution and spread of HIV in a major South African city
… the HIV infected and AIDS sufferers. Innovative research techniques such as the use of GIS (geographic information systems) as a research tool contributed to disclosing the patterns of the HIV pandemic in the Nelson Mandela Metropole that were not obvious or visible before. GIS involved …
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Palaeolimnological study of the history of Loe Pool. Helston, and its catchment
… variety of palaeolimnological and associated research techniques. The principle upon which such research is based is that there is an intimate relationship between the history of a catchment and the lake into which it drains. In addition, the history of the shingle bar which now isolates Loe …
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Nonrandom characteristics of common stock prices
… study presents an application of operations research techniques to the development of stock price generation and simulation models to aid in the understanding of price movement. Relationships between stock price and volume and stock price and market averages which follow descernible trends …
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Organizational civility: Issues, problems and solutions to creating environments of civility in the workplace.
Scholars have just begun to research the issue of incivility in the workplace. The research focusing on a proactive approach of creating civility is even more sparse. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to determine if employees view incivility as a problem. If so, what do they think their role …
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