Social Research: Theory, Methods and Techniques

By P. Corbetta. 2003

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The Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches and Methods in Language “Testing and Assessment” Research: A Literature Review (2016, background): “Whereas, the interpretive researchers oppose the positivistic belief of reality; and argue that, instead, the reality is socially constructed by the humans which can be changed and understood subjectively (Corbetta, 2003; Marcon & Gopal, 2005; Kroeze, 2012).”
Consumer engagement in online brand communities: the moderating role of personal values (2019, background): “16 studies (Corbetta, 2003), this study’s unit of analysis is the individual user who is a member of”
Factors influencing healthcare service quality. (2014, neutral): “A focus group is a group interview technique designed to promote interaction between members of a group to stimulate deeper discussion, reduce social and cultural constraints on participation, and reveal new facets of the discussion topic (37).”
Science Motivation Questionnaire: Construct Validation With Nonscience Majors (2009, positive): “Journal of Research in Science Teaching Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted (Corbetta, 2003; Patton, 2002; Silverman, 2000).”
Using interviews as research instruments (2004, background): “This type of interview introduces some rigidity to the interview (Corbetta, 2003).”