To achieve, you need thought. You have to know what you are doing

and that's real power. Ayn Rand

Workman’s Article

• What is Workman’s research Question(s)?

• What theoretical foundation does he use?

• Of what importance is Workman’s research? So what?

• Do you agree with Workman’s categories? Conclusions?

• What research ideas can we generate from this research project?

Qualitative vs Quantitative

Research Art Science

Researcher Engaged / Involved

Objective / Uninvolved

Research Goal

Understanding

Control / Prediction

Research Method

Interpretation

Analytic

Findings Group Specific

Generalizable

Qualitative vs Quantitative

God terms

InsightfulStimulating, Engaging,Enlightening, Thick description

Reliable / Valid

Methods EthnographyParticipant Observation, Open-ended questions, Diaries, Interviews, Narrative Analysis, Focus Groups

Surveys closed-ended questions.