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Title:
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COMBINING RESEARCH PARADIGMS TO IMPROVE POOR STUDENT PERFORMANCE |
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Author(s):
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Roelien Goede, Estelle Taylor |
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ISBN:
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978-972-8939-38-0 |
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Editors:
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Miguel Baptista Nunes and Pedro Isaías |
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Year:
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2011 |
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Edition:
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Volume II |
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Keywords:
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Mixed methods, action research, critical social research, blended learning. |
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Type:
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Short Paper |
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First Page:
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3 |
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Last Page:
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7 |
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Language:
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English |
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Full Contents:
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Paper Abstract:
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The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the advantages of combining methods from different research paradigms. It demonstrates the use of methods representative of three research paradigms in a single research setting. The main problem in the underlying case is the poor performance of students in a specific module of their academic programme. The argument for using mixed methods is presented by providing brief information on research paradigms, discussing the problem environment, describing the research strategy and finally reflecting on research paradigms and their application in this environment. |
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