9789353240271 - Qualitative Research Methods: Public Policy and Evaluation (2 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. pp. 445.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Language: English. ABOUT THE BOOK:- The book is based on three significant themes namely, 'Qualitative Research Methodology', 'Public Policy' and 'Impact Analysis'. All qualitative research methods and techniques are explained in detail with practical examples. Selection of themes, identification of locale, formation of groups, procedures and techniques of sampling, generation of narrative and audio-visual data and validation of results are derived through active participation of actors. How researcher and actors as co-partners are inspired, informed and involved in research processes and endeavor to get the truth. Qualitative and quantitative analysis of data are conducted to get substantial evidence for the formulation or modification of existing public policy. New approaches to policy research are linked to complex problems, issues, and challenges. These have given rise to new methods of inquiry which allow deep-level interpretations beyond the surface-level reception of policy positions and statements. Policy planning is a perpetual search or in-depth analysis of data or wide range of data to get substantial evidence in order to devise actions for better results. Metric and non-metric techniques have been used to identify the impact. Pre and post period analysis of data provides cues for further actions. Preparation and presentation of a research report is one of the most important of research processes. It needs to address the audiences more effectively. ABOUT THE AUTHOR:- Dr. D.R. Kapoor, M.A. (Eco), M.Ed., Ph.D., KAS, is formerly HOD Center for Educational Research, MIER, Jammu; and National Level Monitor, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India. He has been awarded teacher fellowship by ICSSR, New Delhi (1982-1983). He is honored with d Rashtriya Gaurav Award in 2010 by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi. He has four books to his credit namely 'Education and National Development', 'Hand-Book of Cooperative Audit,' 'Dynamics of Learning Organizations' and 'Research Methodology: Methods and Techniques'. He has completed ten projects and 20 research papers published in various National and International Journals. Being a member of Kashmir Administrative Services, he has served in various capacities as Jt. Registrar Banking & Finance; Chief Executive Officer, KVIB (J&K); Addl. Secretary to Govt. of Jammu & Kashmir; and Jt. Commissioner & Commissioner, Jammu Municipal Corporation. He is a Guest Faculty Member of J & K Institute of Public Administration, Management and Rural Development (IMPA). At present, has been empanelled as Inspecting Authority (2017-20019) for MAEF by the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India. He is also Chairman, Sahyog India (NGO) and Project Director-Sahyog & Brooke PEWU-Katra. Ms. Puja Saigal is a post-graduate in commerce from the University of Jammu and M.Phil in Management. At present, she has been in teaching profession and has completed one research project and two research papers published in National and International Journals. CONTENTS:- Foreword . 15 Preface . 17 Acknowledgements . 21 Structure of the Book . 23 UNIT 1: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH 1. Research Paradigms . 27 1.1 What is a Research Paradigm? 2. Qualitative Research: Meaning, Nature and Methodology . 45 2.1 What is Qualitative Research? 2.2 Cardinal Principles of Qualitative Research 2.5 Identification of Problem 2.6 Research Questions 2.7 Qualitative Toolbox 2.8 Qualitative Research Approach 2.9 Qualitative Investigation Design 2.10 Planning of Qualitative Research 2.11 Sampling 2.12 Tools and Techniques of Qualitative Research 2.13 Data Analysis 2.14 Interpretation 2.15 Styles of Writing 2.16 Criteria for Evaluation 2.17 Quantitative Verses Qualitative Method of Investigation 2.18 Seven Questions about Qualitative Research UNIT 2: FORMULATION OF PROJECT 3. Selection of Problem and its Sources . 73 3.1 Selection of Problem 3.2 Selection of the Problem should be Viewed from two angles 3.3 Sources 4. Review of Literature . 81 4.1 Use of the Empirical Literature about Earlier Research in the same or Similar Field 4.2 Review of Methodological Literature 4.3 Study of Theoretical and Empirical Literature for Contextualising, Comparison and Generalisation of Your Findings 4.4 Internet as Source of Information 4.5 Strategy for Review of Literature 5. Formulation of Research Proposal . 89 5.1 What Research is Intended 5.2 Research Question and Hypothesis 5.3 How the Research will be Done 5.4 Methodology 5.5 Standard Criteria 5.6 Analyses 5.7 Interpretation 5.8 Limitations and Delimitations 6. Research Design . 95 6.1 Research Design 6.2 Selection of Research Approach 6.3 Goals of the Study 6.4 Formulation of the Research Questions 6.5 Selection of Method 6.6 Design of Sampling Plan 6.7 Selection of Locale and Entering into the Field 6.8 Tools for the Collection of Data 6.9 Establishing Reliability and Validity 6.10 Criteria for Evaluating the Building of Theories 6.11 Analysis of Qualitative Data 7. Hypotheses/Research Questions . 107 7.1 Hypothesis 7.2 Hypotheses/Research Questions 7.3 Sources of Hypotheses/Research Questions 7.4 Importance of Hypothesis/Research Question 8. Sampling Procedures . 115 8.1 What is Population? 8.2 What is Sampling? 8.3 Sampling Methods in Qualitative Research 8.4 Gradual Definitions of the Sample Structure: Theoretical Sampling 9. Qualitative Tools and Techniques . 125 9.1 What is Focus Group Discussion? 9.2 Selection of Group 9.3 Processes of Focus Group Discussions 9.4 Limitations 9.5 Selection of Locale 9.6 Selection of Techniques 9.7 Analysis of Data 9.8 Criteria for Selecting Significant Change 10. Observation as a Research Tool . 133 10.1 Observation 10.2 Issues Regarding Observations 10.3 Participant Observations 10.4 Non-Participant Observation 10.5 Steps of Observations 10.6 Characteristics of Good Observation 10.7 Reliability of Observation 10.8 Uses and Advantages 11. Interview as a Research Tool . 147 11.1 Interview Sched.