Transcription of Chapter 3 Research design and methodology
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40 Chapter 3 research design and methodology INTRODUCTION This Chapter covers an overview of methodology used in the study. The discussion in the Chapter is structured around the Research design , population sampling, data collection and data analysis. Ethical considerations and measures to provide trustworthiness are also discussed. DEFINITION OF methodology According to Polit and Hungler (2004:233), methodology refers to ways of obtaining, organising and analysing data. methodology decisions depend on the nature of the Research question. methodology in Research can be considered to be the theory of correct scientific decisions (Karfman as cited in Mouton & Marais 1996:16). In this study methodology refers to how the Research was done and its logical sequence. The main focus of this study was the exploration and description of the experiences of registered nurses involved in the termination of pregnancy, therefore the Research approach was qualitative .
methodology to achieve the objectives of this study. 3.5.1 Qualitative research Qualitative research refers to inductive, holistic, emic, subjective and process- oriented methods used to understand, interpret, describe and develop a theory on a phenomena or setting. It is a systematic, subjective approach used to describe life experiences and
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Conceptual framework, Objectives, Characteristics, Qualitative, Qualitative Characteristics, STUDENT EXPERIENCES IN ONLINE COURSES, Student experi-ences in online courses, Conceptual, FASB, Quantitative Theoretical and Conceptual Framework, Framework, 3 RESEARCH, Research, Qualitative research, The importance of inspiring a shared vision