Investigating problem solving from the perspective of engineers : the use of grounded theory in a traditionally quantitative field /
Research in the engineering field is often entrenched in the quantitative paradigm. Recent literature and studies have realised that not all research questions in engineering can be addressed through quantitative approaches. These areas include studies in engineering professional development, educat...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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[Los Angeles, California] :
SAGE,
2014.
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| Series: | SAGE research methods. Cases.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | Research in the engineering field is often entrenched in the quantitative paradigm. Recent literature and studies have realised that not all research questions in engineering can be addressed through quantitative approaches. These areas include studies in engineering professional development, education and gender issues. This article describes one such study. The focus of this research was on the factors that impact the problem-solving ability of engineers. This case discussed how Grounded Theory was used, and the challenges faced and lessons learned from the use of qualitative method in a traditionally quantitative field are also considered. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white) |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781473946521 1473946522 |