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How to choose the most relevant parameters to be controlled in an empirical study
How to choose the most relevant parameters to be controlled in an empirical study  Daniel Gile 12 August 2006 In a previous text (Sampling 2: Generalizing from case studies), it was explained that in order to make findings of studies…
Sampling 2: generalizing from case studies
Sampling 2: generalizing from case studies  Daniel Gile 18 July, 2006  In a previous text (Sampling-based studies as case studies), it was pointed out that generally, one or more dimensions of a phenomenon are controlled in a study…
Sampling 1: Sampling-based studies as case studies
Sampling 1: Sampling-based studies as case studies  Daniel Gile 12 July 2006 The concept of sampling implies the idea that what is sampled is representative of a larger entity with similar characteristics. Thus, the most fundamental property sought in a…
Where to get the questions from? The importance of preliminary qualitative research
Where to get the questions from? The importance of preliminary qualitative research. Delia Chiaro, University of Bologna at Forlì In questionnaire based survey research wording is all important because the way in which a question is couched affects respondents’ understanding of what is being asked of…
Reasons for piloting questionnaires
Reasons for piloting questionnaires  Daniel Gile March 30, 2006 In a previous text (Do respondents to surveys tell the truth?) explanations were given as to why bias from respondents in surveys might distort the image of reality generated by…