Charalampid, Marina and Hammond, Michael (2016) How do we know what is happening online? : a triangulated approach to data analysis. In: 10th International Conference on e-Learning, Madeira, Portugal, 1-3 Jul 2016. Published in: Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference on e-Learning pp. 117-124.

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Abstract

This paper discusses the process of analysing online discussion and argues for the merits of mixed methods. Much research of online participation and e-learning has been either message focused or person focused analysis. The former covers methodologies such as content and discourse analysis, the latter interviewing and surveys. The paper discusses the strength and weaknesses of these approaches in the context of a study of an online social educational network for gifted students. Here interviews, questionnaire survey and content analysis were all used in order to explore the process of online discussion and the experience of taking part. The paper argues for a mixed approach in which different types of data can be compared and contrasted. Such triangulation is time-consuming but it allows for a comprehensive picture of the use of the network and the experience of online participation.

Item Type:	Conference Item (Paper)
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources
Divisions:	Faculty of Arts > English and Comparative Literary Studies
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Mixed methods research , Discourse analysis , Interviewing, Surveys , Electronic discussion groups
Journal or Publication Title:	Proceedings of the IADIS International Conference on e-Learning
Editor:	Bapistas Nunes, Miguel and McPherson, Maggie
Official Date:	14 May 2016
Dates:	Date Event 14 May 2016 Accepted
Page Range:	pp. 117-124
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Publication Status:	Published
Access rights to Published version:	Restricted or Subscription Access
Date of first compliant deposit:	6 June 2016
Date of first compliant Open Access:	28 November 2016
Conference Paper Type:	Paper
Title of Event:	10th International Conference on e-Learning
Type of Event:	Conference
Location of Event:	Madeira, Portugal
Date(s) of Event:	1-3 Jul 2016
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