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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) | ||||
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Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) Z Bibliography. Library Science. Information Resources > ZA Information resources |
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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 | ||||
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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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