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Author Harlim, Jennifer, author

Title Investigating problem solving from the perspective of engineers : the use of grounded theory in a traditionally quantitative field / Jennifer Harlim
Published [Los Angeles, California] : SAGE, 2014
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Description 1 online resource : illustrations (black and white)
Series SAGE research methods. Cases
SAGE research methods. Cases
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
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references
Notes Online resource; title from home page (viewed on November 10, 2015)
Subject Engineering -- Study and teaching -- Research -- Case studies.
Grounded theory -- Case studies.
Problem solving -- Research -- Case studies.
Genre/Form Case studies.
Case studies.
Form Electronic book
ISBN 1473946522 (ebook)
9781473946521 (ebook)