Research Workshop 1: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches in Research
Attendees.
Presentation of "Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches in Research" by Dr. Shamuni Kunjiapu (Senior Lecturer, Department of Business and Information Technology, New Era University College).
Presentation of souvenir by Dr. Chin Kok Goon(Deputy Academic Director, Office of Academic Affairs, New Era University College) to speaker(left).
Group photo.
Title: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches in Research
Date: 22 February 2017 (Wednesday)
Time: 3:30pm-4:30pm
Venue: New Era University College, Block B, 2nd Floor, Room 203
Organizer: Office of Academic Affairs, New Era University College
Language: English
Target audience: Open to all New Era University College staff, students and those who are keen in pursuing their postgraduate studies/research
Registration fee: None
Speaker: Dr. Shamuni KUNJIAPU
(Senior Lecturer, Department of Business and Information Technology, New Era University College
and PSMB Certified Trainer)
Résumé of Speaker:
Dr. Shamuni possesses a Ph.D. from National University of Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia. Her main research interests include workplace learning, competence development, job satisfaction and entrepreneurship, etc. Her major publications include Skills Development and Job Satisfaction through Workplace Learning in Small and Medium Tourism Enterprises in Malaysia; Learning cultures among employees in the education and tourism sectors: A comparative Analysis; Stepping up the ladder: Competence Development through Workplace Learning among Employees of Small Medium Enterprises and other conference presentations.
Abstract:
It is important to decide on a proper research approach as it will influence the procedures used in each of the research steps. This research workshop intends to impart knowledge on:
- The definition of quantitative and qualitative research.
- Similarities and differences in quantitative and qualitative research.
- Research designs used in quantitative and qualitative research.
- Useful factors in deciding the best approach for your study.