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Methodology and Research Methods

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This chapter delineates the research methods adopted for the two stages of this study. The research questions act as starting points to design an appropriate methodology, which in turn influences the selection of strategies suitable for data collection and generation. Qualitative methodology which is exploratory or interpretative in nature is identified for this study. The use of the methods namely survey questionnaire and interviews are explained and justified in a meaningful way. The pilot study undertaken to test the appropriateness and robustness of the research methods is provided. Finally, the procedure and rigor adopted for administration, respondent recruitment and data analysis for the main study is described in great detail.

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  1. Faculty of Education and Arts, School of Education, Australian Catholic University, Banyo Brisbane, QLD, Australia

    Poulomee Datta

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Datta, P. (2014). Methodology and Research Methods. In: Students with Intellectual Disabilities. SpringerBriefs in Education. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-287-017-9_4

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