Listening to the views of those involved in the inclusion of pupils with Downs syndrome into mainstream schools

Evaluating Qualitative Research

Qualitative Research

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Johnson 's research findings significantly help to gain insight on the inclusion of children with Down syndrome into mainstream schooling . No variables were manipulated and the study is mainly an observation and interpretation of the reactions and views of the children and the other people around them as well

Similarities to quantitative

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The abstract itself is highly personal and intuitive but appropriate for the research . When it comes

to related literature , however , it might help if there were more related literature to support the study

Research Problem

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The focus of the study is clearly demarcated and the hypothesis rightfully justified

Samples

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For a qualitative research the small sample group would be favorable to create more focus . Moreover , the researcher is remarkably keen to know the possibility of errors that this small sample entails

Setting

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Johnson uses a highly personal and descriptive approach to her study and this seems to help engage the readers with the research

Researchers

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In this kind of study where the researcher gets to interact with the subjects on a more personal note , biases may greatly affect the results The researcher recognizes this and makes it clear to make sure bias errors do not take place . Being a teacher herself , Johnson provides a reliable approach to her study Data Collection

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Johnson uses two parts of data collection : the questionnaire and the...