For this week’s assignment utilize the same article/dissertation from last week - “Impact of open enrollment and daily commute on college student retention“. This week pay particular attention to the qualitative part of this study.
Analyze how the author coded the qualitative part of the study. Discuss validity and any concerns that you see regarding the qualitative data. Did the author address the coding method? Are there inconsistencies? Did the author’s qualitative data analysis match the hypotheses? Pay attention to the research questions and determine if the qualitative analysis accurately reflects reality. In your concluding paragraph, determine whether or not the qualitative part of this study added important insights to the research question; explain your assessment in detail.
Do not just answer the questions/prompts I provided to you, but undertake an in-depth analysis of this article/dissertation. Write your analysis in essay form, adhering to APA guidelines, and support your findings/arguments/conclusions with reputable sources.
Microsoft Word - $ASQ93390_supp_07798FA2-7762-11E0-A274-6C4DD352ABB1.docx Running Head: BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS1 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 2 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS IMPACT OF OPEN ENROLLMENT AND DAILY COMMUTE ON COLLEGE STUDENT RETENTION The data for this study were gathered over the period of two to four year in a private college and it is possible that variations in attrition and other factors over time were missed. Because of the study's cross-sectional design, a causal link between attrition and the other factors cannot be established (McGregor, 2017). In the study, the author has clearly stated the limitation of the research in both qualitative and quantitative parts. The current study by Laurent (2012) made use of a convenience sample of students from a single university. The demographics of the research sample reflect those of the institution as a whole, providing a unique viewpoint to the literature. However, the sample may not have represented the entire spectrum of student perspectives and may not be generalizable to all other settings due to its size. The current study investigated the link between collegiate sense of community, commuting status, and associated student outcomes such as affect, self-efficacy, life satisfaction, and educational aspirations. The findings show that, after adjusting for a wide variety of demographic factors, collegiate sense of community may be predicted by a student's location and length of time in college. Many students may be uninterested in cultivating a feeling of community on campus. Transportation and schedule difficulties have surfaced as impediments to increasing involvement for those kids who do desire to connect. The data analysed in the study by Laurent (2012) corresponded to the hypothesis; this technique captures the vast range of participant experiences and shown that even a single element can lead to early departure. This research gathered information from students who attended a typical college and lived in dorms. This aims to provide a more comprehensive picture by integrating surveys and data collected. The quantitative analysis accurately reflects reality by analysing the survey and focus group data, a mixed-methods technique was used. Multiple regression models were created to evaluate the prediction based on demographic variables (gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, and mode of transportation). Bivariate correlations were used to determine the connections between community and the following variables: educational expectations, positive and negative affect, life satisfaction, and self-efficacy. Using independent-samples t-tests, comparisons were conducted between people who had a strong feeling of community (higher quartile) and those who had a weak sense of community (lowest quartile). The current study by Laurent (2012) made use of a convenient small sample of students from a single university. While the demographics of the research sample reflect those of the institution as a whole and provide a unique viewpoint to the literature, the sample may not have caught the entire spectrum of student perspectives and may not be generalizable to all other situations (Hahn, 2018). Interventions and activities meant to improve student well-being must evolve in response to changing college demographics. Commuter students are less likely to establish and sustain ties to the institution. Universities must discover new and inventive methods to meet these demands, assisting commuting students in locating the assistance they require to overcome barriers. References Hahn, R. A. (2018). Student Persistence of Urban Minority Two-Year College Students Laurent, K. (2012). Impact of open enrolment and daily commute on college student retention (Doctoral dissertation, Doctoral Dissertation), Available from ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Database (UMI No. 3454089)). McGregor, S. L. (2017) Understanding and evaluating research: A critical guide London: Sage Publications