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What is Positivist

Chapter 4
Handbook of Research on Social Inequality and Education
A teaching strategy that reinforces concrete assumptions with single answers.
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Barriers to a STEM Career: Math Anxiety and the Adult Female
Luanne M. Amato (Holy Family University, USA)
Copyright: © 2019 |Pages: 27
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-9108-5.ch004
Abstract
Inequality of gender representation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers continues, despite the narrowing of the gender achievement gap. This chapter showcases original qualitative research that provides clearer insights into origins and effects of math anxiety as the reason females are less likely to choose (STEM) majors and related careers. The role of instruction methodology of the academic organization in perpetuating marginalization practices limits women's STEM achievement. The stage environment fit (SEF) theoretical model probes the relationship of the policies and procedures of the academic organization to the likelihood of female adult-student success in higher education. The American Statistical Association's (ASA) funding of the Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education Report (GAISE) mandates reforms for mathematics instruction among the information about new research opportunities and the current state of STEM education in the United States.
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Employing a Grounded Theory Approach for MIS Research
Observable, measurable experiences can contribute to knowledge. Theories result from the application of scientific methods of analysis to data, resulting in a research approach that emphasizes quantitative data collection and statistical analysis methods to ensure the validity of findings.
Published in Chapter: Employing a Grounded Theory Approach for MIS Research; From: Handbook of Research on Contemporary Theoretical Models in Information Systems
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Whose Side Are We On?: A Call for Critical Solidarity With Participants in Education Research
The idea that everything can be solved through scientific observation. While this works for many things, people are too complicated to explain through positivism.
Published in Chapter: Whose Side Are We On?: A Call for Critical Solidarity With Participants in Education Research; From: Scholarly Publishing and Research Methods Across Disciplines
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