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The Quantitative Method
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The Quantitative Method
A look at the increase in quantitative methods of research in American society.
2,362 words (approx. 9.4 pages) |
12 sources |
APA | 2008
Paper Summary:
The paper discusses how data has become a pervasive aspect of life in the modern world. The paper explores how the quantitative methodology has been brought into mainstream media and education by focusing on two specific phenomena. The paper examines the accountability movement in education and the frequent utilization of statistics and scientific studies in media representations.From the Paper:
"The mainstream media has always utilized polling as a tool of expression of concepts and public opinion, yet more recently there has been an increase in the number and complexity of reporting on quantitative scientific research, especially in medial research. Rarely an evening goes by in which the news does not discuss some quantitative research finding. Many times the issues are surrounding health and wellness, weight loss, pharmaceuticals and the like. Often these programs pick up news from major news carries, such as the Associated Press, making it clear that the information is being sought by major mass media links."Sample of Sources Used:
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- Henry, G. T. (1996) Community Accountability: A Theory of Information, Accountability, and School Improvement. Phi Delta Kappan 78.1: 85.
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The Quantitative Method (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 13, 2012, from http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-The-Quantitative-Method/110105
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"The Quantitative Method" 15 January 2012. Web. 13 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.com/Research-Paper-The-Quantitative-Method/110105>
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