Essays about: "mixed methods thesis"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 394 essays containing the words mixed methods thesis.

  1. 11. It Takes Two to Tango: Perceptions and Motivations Towards Campaign Clientelism in Zambia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Fubu Ngubu; [2023]
    Keywords : Keywords: Campaign clientelism; Information theory; mixed methods; System justification theory; Zambia.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Various studies on clientelism usually start from a common puzzle: Why is campaign clientelism widely practised by politicians even when they have no means of ensuring reciprocity from the voters? Similarly, why is campaign clientelism widespread amongst voters despite its numerous negative consequences on societies, democracy, and development? These puzzles have motivated my research, where I attempt to understand the perceptions and motivations of politicians and voters towards campaign clientelism in Zambia. To address the research question, two forms of data collection methods were utilised, in-depth interviews with politicians at the local level and a survey of voters in densely populated areas (Lusaka and Kitwe). READ MORE

  2. 12. Påverkan av tid och temperatur vid analys av pH i träckprov från häst

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Olivia Ahlstedt; Martina Löfgren; [2023]
    Keywords : ekvint; fecesprov; mag-tarmhälsa; metodstudie; pH; provförvaring; provhantering;

    Abstract : Mätning av pH i träck är vanligt förekommande i vetenskapliga artiklar om nutrition och magtarmhälsa på häst. Metoderna för mätning av fekalt pH som beskrivs i litteraturen varierar mellan olika studier vilket gör att det finns en efterfrågan av ett mer standardiserat protokoll för mätning av fekalt pH. READ MORE

  3. 13. Does learning equal happiness? Research-based evidence on the impact of lifelong learning on subjective well-being

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Oleksandra Brashovetska; [2023]
    Keywords : subjective well-being; happiness; lifelong learning; education; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Discussions about changing the focus of assessing development progress from economic output to human well-being have sparked a rise in interest in the social sciences' research on subjective well- being in recent years. Such a transition necessitates investigating subjective well-being, its determinants, and how they interact with one another. READ MORE

  4. 14. Beauty and the Digital Beast: An exploratory study on what variables are affecting the process of digitalization within retail and why the beauty industry is lagging behind

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Frida Wiberg; Alexandra Kjellman; [2023]
    Keywords : Mixed methods research; Case study; Retail; Digitalization; Beauty Industry; Abductive Research; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master thesis project applies a mixed methods approach to fulfill the purpose of exploring how and in what ways digitalization transforms different retail categories. A theoretical framework is formulated using existing theories and research, from which four key variables are identified: distribution, interaction, competition and product offering. READ MORE

  5. 15. Analyzing How Blended Emotions are Expressed using Machine Learning Methods

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Disen Ling; [2023]
    Keywords : Blended emotion; Supervised learning; Model generalization capability; Ablation study; Blandade känslor; Övervakad inlärning; Modellens generaliseringsförmåga; Ablationsstudie;

    Abstract : Blended emotion is a classification of emotional experiences that involve the combination of multiple emotions. Research on the expression of blended emotions allows researchers to understand how different emotions interact and coexist in an individual’s emotional experience. READ MORE