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Matthew D. Curtner-smith - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Influence of adventure education instructor education on the perspectives and practices of preservice adventure educators
Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education, 2019Co-Authors: Matthew M. Maurer, Matthew D. Curtner-smithAbstract:The research described in this paper built on the embryonic work on the occupational socialization of adventure educators (AEs). Its purpose was to determine the influence of one adventure education instructor education (AEIE) program on the perspectives and practices of preservice AEs (PAEs). Fifteen PAEs and their instructor were participants. Data were collected with six qualitative techniques and analyzed by employing Analytic Induction and constant comparison. Results revealed that PAEs entered the AEIE program with one of three broad orientations to their subject matter: a leisure orientation, an outdoor pursuits orientation, and an unsophisticated adventure orientation. In addition, they revealed how these orientations were shaped by the differing acculturation the PAEs experienced. The study’s findings also suggested that well-taught AEIE had helped those PAEs near to completing the program acquire a relatively sophisticated adventure orientation regardless of the orientations with which they commenced their training. Keys to the success of the AEIE program were the blend of personal and pedagogical skill displayed by the instructor and the nature and sequencing of the coursework in which the PAEs engaged.
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The occupational socialization of two experienced and expert adventure educators
Journal of Outdoor and Environmental Education, 2019Co-Authors: Matthew M. Maurer, Matthew D. Curtner-smithAbstract:Previous research of why inexperienced adventure educators’ (AEs) think and teach as they do had provided findings that suggested how AE instructor education (AEIE) might be improved. The purpose of this study was to build on this work and determine how occupational socialization shaped the perspectives and practices of two experienced and expert AEs. Six qualitative techniques were used to collect data. Analysis involved using Analytic Induction and constant comparison to categorize these data. Categories were then collapsed into meaningful themes. Results revealed how the AEs’ acculturation, professional socialization, and organizational socialization led them to possess sophisticated and advanced but slightly differing perspectives on adventure education, pedagogies for teaching adventure education, and AEIE. Key factors in the development of these perspectives and practices were the AEs’ early and positive experiences of adventure and the outdoors and their master’s degree programs.
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Preservice teachers' conceptions of teaching within sport education and multi-activity units
Sport Education and Society, 2004Co-Authors: Matthew D. Curtner-smith, Seidu SofoAbstract:The purpose of the study described in this paper was to determine 15 American preservice teachers' (PTs) conceptions of the teaching-learning process while teaching Sport Education and Multi-activity units during an early field experience. Data were collected using the critical incident technique and a reflective questionnaire and analyzed by employing Analytic Induction and frequency counts. Results indicated that PTs generally found Sport Education more attractive due to its compatibility with their occupational socialization and its cultural and structural advantages.
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Influence of a critically oriented methods course and early field experience on preservice teachers' conceptions of teaching
Sport Education and Society, 2004Co-Authors: Matthew D. Curtner-smith, Seidu SofoAbstract:In recent years there has been a growing interest in arming physical education teachers with critical pedagogies. The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of a critically oriented methods course and early field experience (EFE) on 20 preservice teachers' (PTs) conceptions of the teaching–learning process. Data were collected using the critical incident technique and a reflective questionnaire. They were analyzed by employing the Analytic Induction method. Results indicated that the inward focus of the methods course and EFE on the analysis of teaching had a considerable influence on the PTs. Conversely, the outward focus on curriculum studies as well as four permeating themes (elitism, racism, classism, and sexism) appeared to have virtually no impact on them at all. Possible reasons for and implications of these findings are discussed.
Han Hua - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Characteristics and Trend of Uneven-bars Whole-set-Movement Arrangements at the 37th World Gymnastic Tournament
Journal of Tianjin Institute of Physical Education, 2004Co-Authors: Han HuaAbstract:With the methods of statistic comparison, Analytic Induction and documentation, the author analyzed the characteristics and trend of the whole-set movement arrangements of the excellent women uneven-bar players and the disadvantages of Chinese women uneven-bars at the 37th world Gymnastic Tournament.To focus on the direct link and transition between movements on the bars and bar-switching movements, and to make the completion of the whole-set movements more expressive,better-knit and more fluent were the character and developing trend of whole-set movement arrangements of uneven- bars. Chinese players suffered a gap in specific quality and capability, and in diverse links between bar-switching movements and movements on the bars.
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New Trends of the Technical Development of World Women's Uneven Bars: An Analysis on the 37th World Gymnastic Tournament
Journal of Beijing University of Physical Education, 2004Co-Authors: Han HuaAbstract:Based on the video recording of the live telecast of and the relevant documents on the 37th world Gymnastic Tournament, the author of this paper systematically analyzes the new trends of the technical development of current world women's uneven parallel bars by means of statistic comparison, literature review and Analytic Induction. Bar-switching movements will develop into prances and somersaults. To pay more attention to the direct link between the bar-switching movements and the movements of superior difficulty on the bars, to make the whole-set movements more expressive, more well-knit, and more fluently completed are an important trend of the uneven parallel bars. And the further development of the Stalder forward in L Grip movement series with the arm-wringing technique will also become a new developing trend of the uneven-bar technique.
Martyn Hammersley - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Challenging the Qualitative-Quantitative Divide: Explorations in Case-focused Causal Analysis
2012Co-Authors: Barry Cooper, Judith Glaesser, Roger Gomm, Martyn HammersleyAbstract:This title offers an exploration of case-focused methods as a means of bridging the quantitative-qualitative divide and the key methodological issues. This book challenges the divide between qualitative and quantitative approaches that is now institutionalized within social science. Rather than suggesting the 'mixing' of methods, "Challenging the Qualitative-Quantitative Divide" provides a thorough interrogation of the arguments and practices characteristic of both sides of the divide, focusing on how well they address the common problems that all social research faces, particularly as regards causal analysis. The authors identify some fundamental weaknesses in both quantitative and qualitative approaches, and explore whether case-focused analysis - for instance, in the form of Qualitative Comparative Analysis, Analytic Induction, Grounded Theorising, or Cluster Analysis - can bridge the gap between the two sides.
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on becker s studies of marijuana use as an example of Analytic Induction
Philosophy of the Social Sciences, 2011Co-Authors: Martyn HammersleyAbstract:Analytic Induction (AI) is an interpretation of scientific method that emerged in early twentieth-century sociology and still has some influence today. Among the studies often cited as examples are Becker’s articles on marijuana use. While these have been given less attention than the work of Lindesmith on opiate addiction and Cressey on financial trust violation, Becker’s work has distinctive features. Furthermore, it raises some important and interesting issues that relate not only to AI but to social scientific explanation more generally. These concern, for example, the presence and nature of causal systems in the social world, the relationship between historical and generalizing approaches, the character and role of social scientific theories, and how they are generated. In this article Becker’s research is examined in detail, and these issues explored through comparisons with the work of Lindesmith and Cressey.
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Aristotelian or Galileian? On a Puzzle about the Philosophical Sources of Analytic Induction
Journal for the Theory of Social Behaviour, 2010Co-Authors: Martyn HammersleyAbstract:This paper looks at the philosophical sources on which Florian Znaniecki and other sociologists who developed the concept of Analytic Induction drew. In particular, it focuses on a conflict in their accounts between appeal to Aristotelian and Galileian notions of science.
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On Becker’s Studies of Marijuana Use as an Example of Analytic Induction:
Philosophy of the Social Sciences, 2010Co-Authors: Martyn HammersleyAbstract:Analytic Induction (AI) is an interpretation of scientific method that emerged in early twentieth-century sociology and still has some influence today. Among the studies often cited as examples are Becker’s articles on marijuana use. While these have been given less attention than the work of Lindesmith on opiate addiction and Cressey on financial trust violation, Becker’s work has distinctive features. Furthermore, it raises some important and interesting issues that relate not only to AI but to social scientific explanation more generally. These concern, for example, the presence and nature of causal systems in the social world, the relationship between historical and generalizing approaches, the character and role of social scientific theories, and how they are generated. In this article Becker’s research is examined in detail, and these issues explored through comparisons with the work of Lindesmith and Cressey.
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A Historical and Comparative Note on the Relationship Between Analytic Induction and Grounded Theorising
2010Co-Authors: Martyn HammersleyAbstract:Analytic Induction (AI) and grounded theorising (GT) have long been influential models for conceptualising and guiding particular kinds of qualitative research. However, the relationship between them, in terms of both historical development and conceptual structure, is not always clearly understood. As I show in this article, there are obstacles to understanding these matters. Alfred LINDESMITH, one of the major architects and champions of AI, and Anselm STRAUSS, co-inventor of GT, were students of Herbert BLUMER at the same time, and collaborated on various projects. However, only STRAUSS, with Barney GLASER, provided a detailed comparison between the two approaches. Moreover, even this leaves us with some uncertainties about the precise nature of the similarities and differences, and the reasons for these. The relationship of AI and GT to BLUMER's methodological thinking is even more obscure. URN: urn:nbn:de:0114-fqs100243
Malcolm Mcdonald - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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Towards a map of marketing information systems: an inductive study
European Journal of Marketing, 2003Co-Authors: Elizabeth Daniel, Hugh Wilson, Malcolm McdonaldAbstract:The use of information systems (IS) in marketing is maturing, as previous piecemeal systems are replaced by CRM suites, which provide a unified view of the customer. However, research and practice in this domain suffer from the lack of a commonly accepted map of the marketing process, let alone of the potential marketing IS applications which support it. This paper describes an inductively derived process map of marketing, which is used as a basis for a map of marketing information systems. Maps synthesised from previous research were refined through seven case studies of the deployment of IS in marketing, using the Analytic Induction approach. The marketing map includes a revised definition of the sales process, a scoping of the role of integrated marketing communications, and a redefinition of the relationship between marketing and the other elements of Porter's value chain. Several implications of the IS map which overlays it are discussed.
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Factors for Success in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems
Journal of Marketing Management, 2002Co-Authors: Hugh Wilson, Elizabeth Daniel, Malcolm McdonaldAbstract:The importance of effective customer relationships as a key to customer value and hence shareholder value is widely emphasised. In order to enhance these relationships, the application of IT to marketing through customer relationship management (CRM) software, e-commerce and other initiatives is growing rapidly. This study examines the factors that influence the successful deployment of CRM applications, with particular emphasis on those factors which are distinct from other areas of application. Using the Analytic Induction method, success factors were derived from five in-depth case studies. Resulting factors underemphasised in previous literature include: the need for project approval procedures which allow for uncertainty; the need to leverage models of best practice; the importance of prototyping new processes, not just IT; and the need to manage for the delivery of the intended benefits, rather than just implementing the original specification.
Hugh Wilson - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.
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The multi-channel challenge: A dynamic capability approach
Industrial Marketing Management, 2007Co-Authors: Hugh Wilson, Elizabeth DanielAbstract:The maturing of e-commerce, the diffusion of call centres into the B2B space and purchaser demands on price and service are leading to rapid change in the route to market in many B2B sectors, with shifting combinations of channels being offered to the customer in the search for advantage. In this situation managers can no longer rely on the channel resources that they have assembled to provide their extant competitive position. Instead they must be able to combine resources in new ways, gain additional resources and dispose of superfluous resources, and to do this repeatedly and rapidly if they are to compete successfully. The term ‘dynamic capabilities’ has emerged in the strategic management literature for these activities. Using four case studies and the Analytic Induction approach to data analysis, we identify seven dynamic capabilities for channel transformation.
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Towards rigour in action research: a case study in marketing planning
European Journal of Marketing, 2004Co-Authors: Hugh WilsonAbstract:A research study is described exploring the potential of decision support systems to improve marketing planning practice, using a combination of project action research and case research approaches. The paper focuses on solutions to two practical methodological problems: how to analyse action research data in as rigorous a way as possible; and how to minimise the biases which can arise from the action researcher's dual role as participant and observer. In particular, the paper describes an adaptation of the research design termed Analytic Induction to the complex, multi‐propositional theory common in action research, and indeed in much qualitative management research. The findings of the study itself are also reported briefly.
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Towards a map of marketing information systems: an inductive study
European Journal of Marketing, 2003Co-Authors: Elizabeth Daniel, Hugh Wilson, Malcolm McdonaldAbstract:The use of information systems (IS) in marketing is maturing, as previous piecemeal systems are replaced by CRM suites, which provide a unified view of the customer. However, research and practice in this domain suffer from the lack of a commonly accepted map of the marketing process, let alone of the potential marketing IS applications which support it. This paper describes an inductively derived process map of marketing, which is used as a basis for a map of marketing information systems. Maps synthesised from previous research were refined through seven case studies of the deployment of IS in marketing, using the Analytic Induction approach. The marketing map includes a revised definition of the sales process, a scoping of the role of integrated marketing communications, and a redefinition of the relationship between marketing and the other elements of Porter's value chain. Several implications of the IS map which overlays it are discussed.
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Factors for Success in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems
Journal of Marketing Management, 2002Co-Authors: Hugh Wilson, Elizabeth Daniel, Malcolm McdonaldAbstract:The importance of effective customer relationships as a key to customer value and hence shareholder value is widely emphasised. In order to enhance these relationships, the application of IT to marketing through customer relationship management (CRM) software, e-commerce and other initiatives is growing rapidly. This study examines the factors that influence the successful deployment of CRM applications, with particular emphasis on those factors which are distinct from other areas of application. Using the Analytic Induction method, success factors were derived from five in-depth case studies. Resulting factors underemphasised in previous literature include: the need for project approval procedures which allow for uncertainty; the need to leverage models of best practice; the importance of prototyping new processes, not just IT; and the need to manage for the delivery of the intended benefits, rather than just implementing the original specification.