Investigating problem solving from the perspective of engineers : the use of grounded theory in a traditionally quantitative field / Jennifer Harlim.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Harlim, Jennifer, author.

Series:

SAGE research methods. Cases.

SAGE research methods. Cases

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering--Study and teaching--Research--Case studies.

Engineering.

Grounded theory--Case studies.

Grounded theory.

Problem solving--Research--Case studies.

Problem solving.

Physical Description:

1 online resource : illustrations (black and white).

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications, 2014.

Summary:

Research in the engineering field is often entrenched in the quantitative paradigm. Recent literature and studies have realised that not all research questions in engineering can be addressed through quantitative approaches. These areas include studies in engineering professional development, education and gender issues. This article describes one such study. The focus of this research was on the factors that impact the problem-solving ability of engineers. This case discussed how Grounded Theory was used, and the challenges faced and lessons learned from the use of qualitative method in a traditionally quantitative field are also considered.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on November 10, 2015).

ISBN:

9781473946521 (ebook) :

OCLC:

953359841