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Research Question 1 - Single Case Analysis
1. What is the interrelationship of the learner characteristics, undergraduate
experience, and individual teamwork KSA for an individual case that represents a low-
income/first-generation senior who scored above the mean Teamwork KSAs Test?
According to Stake (2006) these single cases are important because they belong
to a collection of cases. The single cases share a common characteristic or condition
and may be bound by phenomena. The assessment for each individual case scoring
above the mean was performed separately for each case.
Triangulation was offered as a method to address threats to validity
(Berg, 2007; Gall et al., 2007; Hesse-Biber & Leavy 2006; Marshall & Rossman, 2006).
A good researcher wants assurance that "meaning gained by the reader was the
meaning he or she intends to convey" (Stake, 2006, p. 33). Gaining these assurances is
called "triangulation" which, according to Stake, requires having a minimum of three
confirmations and assurances that key meanings are not being missed. Also, "each
important interpretation needs assurance that was supported by the data and not easily
misinterpreted by readers of the report" (p.33). Most specific to this study is the concept
of interpretive validity.
In addition to the data collection/analysis from the Teamwork KSAs Test, four
other sources were used for cases involving the seniors who scored above the mean.
Stake (2006) listed the following as procedures for analysis of single case:
1. Reading the collected reports
2. List the themes/research questions
3. Analyze case while reviewing notes39
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Frederick, Consuelo V. Analyzing Learner Characteristics, Undergraduate Experience and Individual Teamwork Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Toward Identifying Themes to Promote Higher Workforce Readiness, dissertation, August 2009; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11044/m1/47/: accessed April 19, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .