Kumudika wants to understand why students are less enthusiastic to engage in online lectures. She met her supervisor Dr. Chandima to take guidance on this matter. Dr Chandima said, "what your need is a closer look at this issue, not a bird's eye view. There is no one truth in this world". 

1. Kumudika initially planned to follow a quantitative approach for her study. Do you think Dr. Chandima's suggestion aligns with the quantitative approach? Explain with reasons. (30marks)
2. Interview guides are an important tool in qualitative research. Explain the process of developing an effective interview guide for the above research study. (40  marks)
3. If Kumudika follows a qualitative approach what type of data analysis methods are available for her. Explain at least two methods. (30 marks)

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1 Dr Chandimas suggestion and its alignment with the quantitative approach Dr Chandimas suggestion to Kumudika for a closer look at the issue rather than a birds eye view aligns more with a qualitativ... View the full answer