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This presentation by Stephen G. Morrissette on January 14, 2005, delves into the motivations and profiles of individuals founding new banks despite industry trends. The study employs mixed methods combining surveys and expert interviews to gain insights. Visit the website for more information.
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Peer Day Participant PresentationExploring Qualitative Research Stephen G. Morrissette January 14, 2005
Program Overview • Area of Study • Entrepreneurship and Banking • Focus: early stage venture funding • Progress to date • Entry Colloquium: Sep 02 • Certification Mtg: July 03 • DSRE’s: 98% Complete • Internship: Complete • Residency: Peer days & seminars done on Sat! • Research Field Work: 90% complete • Write PDE: 70% complete • Graduate: Summer/Fall 2005
PDE: The puzzle • Research Question: • The “puzzle”: Why are people founding hundreds of new banks each year contrary to the tidal wave of mergers justified by economies of scale and globalization? • The study: A descriptive study to explore the profile and motivations of founders of new banks. • Note: Founding investors are distinct from founding employees.
PDE: Research Method • Descriptive Study • Mixed Methods • Quantitative: mailed-out survey to recent bank founders; 330 responses • Qualitative: depth interviews with 15-20 experts • Epistemology: • Mostly Interpretist: Researcher will attempt to understand the meaning of human actions. • Reject constructionist epistemology: Investor motivations can be known; however, I concede that the researcher will be the “instrument” that records that data • Quantitative/demographic profile information will be positivist. • See attached methodology chapter for details
My Website http://www.stfrancis.edu/grd/morrissette/unionphd/phdhome.html
Website contains summaries of several Qualitative Research Methods books… One summary attached as example
Website contains summaries of several Qualitative Research Methods books…
Discussion/Questions • Why mixed method? • What would I do different? • What worked? What didn’t? • How did Lit Rev relate to method? • ? • ? • ? • ? • ?