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      A critical analysis of interpretive research studies in cooperative education and internships

      Coll, Richard K.; Kalnins, Tatiana Irina
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      Coll, R.K. & Kalnins, T. (2009). A critical analysis of interpretive research studies in cooperative education and internships. The Journal of Cooperative Education and Internships, 43(1), 1-13.
      Permanent Research Commons link: https://hdl.handle.net/10289/5398
      Abstract
      Much research in co-op has utilized a quantitative or experimental approach within a positivist paradigm. Here we present a critical analysis of interpretive/qualitative studies in terms of output, diversity, quality, along with an overview of the topics investigated. Our analysis suggests that interpretive work is a substantial part of co-op research output, and that is spans a wide range of programs, disciplines and geographical locations. Similar themes to those investigated by a quantitative approach are investigated by interpretive researchers, but there is emphasis in interpretive work on understanding more details of co-op issues in relation to the educational context.
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      2009
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      Journal Article
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      Cooperative Education and Internship Association, Inc.
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      This article has been published in the journal: The Journal of Cooperative Education and Internships. Used with permission.
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