Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.7225/toms.v08.n02.001
A Procedure of Implementing Exploratry Mixed Method Research in Dry Ports Management
Jagan Jeevan
orcid.org/0000-0002-0625-5018
; Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Faculty of Maritime Studies
Yapa Mahinda Bandara
; University of Moratuwa, Department of Transport and Logistics Management
Nurul Haqimin Mohd Salleh
; Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Faculty of Maritime Studies
Abdul Hafaz Ngah
; Unversiti Malaysia Terengganu, Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Development
Rudiah Hanafiah
; Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, Faculty of Maritime Studies
Abstract
Qualitative approach has become the main method of exploring significant dimensions in dry port research. Quantitative approach has also been employed to examine empirical evidence in this research area. The application of mixed methods has been proposed in the dry port research to provide a multidimensional insight into seaport research issues. This paper provides guidance on mixed method application in dry port research and demonstrates that the implementation of mixed methods research is capable of providing comprehensive results by integrating qualitative and quantitative results in a single research. The availability of different dimensions and alternative designs lends this approach wide applicability, facilitating the
production of valid and reliable outcomes and ensuring high level of generalizability of dry port research.
Keywords
Dry ports; Mixed methods; Grounded theory; Exploratory factor analysis; Malaysia
Hrčak ID:
226866
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Publication date:
21.10.2019.
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