Force and Influence in Content Analysis: The Production of New Social Knowledge

We examine the two traditions of content analysis: the first in which one substitutes words of a text with categories, and the second in which one looks for clusters of words that may refer to a theme. In the first tradition, preexisting dictionary categories give meaning to the words; in the second, meaning comes after the fact. Preexisting dictionary categories (the substitution model) are calibrated instruments applied within experimental designs that leave no space for doubt; meanwhile, the ability of the correlational model to conjure up complex themes from fragments of a text yields no unique solution. These differences have bearings on the production of new social knowledge. We expound on the epistemological foundations of the two traditions of interpretation and draw from them decision rules upon which one may rely for choosing among appropriate content-analytic tactics. Two reasons make this essay timely and critical: (1) the increasing variety of new content-analyticsoftware for particular purposes and (2) the almost exclusive focusing on software and technology at the expense of adjusting the choice of the software to the nature of the text. Two studies, one in historiometry, the other in autobiography, illustrate the liabilities and benefits of the two models of content analysis.     

Taking the “Q” Out of Research: Teaching Research Methodology Courses Without the Divide Between Quantitative and Qualitative Paradigms

The purpose of this paper is to provide evidence that the debate between quantitative and qualitative is divisive and, hence, counterproductive for advancing the social and behavioral science field. We advocate that all graduate students learn to utilize and to appreciate both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. As such, students will develop into pragmatist researchers who are able to utilize both quantitative and qualitative techniques when conducting research. We contend that the best way to accomplish this is by eliminating quantitative research methodology and qualitative research methodology courses from curricula and replacing these with research methodology courses at different levels that simultaneously teach both quantitative and qualitative techniques within a mixed methodological framework.An earlier version of this article received the 2003 Southwest Educational Research Association (SERA) Outstanding Paper Award.     

Probability theory in fuzzy sample spaces

This paper tries to develop a neat and comprehensive probability theory for sample spaces where the events are fuzzy subsets of The investigations are focussed on the discussion how to equip those sample spaces with suitable -algebras and metrics. In the end we can point out a unified concept of random elements in the sample spaces under consideration which is linked with compatible metrics to express random errors. The result is supported by presenting a strong law of large numbers, a central limit theorem and a Glivenko-Cantelli theorem for these kinds of random elements, formulated simultaneously w.r.t. the selected metrics. As a by-product the line of reasoning, which is followed within the paper, enables us to generalize as well as to bring together already known results and concepts from literature.Acknowledgement. The author would like to thank the participants of the 23rd Linz Seminar on Fuzzy Set Theory for the intensive discussion of the paper. Especially he is indebted to Professors Diamond and Höhle whose remarks have helped to get deeper insights into the subject. Additionally, the author is grateful to one anonymous referee for careful reading and valuable proposals which have led to an improvement of the first draft.This paper was presented at the 23rd Linz Seminar on Fuzzy Set Theory, Linz, Austria, February 5–9, 2002.     

《国际物流管理》课程教学改革的研究

本文针对目前《国际物流管理》课程教学中存在的一些问题，本着以学生为中心的宗旨。运用教育学相关理论，对课程教材的建设和完善、教学形式的丰富、教学内容的调整、教辅手段的运用、学生课业的考核方法、试题库及资料库的建设、师资培养、教师绩效管理等方面进行了全方位的探索和研究。     

浅析网络信息安全技术

文章总结分析了网络信息的几种安全技术,并简要叙述了安全技术的具体应用。     

应用价值工程方法评价高校教学质量

高等学校的第一要务是不断提高教学质量。本文试图运用价值工程法对高等学校教学质量进行评估 ,以一定时期内教育投入作为费用支出 ,以其教学业绩作为功能 ,再把这些指标予以量化进行价值分析 ,作了新的探索。     

搞好《建筑工程概预算》课程教学的思考

根据《建筑工程概预算》课程的特点,结合教学实践经验,对如何搞好该课程的教学做了一些思考：强调课程重要性,使学生明确课程学习的意义;精心挑选教材,备足教学参考资料;注重培养学生分析、解决问题的能力和自学能力;开展课程设计教学,提高教学质量;充分发挥教师的主导作用,培养“双师型”的教师;教学中理论联系实际,支持、鼓励学生参加执业资格证考试。     

高职高专教育教学质量评价国际比较研究

该系教育部《新世纪高职高专教育教学质量监控与教学评价体系的研究与实践》项目“国际比较研究”子课题的研究报告。报告从近年来评价模式的多样化、评价主体的多元化、评价客体的一体化以及评价价值观的双重取向变化四个方面进行了比较研究。     

图式理论与高中英语阅读教学

图式理论是认知心理学中用来解释心理过程的一种理论模式。文章通过分析图式理论与英语阅读教学的关系,着重论述了图式理论在高中英语阅读教学中的实际应用。     

非计算机专业学生的计算机能力培养问题的探讨

随着时代的发展,计算机操作能力和应用能力已成为当代大学生应熟练掌握的一项基本技能。要培养非计算机专业学生的计算机能力,就应当加大硬件投入,加强师资队伍建设;加强计算机基础课的教学,培养学生的计算机应用能力;加强计算机语言的学习,培养学生编写程序解决专业问题能力;加大教学方法和教学手段改革;开设选修课拓宽学生的知识面;加强学生实践能力的培养。