Abstract
This chapter aims to critique the methodologies of studies conducted in the field of the internationalization of higher education. The authors of this chapter selected nine articles and presented the commonalities between them and how their tools determined the findings. The authors first evaluated three articles that implemented a qualitative approach. Then they evaluated three articles that implemented a quantitative approach. Finally, the authors examined studies investigating higher education's internationalization through a mixed-method approach. The authors provide critiques, guidance, and insights into the procedural correctness on how the selected articles could be conducted better in the future.
TopQualitative Studies
A wide range of studies have explored internationalization from a qualitative perspective. Three qualitative articles within higher education have therefore been selected and are reviewed in the following sections.
Key Terms in this Chapter
Qualitative Research: The collection and analysis of non-numerical data such as texts, with which the researcher deeply understands concepts, perspectives, and participant’s experiences. This involves using qualitative methods, such as qualitative interviews and qualitative observations.
Methodology: This is a broader term than a method; some researchers call it the broader strategy. It involves how the research is carried out. The methodology includes all the explanations, rationales, justifications, methods, tools, techniques, sampling, etc., that with which researchers proceed with their research.
Quantitative Research: The collection and analysis of numerical data such as the frequency of participants doing things, or the extent to which an activity occurs, or the relationship between variables. The results can be presented in percentages in pie charts, line graphs, or numerical tables. This involves using surveys or questionnaires to collect data.
Mixed Methods Research: The collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data in one project. This involves using both qualitative and quantitative tools to collect data.
Methods: These are the tools that are used to collect the data. The methods include, but not limited to, interviews, focus group discussions, questionnaires, and observations.
Internationalization: The integration of international and intercultural dimensions into the education system of higher education institutions.
Sampling: The selection and recruitment of the participants of the study from the target population. This includes, but not limited to, random and non-random selection of participants.