Technology Acceptance Model in U.S. Extension: CRM Adoption

QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION OF TAM

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responses, they receive a quantified code to allow for quantitative representation of participant

sentiments.

After the coding process, connecting strategies take place to develop the context of the

data without isolating excerpts in the same way that coding does, providing a more holistic view

of the data that is complementary to the coding process (Ravitch & Carl, 2021). This includes

further analysis of quantitative code in Python to explore statistical correlations, providing a

complementary perspective to the qualitative findings. The use of correlation analyses better

highlight potential connections between different variables, providing a more holistic view and

understanding of the research questions.

Trustworthiness

Credibility

Multiple strategies are deployed to enhance the credibility of this research. The data

acquired during the research process is triangulated against multiple data sources, including

survey data, one-on-one semi-structured interviews, and existing data from previous landscape

assessments regarding the use of CRM in the CES. This ensures cross-validation of findings and

reduces any biases inherent to both the researcher and any one data source. During the research

process, the researcher engages at length with the participants to ensure their perspectives are

fully represented in the study. In addition, research data is reviewed by both participants and

critical stakeholders at the conclusion of the research to enhance the credibility of data

interpretation. This process improves the accuracy and authenticity of the findings.

Dependability and Confirmability

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