...Collection To purchase this visit here: http://mindsblow.us/question_des/BSHS435Week2SamplingandDataCollection/2788 Contact us at: help@mindblows.us BSHS 435 Week 2 Sampling and Data Collection in Research Paper BSHS 435 Week 2 • Student described observation and measurement as they relate to human services research. • Student addressed each of the following points in the paper: o Sampling • What is the purpose of sampling? • How can you avoid bias when selecting samples for human services research? o Data Collection • Describe the scales of measurement used in research • What are the types of reliability? Provide examples of the types of reliability as they apply to human services research or to human services management research. • What are the types of validity? Provide examples of these types of validity as they apply to human services research or to human services management research. • Why is it important to ensure that data collection methods and instruments are both reliable and valid? • What are the advantages and disadvantages of: Telephone surveys Online surveys Focus groups Surveys via websites Which of the above examples of survey research you would like to use if you are collecting data and why? • The paper is 700 to 1,050 words in length. • The introduction provides sufficient background on the topic and previews major points. • The conclusion is logical, flows, and reviews the major points. BSHS 435 Week 2 Sampling and Data Collection To purchase...
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...1 Writing Introductions Communication Skills (Business) 2 Purpose • What is the value of a good introduction to your research paper? 3 Purpose • What is the value of a good introduction to your research paper? To grab the reader’s attention? 4 Purpose • What is the value of a good introduction to your research paper? To provide an overview of what is to come? 5 Possible features of introductions • • • • • • • • Statement to generate interest Relevant background information Definition of key terms Main purpose/argument of the paper Mention of mainly referenced authors Indication of research methods and results Indication of the viewpoint taken The structure/organisation of the paper 6 Example sentences “A recession is a temporary decrease in trade and industrial activity. In this paper, the common specific definition of a fall in GDP in two successive quarters will be used.” Statement to generate interest Relevant background information Definition of key terms Main purpose/argument of the paper Mention of mainly referenced authors Indication of research methods and results Indication of the viewpoint taken The structure/organisation of the paper 7 Example sentences “A recession is a temporary decrease in trade and industrial activity. In this paper, the common specific definition of a fall in GDP in two successive quarters will be used.” Statement to generate interest Relevant background information ...
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...Effective Learning Service Introduction to Research and Research Methods University of Bradford, School of Management Introduction to Research AN INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH & RESEARCH METHODS This workbook is a short introduction to research and research methods and will outline some, but not all, key areas of research and research methods: Definitions Research approaches Stages of the research process Background reading & information gathering Data collection Ethical issues in research This workbook does not cover a number of important areas of the research process, particularly Data analysis Writing up the research There are, however, books to assist you in these two important areas, and to take your general understanding of research and research methods beyond the introductory notes in his booklet; see page 44. Students should also consult their own course guidelines on writing research up the results of their research projects. YOUR RESEARCH Research can be one of the most interesting features of any degree course as it offers you a measure of control and autonomy over what you learn. It gives you an opportunity to confirm, clarify, pursue – or even discover – new aspects of a subject or topic you are interested in. RESEARCH IS… … a process of enquiry and investigation; it is systematic, methodical and ethical; research can help solve practical problems and increase knowledge. Effective Learning Service 1 University of Bradford...
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...RESEARCH PROPOSAL THE CONTENTS OF A RESEARCH PROPOSAL A research proposal is an overall plan, scheme, structure and strategy designed to obtain answers to the research questions or problems which constitute your research project. A research proposal should outline the various tasks that you plan to undertake to fulfil your research objectives, test hypotheses or obtain answers to your research questions. It also should state your reasons for undertaking the study. Broadly a research proposal’s two main functions are to: * Outline the operational plan for obtaining answers to your research questions * Specify and ensure the methodology for control of variance. (This is a technical function and is important for those studies that are designed to investigate a causal relationship.) In order to achieve its first function, a research proposal must tell you, your research supervisor and a reviewer: * What you are proposing to do * How you plan to proceed * Why you selected the proposed strategy Therefore it should contain: * A statement of the objectives of the study * A list of hypotheses. If you are testing any * The research design which you are proposing to use * The setting for your study * The research instrument(s) that you are planning to use * Information on sample size and sampling design * Information on data processing procedures * An outline of the proposed chapters from the report * The study’s...
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...Texas A&M University – Commerce Department of Engineering & Technology TMGT 595 – Applied Research in Engineering & Technology Descriptive Research Study & Final Manuscript Each student will select a research topic of their choice appropriate to their degree field (technology management, safety management, or management information systems). Research topics must be submitted and approved by the instructor. A research question will be formulated for the topic and a descriptive archival study will be conducted. A descriptive study does not seek to show causal effects rather it is used to establish what currently exists. Data collection is commonly performed with surveys, questionnaires, standardized tests, or other direct observation instruments. The time limitation within the course does not permit a full descriptive study to be conducted. Rather than developing instruments and collecting actual data (which should not be done), each student will utilize data and findings from related published studies to establish what currently exists for a given phenomenon. The study will culminate in the preparation of a research paper suitable for publication. Each student will investigate and identify a journal that would be appropriate for their research paper topic. Note: The paper does not have to actually be submitted for publication. ------------------------------------------------- Each assignment is to be a unique and individual project. Students...
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...journal, you may not submit the same manuscript to two different publishers at once. However, it is common practice to turn a conference presentation into a journal article. If you do that, be sure to mention that the current paper was previously presented in a modified form, and provide the details. If the paper was made possible by a grant, or with the help of some entity, provide the details. Abstract and Keywords (Required only if you are submitting a manuscript for publication). An abstract is a one or two paragraph summary of the article. A few keywords, (or key phrases), should be provided to help researchers identify the main topics dealt with in the article. (e.g. Libraries - Workplace hazards; Molds and fungi - Stachybotrys.) Introduction and Statement of the Problem Begin with a commonly held assumption, a piece of anecdotal evidence, or an issue of importance to the field which needs to be examined critically and methodically. Introduce the reader to the topic, and outline...
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...Structure and Pattern of Introduction of Business Related Discipline Research Articles Qing Tian I. Introduction Business and economics papers have made a significant contribution to the development of the corporations and economics growth. However, it may be difficult for the readers to fully understand the materials if the structure of the papers is very complicated. In recent decades, there is an increasing trend in the complicacy of business and economics papers (Ellison, 2000). This phenomenon will induce more complexity in comprehending profound research papers. Regarding it, some basic models have been invented to give a general guideline of the building blocks of the research papers. For example, for writing an introduction of an article, Swales (1990) introduced a rhetorical pattern called create-a-research-space (CARS) which segments the introduction into three major parts, namely move 1, 2 and 3. The move 1 aims to give a background information of the topic of the research paper, depicting a general picture of which area the paper will fall into. The next move known as niche basically serves to connect move 1 and 3, illustrating the motive and inspiration of the paper (Swales & Feak, 2012). Followed by niche is the main purpose of the article. By presenting in either a purposive or descriptive way, the author can show a ultimate goal of the article. However, although some kinds of standardizations have been made to formalize the research papers, the construction...
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...college experience because it requires critical thinking as well as organization and research. Essay is a broad term. Sometimes an essay is just a page long; sometimes, essays are five pages or longer. Essays, however, focus on a single subject and idea. They also have different purposes: to persuade, explain, or entertain. Consider the following essay titles: • “Why You Should Never Vote for a Democrat” • “My Friend Harry Reasoner” • “Cells Phones: Getting the Most for the Least” • “Gay Marriage Does Not Hurt Traditional Marriage” • “How to Write an Essay” How would you categorize the essays above based on the titles? Is “Why You Should Never Vote for a Democrat” a persuasive essay or an entertaining one? Does “How to Write an Essay” explain or persuade? Even within a classification, writers use different types of development and have multiple purposes for their essays. Essay Classifications Writers classify essays in different ways. The following table includes common types of essays as well as examples: |Type of Essay |Definition |Example | | | | | |Expository |Uses evidence, examples, or facts to explain a |“How to Stop Smoking” | | ...
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...A Guide to Report Writing September 2008 CONTENTS Page 1. 2 INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................................1 PREPARATION ................................................................................................................................2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................2 PURPOSE ..............................................................................................................................2 PLANNING ..............................................................................................................................2 RESEARCH ............................................................................................................................2 CONTENTS OF A REPORT ............................................................................................................3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................3 TITLE PAGE ...........................................................................................................................3 CONTENTS PAGE ...................................................................................................................3 THE SUMMARY ....
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...|[pic] |Course Syllabus | | |College of Humanities | | |COM/220 Version 7 | | |Research Writing | Copyright © 2011, 2009, 2007 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description Students focus on gathering research, evaluating and documenting sources, and developing a major research paper. Selected readings prompt discussion regarding bias, rhetorical devices, arguments, and counter arguments. Grammar exercises address commonly confused sets of words, modifiers, parallel structure, sentence variety, and sentence clarity. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class...
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...Interpreting & Documenting Research & Findings Published by the Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Strathclyde W.L. Wilson Acknowledgements The material from this booklet has been developed from discussion groups and interviews with the research staff of Glasgow and Strathclyde Universities The advice and contributions of Dr Avril Davidson, Mr Keri Davies, Prof George Gordon, Mrs Janice Reid, Dr Alan Taylor and Mrs Sheila Thompson are acknowledged. The advice of the project Steering Group: Prof Michael Anderson, University of Edinburgh; Dr Nuala Booth, University of Aberdeen; Dr Ian Carter, University of Glasgow; Ms Jean Chandler, University of Glasgow; Dr Avril Davidson, University of Glasgow; Prof George Gordon, University of Strathclyde; Prof Caroline MacDonald, University of Paisley; Prof James McGoldrick, University of Dundee; Dr Alan Runcie, University of Strathclyde; Prof Susan Shaw, University of Strathclyde; Dr Alan Taylor, University of Edinburgh; Prof Rick Trainor, University of Glasgow is also acknowledged. The project was funded by the Scottish Higher Education Funding Council. Other titles in Series Gaining Funding for Research Gathering and Evaluating Information from Secondary Sources Preparing the Research Brief © Universities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Strathclyde 1999 Cartoons D. Brown & W. L. Wilson ISBN 0 85261 688 0 Printed by Universities Design and Print Introduction This booklet is one of a series of four aimed at researchers...
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...Crime Theodore Taylor Com/172 06/23/2014 Myrene A. Magabo Title of Paper Begin here to write the Introduction for your paper. Use an attention grabber such as using any or a combination of the following: 1) a short story relevant to your topic; 2) a relevant quotation; 3) a startling fact or statement from an expert or source; 4) any creative ideas you may come up with that is sensible and will help build a good introduction for your paper; 5) preview your main points and make sure you include your thesis in your introduction. Simply follow the indention at the beginning of each paragraph and the double space format for the entire document. Be sure to indent the first line of each paragraph between five and seven spaces by pressing the Tab key one time on the keyboard. These instructions or note must be deleted or changed with your own words. Happy writing! Every state have crime how we as people lower the rate and keep our children away from it? Important facts on crime This is where you will begin your paragraph to discuss your first main point. Provide explanations, examples, and supporting evidence or facts from research. Provide sub-details for your Main Point. Each paragraph must be between 6 to 8 sentences. Which state have the most crime? Write a paragraph here for your sub-detail. Provide explanations, examples, and supporting evidence or facts from research. Provide sub-details for your Main Point. Each paragraph must be between 6 to 8 sentences. A title phrase or heading...
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...An essay is an important part of your college experience because it requires critical thinking as well as organization and research. Essay is a broad term. Sometimes an essay is just a page long; sometimes, essays are five pages or longer. Essays, however, focus on a single subject and idea. They also have different purposes: to persuade, explain, or entertain. Consider the following essay titles: • “Why You Should Never Vote for a Democrat” • “My Friend Harry Reasoner” • “Cell Phones: Getting the Most for the Least” • “Gay Marriage Does Not Hurt Traditional Marriage” • “How to Write an Essay” How would you categorize the essays above based on the titles? Is “Why You Should Never Vote for a Democrat” a persuasive essay or an entertaining one? Does “How to Write an Essay” explain or persuade? Even within a classification, writers use different types of development and have multiple purposes for their essays. Essay Classifications Writers classify essays in different ways. The following table includes common types of essays as well as examples: Type of Essay Definition Example Expository Uses evidence, examples, or facts to explain a concept or to inform about a topic with a thesis as its base; the information must be presented fairly and in a nonbiased manner “How to Stop Smoking” Persuasive or Argumentative Uses evidence, examples, or facts to persuade your reader to accept your point of view on a subject “High Schools Should Offer More Technical Courses” ...
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...An introduction to Business Research Methods Dr. Sue Greener; Dr. Joe Martelli Download free books at Dr. Sue Greener & Dr. Joe Martelli An introduction to Business Research Methods Download free eBooks at bookboon.com 2 An introduction to Business Research Methods 2nd edition © 2015 Dr. Sue Greener & Dr. Joe Martelli & bookboon.com ISBN 978-87-403-0820-4 Download free eBooks at bookboon.com 3 An introduction to Business Research Methods Contents Contents 1 Research problems and questions and how they relate to debates in Research Methods. 10 Chapter Overview 10 1.2 Introduction 10 1.3 The nature of business research 11 1.4 What kind of business problems might need a research study? 14 1.5 What are the key issues in research methods we need to understand? 16 1.6 Questions for self review 23 1.7 References for this chapter 23 1.1 2 Putting the problem into context: identifying and critically reviewing relevant literature 25 2.1 Chapter Overview 25 2.2 How does literature relate to research? 25 2.3 what kinds of literature should we search for? 26 2.4 Effective literature searching 29 2.5 Critical analysis of literature 32 www.sylvania.com We do not reinvent the wheel we reinvent light. Fascinating lighting offers an infinite spectrum of possibilities: Innovative technologies and new ...
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...and Consumer Research This paper examines research on segmentation and consumer behavior. Consumers can be described using geographic, benefits sought, psychographic, and behavioristic dimensions, yet demographic factors continue to be top of mind predictors or explanations of shopping patterns. Consumer segments are often described using demographic characteristics such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, income & education, and many demographic stereotypes exist about what and how consumers buy. Some stereotypes are close to the behavioral reality of today, while others are not. This paper challenges you to examine current research on segmentation and consumer behavior and shopping data from the MRI Reporter Database. To learn about recent research on segmentation and consumer behavior, particularly the demographics of age, gender or race/ethnicity, access the Business Source Premier database available through the Temple University library website and locate at least two relevant academic articles published since 2000. Relevant academic journals include Journal of Consumer Research, Journal of Marketing, Journal of Consumer Behavior, Journal of Retailing, Journal of Consumer Marketing, Journal of Consumer Affairs, and Young Consumers. The paper should be 3-4 pages and should use three headings in bold and underlined: Introduction; Findings From Past Research; and Conclusion. You can choose your specific topic - just pick a demographic to analyze. Examples: 1) you could...
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