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School of Business and TechnologyTrack 2 Research Plan – QuantitativeLearner informationLearner NameLearner e-mailLearner Phone NumberSection 1. Research Problem, Significance, Question(s), Title1.1 Research Problem State the research problem, gap in the literature, or opportunity your study will investigate. Include a brief background to set the context. 1.2 Purpose of the Research Write a brief statement that fully describes the purpose of the study. The purpose of most studies is to make an original contribution to the body of knowledge. 1.3 Significance of the ProblemDescribe the significance of your study’s investigation of the research problem. Include a statement of the study’s particular significance to the field of Business Management or Technology. 1.4 Proposed Dissertation TitleTitles will most likely change as you progress through the development of the dissertation proposal.1.5 Literature Review Provide a brief overview of the theoretical framework upon which your study is based. Identify the seminal research and theories that inform your study. Discuss the topics and themes that you will use to organize your literature review. 1.6 References Provide an annotated bibliography for the seminal research about your topic, and key theorists/researchers associated with the selected methodology. Use proper APA formatting.Section 2. Overall Methodology and Approach: QUALITATIVE2.1 Research DesignDescribe your research design in words. See Instructions.2.2 Methodology ApproachQuantitative approaches include experimental, quasi-experimental, or non-experimental. Please state the approach, then how it is consistent with your research problem/question. See Instructions.2.3 Methodology Model If using a particular quantitative model (e.g., structural equation modeling or a specific kind of regression analysis), describe it here. If not, type N/A. See Instructions.2.4 RationaleDiscuss how your design is suited to answering your research question. See Instructions.Section 3. Framework, Constructs, Phenomena: Qualitative3.1 Theoretical FrameworkDescribe the business theory base that guides or focuses this study or defines the constructs it will investigate. See Instructions.3.2 Unit(s) of AnalysisDescribe the unit(s) of analysis for this study. Typically, the unit of analysis will be individual or group. Multiple research questions may require different units of analysis. See Instructions.3.3 Constructs Define each construct required by the research question and title. Provide citations showing your theoretical framework. Number each construct. See Instructions.3.4 Variables (Definitions of Constructs as variables)Define each construct (in Item 3.3) as a variable. Provide citations to theoretical framework or previous research supporting the selection of variable type. See Instructions.3.5 Operational Definitions Present an operational definition for each construct you will measure (with citations for published measures). See Instructions.3.6 Relationships among VariablesState the relationships between or among variables. Ensure consistency with research question and title. See Instructions.3.7 Contributions to the Field. Your study should make a contribution to your field based on the approach used to conduct the research. Describe how your study is grounded in and/or adds to knowledge in the field of organization and management or information technology. Section 4 Population and Sampling: Qualitative4.1 The Population Describe the larger group (population) of people, or data in which your study is interested. Do not describe the actual sample here. See Instructions.4.2 The Sample Frame and SampleDescribe the characteristics of your Sample Frame, sample, including (A) demographics, (B) inclusion criteria if any; (C) exclusion criteria if any. See Instructions. 4.3 Sampling ProceduresDescribe in detail the (A) recruiting, (B) selecting, and (C) assigning-to-groups procedures you will follow for obtaining participants (your sample). Include citation(s) supporting the sampling methods. See Instructions.4.4 Sample Size Provide anticipated sample size, how it was calculated, and why it is appropriate for your research question. See Instructions.4.5 RationaleDescribe how selection procedures and sample size are consistent with research question. Indicate resources consulted to make these decisions. See Instructions.4.6 Ethical Considerations(45 CFR 46; APA Ethical Principles). Identify ethical issues involved in sampling procedures. (Key Belmont principle: equity) (IRB Application will describe how they are dealt with.) See Instructions.Section 5. Hypotheses and Data Types: Quantitative5.1 Restate research question(s).Copy and paste Item 1.3. Include each subquestion, numbered sequentially.5.2 Quantitative Hypotheses For each quantitative sub-question (sub-Q), list hypotheses for their investigation. Give nulls and alternates for each sub-Q. Copy from Item 1.5. See Instructions.5.3 Type(s) of DataComplete the table rows for each hypotheses-set numbered in Item 5.2. Insert cursor in first cell, type #, then simply Tab from cell to cell. If more rows are needed, use the Enter key to add rows within the last row. Hypothesis #Variable NameData type (nominal, ordinal, interval, or ratio)Variable NameData type (categorical, ordinal, interval, or ratio) ................
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