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School of Business and TechnologyTrack 3 Research Plan – QUANTITATIVE

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Section 1. Research Problem, Significance, Question(s), Title

1.1 Research ProblemState the research problem, gap in the literature, or opportunity your study will investigate. Include a brief background to set the context. See the Acceptable Dissertation Guidelines for more detail (drjohnlatham.com)

1.2 Purpose of the ResearchWrite 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

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1.5 Literature ReviewProvide 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 ReferencesProvide an annotated bibliography for the seminal research about your topic, and key theorists/researchers associated with the selected methodology. Use proper APA formatting.

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Section 2. Overall Methodology and Approach: QUALITATIVE

2.1 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 ModelIf 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: Qualitative

3.1 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 ConstructsDefine 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 DefinitionsPresent 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: Qualitative

4.1 The PopulationDescribe 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 SizeProvide 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: Quantitative

5.1 Restate research question(s).Copy and paste Item 1.3. Include each sub-question, numbered sequentially.

5.2 Quantitative HypothesesFor 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 “enter” key to add rows within the last row.

Hypothesis #

Independent Variable Name

Data type

(nominal,

ordinal, interval, or ratio)

Independent/Moderating/

Mediating Variable Name

Data type (categorical

, ordinal, interval, or

ratio)

Section 6. Measures, Field Tests, Data Collection, and Analysis: Quantitative(Chapters One, Section F & Chapter Three, Sections E, F, )

6.1 MeasuresList (by sub-question number) and describe each data collection instrument or measurement tool you will use. Include (A) citations for published measures, (B) data type(s) generated by each measure, and (C) available information (including validity & reliability coefficients). See Instructions.

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6.2 Field TestingDescribe any field test of any instruments. Field tests must be done (A) for new instruments, and (B) with expert panelists. Field tests require no IRB review required. (Pilot studies with participants DO.) See Instructions


6.3 Pilot TestingDescribe how you will conduct a Pilot test of any instruments. (Pilot studies require IRB approval.) See Instructions6.4 Data Collection ProceduresList and describe the procedures you will use to collect your data. See Instructions.6.5 Ethical Considerations(45 CFR 46; APA Ethical Principles)Describe any ethical issues about data collection procedures. (How they will be managed will be discussed in IRB Application.) (Key Belmont principle: beneficence, i.e., risk/benefit analysis). See Instructions.6.6 Statistical AnalysisDescribe the statistics to be used for each hypothesis or research sub-question. Number each according to the hypothesis numbers in Item 5.2. See Instructions.


Section 7. Researcher’s Critical Analysis of Design7.1 Procedures DiagramDiagram the step by step procedures from sample recruitment through data analysis. Ensure that there are no procedural confusions. (A standard design diagram is allowed as an alternative to procedures diagram) See Instructions.7.2 AssumptionsIdentify the key (A) theoretical, (B) topical, and (C) methodological assumptions of the study; provide citations to support their adoption. See Instructions.7.3 StrengthsEvaluate the strengths of your study. See Instructions.7.4 LimitationsEvaluate the weaknesses of your study at this time. Indicate areas to be improved before start of study and areas that cannot be improved. Give reasons for not redesigning any limitations, if any. See Instructions.


Section 8. ReferencesIn the field below, provide your references for the seminal research about your topic, and key theorists/researchers associated with the selected methodology. You will continue to build on this list of references for your Chapter 1 Background of the Problem, Chapter 2 Literature Review and Chapter 5, where you will discuss your findings in the context of the literature.Use proper APA formatting.

Learner: Stop here and submit to your Mentor for final approval. Continue working on your final literature review while you wait for SMR approval.

MentorsYour submission of the MRF for SMR review indicates your approval of the mentee’s work along with the committee member approvals.

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Mentor: This form must be approved by all committee members prior to submission for SMR review. Please send completed and approved MRF to [email protected] for SMR review.


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