...Guidelines for writing academic papers NB: Any academic paper has three parts, introduction, body [i.e. content of discussion] and conclusion. The examiner is interested in finding out if you have answered the question correctly. To give a good answer, ask yourself these questions from the checklist below. ➢ Have the main points been covered in sufficient detail? ➢ Are the answers relevant to the question asked? ➢ Have I focused on the topic in the appropriate way i.e. if asked to discuss, explain or analyze, do I do that or do I produce large chunks of incoherent work? ➢ Is the essay balanced i.e. have I given a balanced argument by taking all points of view into account? ➢ Have I attempted to answer all possible objections to the argument? ➢ Have I arranged my argument in clear steps showing, where necessary the links between them? ➢ Is my argument related to the question asked? ➢ Have I signposted the main stages of my argument so that the reader can follow its overall direction? ➢ Have I used headings and subheadings in the body of my essay? ➢ Have I supported my arguments with the relevant literature? ➢ Is my language clear and precise? ➢ Have I acknowledged all literature sources and provided the bibliography at the end of the essay? ➢ Is my essay neat and presentable? (At least 1.5 spacing, font size 12 in Times New Roman is preferable. Avoid fancy fonts, colours/designs and underlining) ...
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...2015 Exploring Different Data Collection Methods Statistical Methods in Business & Economics (BUS405) Ching Sum Jessie Ha (80600402) Honolulu University 2015 Exploring Different Data Collection Methods Statistical Methods in Business & Economics (BUS405) Ching Sum Jessie Ha (80600402) Introduction Data is collected to learn the effectiveness of a particular tool in preventing defects or to look into the cause of a particular defect (Burrill, Ledolter, p.381). Data removes the trepidation and uncertainty of an unknown element. One reason for collecting data is to gain an understanding of the data by organizing and graphing the individual values (Albert, Rossman, p.1). Secondly, and most importantly, collecting data helps draw conclusions about a larger group of information (Albert, Rossman, p.1). There are other reasons to collect data. Data also helps people to understand the processes with which they work. Data can also be collected for the purpose of process control. Numerous manufacturing processes use feedback data to adjust an input, such as temperature, in order to keep the output at the desired level. Feedback data from quality control activities can be used to make adjustments that result in more products meeting their requirements (Burrill, Ledolter, p.381). Data can also be used to improve processes with the intent of increasing productivity. ‘Data is nothing, unless interpreted and turned into useful information.’ Data are usually collected through...
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...ANDSECONDARY DATA We explore the availability and use of data (primary and secondary) in the field of business research.Specifically, we examine an international sample of doctoral dissertations since 1998, categorizingresearch topics, data collection, and availability of data. Findings suggest that use of only primarydata pervades the discipline, despite strong methodological reasons to augment with secondary data.IBRAHIM NAVEENReg. No. IPHRM 5001Diploma in Human Resource Management Batch 01INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT * 2. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY DATA CONTENTSINTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 02IMPORTANCE OF DATA AND DATA COLLECTION --------------------------------- 02DATA COLLECTION TECHNIQUES ------------------------------------------------------- 02PRIMARY DATA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03IMPORTANCE OF PRIMARY DATA ------------------------------------------------------- 03SOURCES OF PRIMARY DATA -------------------------------------------------------------- 04ADVANTAGES OF PRIMARY RESEARCH ----------------------------------------------- 05DISADVANTAGES OF PRIMARY RESEARCH ------------------------------------------ 07SECONDARY DATA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 08IMPORTANCE OF SECONDARY DATA --------------------------------------------------- 08SOURCES OF SECONDARY DATA ---------------------------------------------------------...
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...Example Falls Patient falls during inpatient hospitalization has become a top safety issue for long term care facilities and hospitals. Inpatient falls have a major impact of length of stay (LOS) especially when fall-related injuries require additional tests (head trauma), surgical interventions (hip fractures), and therapy (physical and rehabilitation therapy). Reducing falls among inpatient (hospitalized patients) is a growing patient safety concern for health care organization. Today, health care organizations are being more proactive in reviewing, evaluating and implementing fall prevention program and strategies. Collecting and analyzing data are vital components for measuring, monitoring, and revising quality and improvement programs. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the case example Falls and examine the data collection methods used to monitor and revise quality improvement programs. Measures to Monitor and Revise Quality Program Implementation According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, 2010), falls are the leading cause of injury among individuals 65 years and older. Falls can result in severe injuries such as hip fractures and head trauma. The economic impact for medically treating and managing fall and fall-related injuries are astronomical. In 200, the U. S health care system spent over $23 billion dollars on falls and fall related injuries and the cost is expected to increase to over $44 billion dollars by the year 2025. Because of these...
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...and Data 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 ...
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...BISE – RESEARCH PAPER Analysis of Informal Communication Networks – A Case Study It is becoming more and more important for knowledge workers to increase their productivity. However, there is a general lack of (semi-)automated, IT-supported data collection and evaluation approaches that allow insights into the processes and structures of an enterprise’s internal networks and the activities of its knowledge workers. The article presents a prototype of an IT-supported instrument (“Social Badges”) that supports automatic collection of informal, personal interaction between (knowledge) workers within an enterprise. The authors’ aim is to introduce a novel approach which improves data quality over legacy methods. The approach uses Social Network Analysis (SNA) to make it easier for executives to analyze and manage informal communications networks. Its practical applicability is demonstrated by a case study. DOI 10.1007/s12599-008-0018-z The Authors Dr. Kai Fischbach Prof. Dr. Detlef Schoder Seminar for Business Informatics and Information Management University of Cologne Pohligstr. 1 50969 Cologne Germany {fischbach | schoder}@ wim.uni-koeln.de 1 Introduction If the formal organization is the skeleton of a company, the informal is the central nervous system driving the collective thought processes, actions, and reactions of its business units. (Krackhardt and Hanson 1993, p. 104) Both the volume and importance of knowledge workers are growing as industrialized countries...
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...Marketing Research test 2 Chapter 3 Secondary Data: -Data not gathered for the immediate study at hand. - Primary reason is to save time and money -Internal Secondary Data: -External Secondary Data -Sales Invoice -Periodicals -Accounts Receivable -Statistical Sources -Reports -Government Documents -Warranty Cards -Consumer Panels -Customer Letters -Past Research Results -Current Databases Literature Review: -Comprehensive examination of secondary info related to your research topic. -Provides background and contextual information -reveals whether info already exists -clarifies research problem and questions Syndicated Data -market research data that is collected, packaged and sold to different firms. -3 Common Methods: -Consumer Panels: large samples of households agree to provide data for an extended amount of time -Store Audits: formal examination and verification of how much a product or brand has been sold at the retail level -Optical Scanner Technology: point of purchase data is collected Hypotheses: suggests a relationship between variables 2 Types of Hypotheses: 1. Descriptive: Possible answer to specific business problems. 3 steps: 1. Review Research Problems 2. Write Down Questions 3. Brainstorm possible answers 2. Causal: theoretical statements about relationships between variables. Help businesses understand how to make changes. -What are the Relationships between variables? -Positive...
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...In this assignment I will be explaining the reasons for selecting the particular method of data collection for a selected product/service. The selected product that I will be collecting data for is an anti-depression medication made my HML (Hutchinsons Medical Limited). The data collecting method I’ve chosen is face to face interviews in order to get the respondents full attention and collect data without any distractions. I intend on finding out the respondent’s age, whether they suffer from depression/anxiety, whether they take medication for their depression/anxiety, and which form of our product they would prefer to purchase (roll on, cream, liquid, pills). The sampling method that I chose was probability sampling. I chose this method because it means everyone gets the chance to be picked meaning that the results will represent the whole group of interest. Another example of the fairness in this method is someone reaching into a box full of names and picking one out. The selection process ensures that everyone has a chance of winning. The advantages are that it’s not bias and as aforementioned it represents the whole group of interest. The results can also be used to calculate any further statistical analysis. I rejected non random sampling as it’s an unfair selection process as you get to pick people which makes in an unequal selection process. The people that are picked out might not represent the rest of the group and unlike probability sampling you can’t use the results...
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...Identification of relevant social factors that affect customer behavior in purchasing car 1.1 Background of the Study The main purpose of this research is to identify the relevant social factors that affect purchase intention in purchasing car. The result of the research could be used as reference by the car dealer and manufacture which allows to understand the requirement of the market demand in Malaysia. Since there are a lot of competitors in vehicle industry provides advance manufacturing technologies and facilities which to be successful, automaker companies have to strengthen the need according to the need of the customer in order to remain in the car manufacturing industry. Carmaker and marketers should not only focuses on manufacturing vehicle and performance of the vehicle instead they also should emphasises on the social factors which influence the buyers decision in purchasing car such as reference group, family factor and social status. Other than that, the basic principle in the current market which is governing is customer orientation and customer centeredness in belief. Currently, the Competitive market is forced to produce the goods according to the customer needs (Tafler, 2007). The study on the consumer purchase behaviour which also refer as consumer behaviour, provides information of the consumer patterns and purchase intention (Nesai, 2009). Other than that, the organization able to survive along the organization could able to supply the needs...
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...dependent variable and independent variables. Next, it goes to data collection methods that consist of primary data and secondary data collection. Next, the size and number of respondents and sampling method will be explained. After that, it goes to the data analysis method for qualitative and quantitative data in this study. Research Framework Since all the variables are being determined, the factors that cause the employee turnover in the working place will be developed through the framework. In this framework, it will consist of dependent variable and independent variables only. The independent variables are compensation and benefits, organization cultures, supervisor, job analysis and characteristics, and career development. On the other hand, the dependent variable is employee turnover that deeply discuss in this research. All the independent variables are being measure with the relationship with employee turnover. The chapter begins with an introduction that explains the research framework. The intention of this study is to analyze the relationship between compensation and benefits and others independent variables towards the employee turnover. Then, it proceeds about the hypothesis development. The theoretical framework and hypothesis development examine the relationship between dependent variable and independent variables. Next, it goes to data collection methods that consist of primary data and secondary data collection. Next, the size and number of respondents and sampling...
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...involvement, and satisfaction. It helps the organization in deciding employees promotion, transfer, incentives, pay increase. This study will help the researcher to develop an insight about the performance appraisal. This project is also a part of the curriculum of the researcher. This study report can serve as the preliminary information for advance research. DATA SOURCES AND METHODOLOGY: “A Research is a careful investigation or inquiry; especially through search for new facts in any branch of knowledge. It is a systemized effort to gain more knowledge.” RESEARCH DESIGN: Exploratory Research Design SAMPLING PLAN: * Sampling type: Simple random sampling * Sample Size: 30 employees * Sample area: BSNL Office, Ashokartna, Khamadih, Raipur (C.G.) * Statistical tool for analysis of data: Percentage method DATA COLLECTION: Data Sources: * Secondary Data, through the internet and the publishing of the firm. * Primary Data through Questionnaire * Through personal contact with employees. CHAPTER PLAN I. Introduction of identified problem II. Background of the study III. Data...
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...Collecting Quality Information for Marketing Decision Question 1. What are the major points of comparison between observation and questioning as data collection strategies? Qualitative strategy is based on understanding, opinions, motivation, and observation. The observation is the interaction between the researcher and the subjects. The sample size of this research is usually based on a small group of people. On the other hand he quantitative strategy is based more on data collection and information. It also based on numeric statistics. The quantitative data collection methods are much more structured than the qualitative data collection method. Quantitative methods include a various surveys Marriott: Hotels and Resorts p349. Answer the 3 questions at the end of the case, p350. Turn in work through CANVAS by the due date--limit 2 pages. Note: if you have an electronic textbook, the page number may be different than the hard copy (textbook) Marriott International 1. Analyze Marriott Mobiles mobile feedback system with respect to Exhibit 9.3 characteristics. Analyzing the Marriott Mobiles with respect of the survey characteristic; First the cost, they chose to launch mobile site, instead of a smart phone app was a great decision because the software for the mobile site was there already which help to save a lot of the expenses. The Second characteristic is time span. The Case study shows that the Marriott designed the survey with speed in mind. Time Span...
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...Course Title: Thesis Paper A Research Paper on “How brand elements influence the consumers’ purchase intention of a brand: A study on Horlicks and GlaxoSmithKline” Prof. Dr. Md. Masudur Rahman Professor Department of Marketing University of Dhaka Prof. Dr. Md. Masudur Rahman Professor Department of Marketing University of Dhaka Prepared For: Anisur Rahman ChowdhuryRoll-117, Section A18th batchDepartment of MarketingUniversity of Dhaka | Prepared By: Submission Date: 31 March, 2016 Letter of Transmittal March 30, 2016 Prof. Dr. Masudur Rahman Professor Department of Marketing University of Dhaka Subject: A Research Paper on “How brand elements influence the consumers’ purchase intention of a brand: A study on Horlicks and GlaxoSmithKline” Dear Sir, This is an immense pleasure to submit my thesis paper on A Research Paper on “How brand elements influence the consumers’ purchase intention of a brand: A study on Horlicks and GlaxoSmithKline” as a partial fulfillment of BBA program. I hope this paper is informative and comprehensive as per your instruction. Here, I have worked with the consumer of “Horlicks” and tried to analyze their feedback to find out the impact of brand elements of “Horlicks & GlaxoSmithKline” on their purchase intention of Horlicks. Now, I am very grateful to you for your valuable supervision, precious time, effort and support throughout...
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...sick until your child felt better. c. What exercises might you use during the focus group? * Give the group members a blank sheet of paper. Ask them to draw the kind of hospital they would like, the kind of doctors, nurses and care they would like to have for their child. Immediately tell them that nothing above a kindergarten level is expected. * Guided Fantasies or Visualizations: tell the individuals to close their eyes, and visualize the perfect hospital. * Word Association and Sentence Completion 2. Evaluate the use of the telephone as the method for the survey. After analyzing and evaluating the competitor’s message of Akron Children’s hospital, it was time for the research team to test whether the care-centered brand massage they recommended was going to be effective beyond doubt in influencing parent’s hospital selection. In addition, the focus group and telephone survey would be the appropriate methods to be applied during this phase of the research. 3. Evaluate the questionnaire used for the telephone survey. Make sure to discuss scale type, question wording, question number, topic order, transitions, and interviewer directions. * The questionnaire that was used for the telephone survey was a success; the hospital gained the recognition, and...
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...done and printing out the questionnaires, we the researchers started to distribute the questionnaires randomly using a random sampling method which is a coin toss method at University Tunku Abdul Rahman Perak Campus. We explained the objective of this research to the participants and obtained informed consent from participants after the participants agreed to participate in this research. Participants were given 10-15 minutes to complete the questionnaires. Researchers collected back the questionnaires right after participants completed it. Participants are not allowed to change any of the answers after the submission of questionnaire. The process of this data collection took 2 days. It started from 17th January 2014 to 18th January 2014. HOW TO GET SAMPLE The population of this research is UTAR, Perak Campus students. While our sample is 50 undergraduate students from Faculty of Arts and Social (FAS). These 50 students were divided into 2 groups according to gender which is male and female. Therefore, our sample was 25 male students and 25 female students from FAS. We got this sampling method through random sampling method. Random sampling means every member of the population have an equal chance of being selected. Our sample is said to be an unbiased sample because the sample is chosen at random from the population. We used ‘coin toss’ method to randomly select our sample. The results are based on the coin side produced upon tossed. If the result is the head of the coin,...
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