This qualitative research study included application of an action research design that explored the gap in the afterschool program at The Agency. Action research is a cycle, with each step involving the refining and shaping of the research question and design (Stringer & Dwyer, 2005). Action research is a reflective process that engages stakeholders in the inquiry of a problem or issue affecting the community or agency (Herr & Anderson, 2005). The steps in action research can involve groups or…

Comparison of Research Designs Capella University Comparison of Research Designs Template The following seven tables are part of a template that will guide you through the comparison of research designs assignment. The tables include: • Descriptions of basic research designs. • Types of basic research designs. • Main characteristics. • Followed steps. • Appropriate usage. • Purpose statement and sample questions.…

253 Chapter 6 Evaluation Research Design: Literature Reviews & Synthesis Frequently a research question or hypothesis can be answered through secondary research, i.e., a literature review or synthesis. Both strategies requires the researcher to mine existing data sources; ―pull out‖ relevant data or information; summarize it; logically analyze and/or statistically treat it; and report results. In many instances, the issue, problem, question, etc. which prompted the idea for an evaluation study is resolved…

Section 1: Action Research What is the overall evaluation/research strategy or design? The article that was selected is, “Assessing the impact of a year-long faculty development program on faculty approaches to teaching”, by Light, Calkins, Luna, & Drane (2009). The design is action research. Why is this type of strategy or design selected for this study? This design was selected because action research is a process and the seven-step process was initiated in the development of the design selected. There…

Methodology A single-subject design of research was utilized. This research design is a prevailing and practical tool that is applicable for assessing interventions with the participant seeking specific habitual behavioral changes under a given set of circumstances (monitoring SSB intake). The design involves a AB structure, where “A” is the baseline (regular daily SSB consumption) phase and “B” refers to intervention phase (limiting SSB intake). Outcome was recorded during both phases, which made…

Methodology Description A non-equivalent Quasi-experiment design will be used for this research. Two groups will be used, an experiential group and a control group with the same organization. The experimental group will participate in a leadership program that is focused on building the Emotional Intelligence capability of leaders while the control group will not participate in the program. The Emotional Intelligence development program will be delivered over a twelve (12) month period. Procedure…

philosophy of research, (b) core concept for research design, and (c), other approaches to research. I assessed explicit knowledge-base description of key concepts and questions related to the topic area. The purpose of this assignment was to demonstrate necessary proficiency in identification, articulation, and application, of related components characteristic of the social sciences. According to Lodico, Spaulding and Voegtle (2010), applied research is research assessing…

Methodology Design Overview A quantitative correlational research design was used to measure the effect that living situations/familial support has on student’s GPAs. An online survey (Appendix 2) was used to collect data on independent and dependent variables. The independent variables included living situation (e.g. living with parents, spouse/significant other, spouse and kids, friends/roommates, alone, or with grandparents), support systems available to the students in the DSN program, interruptions…

Nonexperimental Research Design Nonexperimental research design is one of the broad categories of research designs, in which the researcher observes the phenomena as they occur naturally, & no external variable are introduced. It is a research design in which variables are not deliberately manipulated, nor is the setting controlled. In nonexperimental research, researchers collect data without making changes or introducing treatments. Nonexperimental designs can be used to conduct a study are as…

CHAPTER THREE 3.0 METHODS AND MATERIALS 3.1. STUDY DESIGN A descriptive qualitative research design (Beck 2012)(Polit Denise F and Beck 2012) was used to explore postnatal mothers and nurse-midwives perceptions and experiences on birthing positions. The design enabled the researcher to gain a deep understanding of the women and midwives perceptions and experiences on birthing positions assumed by women during labour and delivery. It was an explorative using semi-structured interview which allowed…