Research Methods, Final Project?
Research methodology
**NOTE:** We are using quantitative research methodology
Research Methodology, Design, and Methods
Indent 0.5 After providing a brief introduction to this section, students should detail the research design they have selected and why it is an appropriate research approach for addressing the business problems. Use the following subheadings to include all required information.
Important Note: Students should refer to the information presented in the Unit III study guide and the Unit III syllabus instructions to complete this section of the project. Delete instructions and examples highlighted in yellow before submitting this assignment.
Research Methodology
Make sure to indent 0.5 first line Explain the research methodology chosen for this research project and provide rationale for why it is appropriate given the problems. Describe and justify the choice of research methodology and why it was most suitable to solve the problems. Be sure to compare and contrast this choice with the design that was not selected.
Research Design
The research design is descriptive, it aims at establishing a pattern regarding the topic of study. Research design help to establish the relationship between workplace safety and operating cost. The factors to consider include impact of lead exposure, induction training, noise exposure, safety training, and exposure to particulate matter on operating cost. The descriptive nature of the research will help address the research questions and hypothesis. The pattern obtained by the descriptive design will show how the research topic is relevant to workers’ productivity.
Research Methods
The suitable research method for this topic is correlation and descriptive statistics. Correction method is important explaining the topic. The methods allow two variables to be compared and to develop a conclusion. Descriptive statistics explain how health and safety of the workers is impacted by the six variables. The descriptive statistics will explain how workplace safety is important in influencing productivity.
Data Collection Methods
Data is collected by observation. This involve the researcher making observations on the variables. Observation research technique is flexible(Jensen, 2017). Before undertaking structured research the researcher conducted observations to form research questions. This is the basis of the descriptive research. The data regarding safety and health of workers is used in this research. The data observed are based on workers’ productivity and the level of safety put in place by Sun Coast Company. Observing the data gives a hint of how the company is operating. The researcher chose observation because of its strong validity. However, there are problems with generalization and reliability.
Sampling Design
Sampling is done using convenience sampling procedure. This method is effective because of accessibility of data needed in the research. There are accessible data sets available and the same is used for sampling. Convenience sampling enable the research topic to be well researched and will help in understanding health and safety in Sun Coast.
Data Analysis Procedures
Sun Coast's research hypotheses will be tested using a variety of data analysis procedures, including correlation, simple regression, multiple regression, independent samples t-test, paired-samples t-test, and one-way ANOVA.
Correlation will be used to test H01 since the research question is whether relationship exists between the variables of particulate matter size and employee sick days.
Simple-regression analysis will be used to test H02 since the research question is whether there is a predictive relationship between the variables safety training expenditure and lost-time hours. Simple regression is used to predict the dependent variable from a single independent variable.
Multiple-regression analysis will be used to test H03 since the research question is whether a predictive relationship exists between the variables’ frequency, angle in degrees, chord length, velocity, displacement, and decibel level. Multiple regression is used to predict the dependent variable from two or more independent variables.
Independent samples t-test will be used to test H04 since the research question is whether the revised new employee training program more effective than the prior training program. Independent samples t-test is used to test for statistical differences between two unrelated (independent) means.
Paired samples t-test will be used to test H05 since the research question is whether employee blood lead levels have increased from their pre-exposure baseline measurements. Paired samples t-test is used to test for statistical differences between two related (dependent) means.
One-way ANOVA will be used to test H06 since the research question is whether there are differences in return on investment between air monitoring, soil remediation, water reclamation, and health and safety training? ANOVA is used to test for statistical differences between more than two means.
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References
Creswell, J., & Creswell, J. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (5th ed.). SAGE. SAGE.
Goertzen, M. J. (2017). Introduction to Quantitative Research and Data. Library Technology Reports, 53(4), 12–18.
Jensen, M. (2017). Reconciling Anti-Essentialism and Quantitative Methodology. Kvinder, Køn & Forskning, 8-17. doi:10.7146/kkf.v26i1.109270