Research Methods, Final Project?
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(You did this one the first failed assignment) I need a new article for Safety Training effectiveness and each paragraph that discusses the article should include the authors' qualifications, the purpose of the study, research methodologies and designs used, results from the study, and explanations of how the articles relate to Sun Coast's problem.
Literature Review
Particulate Matter (PM) Article
According to Crinnion(2017), particulate matter contributes to air pollution and is also a factor in major diseases. Particulate matter (PM) contains solid particles such as smoke and dust. Of great importance, PM absorbs toxic chemicals such as volatile organic compounds and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, which all contribute to their harmful effects. People living in urban areas, especially those working on busy roads, have higher chances of risk from neoplastic disease, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory complications. This position is further supported by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) through its report titled “Health and Environmental Effects of Particulate Matter (PM).”Evidenceshows that the size of particles is linked to effects on health (EPA, 2021). Particles measuring below 10 micrometers in diameter cause the greatest problems because they can get into the lungs and bloodstream. Exposure to small PM cause premature death, heart attacks, and aggravated asthma.
Safety Training Effectiveness Article
Sound-Level Exposure Article
Tang, Burlutsky, and Mitchell (2021) conducted a research study to determine workplace noise exposure and the prevalence of age-related hearing loss. The study involved 1923 participants aged above fifty years with occupational noise exposure.Exposure to loud noise for more than ten years increased the chances of hearing loss by 35.5 %. However, prior occupation noise exposure is not associated with the progression of hearing loss. The noise increases the risk of hearing loss in adults. This finding brings attention to the importance of preventive measures Sun Coast could take toreduce noise exposure in the workplace.
New Employee Training Article
Jorgensen and Dyreborg(2021) explore the importance of induction safety training for33 workers in the metal work sector. The analysis shows that training new employees aremore than giving information about safety. The results point out that safety learning is critical, and workers should be inducted to engage in handling tasks at the workplace. Without training, new workers are exposed to risks and injuries. Sun Coast Company should improve the induction training to ensure safety among new workers. Comment by James Schindler: What is induction training? This connection is weak and the result of the study should be tied better to the Sun Coast issue.
Lead Exposure Article
Lead exposure leads to toxicity, an environmental disease thathas devastating effects on the human body. All body functions are affected by lead toxicity. Saleem and Qayyum(2019) conducted a study to determine the effects of lead exposure on children of workers living in lead-contaminated regions. The quantitative study involved 246 children aged between 1 and 6 years living in Pakistan industrial area. The clinic and demographic dataof the participants werecollected. Blood analysis was conducted, and biochemical tests of the renal profile were analyzed. The children exposed to lead poisoning had high BLLs compared to those living in a clean and lead-free environment. Renal functions were impaired in lead-exposed participants. This means that children living in lead-exposed areas have a high frequency of poisoning.
Return on Investment Article
Workplace injuries and fatalities cost companies millions of dollars. In 2021, according to the Workplace Safety Index, Liberty Mutual approximated that companies pay more than $1 billion per month for workers' compensation. Moreover, “National Safety Council” estimated that work-related injuries and deaths cost companies and the nation above $170 billion in 2019(OSHA, 2021). This impliesthat Sun Coast, having implemented health and safety programs expect a reduction in illness and injuries and reduced operating costs associated with these injuries.
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Crinnion, W. (2017). Particulate Matter Is a Surprisingly Common Contributor to Disease. Integr Med (Encinitas)., 16(4), 8-12. Comment by James Schindler: Incorrectly formatted.
EPA. (2021, May 19). Health and Environmental Effects of Particulate Matter (PM ). Retrieved from the United States Environmental Protection Agency: https://www.epa.gov/pm-pollution/health-and-environmental-effects-particulate-matter-pm Comment by James Schindler: Incorrectly formatted.
Jorgensen, A., & Dyreborg, J. (2021). Safety learning among young newly employed workers in three sectors: A challenge to the assumed order of things. Safety Science, 143. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2021.105417
Assignment 2
For this assignment, you will define the research objectives and develop the research questions and hypotheses to set the stage for the Sun Coast Remediation research project.
You will utilize this Unit II template to complete the Unit II assignment. **Template below**
Be sure to include the following sections in your submission, and remember to use APA-formatted section headings and subheadings.
· Research objectives: Refer to the Introduction and Statement of Problems sections provided in the Unit II Assignment Template to make explicit statements as to the objectives of this study. For example, “One objective of this research study is to determine the direction (either positive or negative) and the strength of relationships between ABC Company’s various consumer promotions and sales revenue. This objective is intended to determine which promotions may be more effective and strategically important.” Research objectives should be discussed for each problem identified.
· Research questions and hypotheses: Provide research questions and null and alternative hypotheses that align with the research objectives and problems. For example:
· RQ1: What is the relationship between Promotion 1 and sales revenue?
. Ho1 (null hypothesis): There is no statistically significant correlation between Promotion 1 (independent variable) and sales revenue (dependent variable).
. Ha1 (alternative hypothesis): There is a statistically significant correlation between Promotion 1 and sales revenue.
· RQ2: What is the relationship between Promotion 2 and sales revenue?
. Ho2: There is no statistically significant correlation between Promotion 2 and sales revenue.
. Ha2: There is a statistically significant correlation between Promotion 2 and sales revenue.
· RQ3: Are there differences in return on investment (ROI) between the various promotions?
. Ho3: There are no statistically significant differences in ROI between Promotion 1 and Promotion 2.
. Ha3: There are statistically significant differences in ROI between Promotion 1 and Promotion 2.
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Research Objectives,Research Questions,and Hypotheses
After providing a brief introduction to this section, students should include research objectives, research questions, and hypotheses here. There should be 1 research objective, 1 research question, and 2 hypotheses (both a null and alternative) for each of the 6 problems described in the Statement of Problems section of the Course Project Guidance document.
Students should compose 6 short, direct, statements about the objectives of the study. Research objectives should relate directly to the 6 problems that have been describedin the Statement of Problems and there should be 1 objective for each problem.
Each research objective should also have a corresponding research question and a null and alternative hypothesis as shown in the example below. Research questions and hypotheses should specifically state the variables being measured.
In total, there should be 6 research objectives, 6 research questions, and 12 hypotheses as shown below in the template.
Important Note: Students should refer to the information presented in the Unit II syllabus instructions to complete this section of the project. Delete instructions and examples highlighted in yellow before submitting this assignment.
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RO1:Determine if a person’s height is related to weight.
RQ1: Is there a relationship between height and weight?
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References
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Creswell, J. W., & Creswell, J. D. (2018). Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches (5th ed.). SAGE.
