opinions for 6.1 and 6.2

Darrell Thornton 

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Re:Module 6 DQ 1

Discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of quantitative research methodology for your dissertation topic or topic area.

The presumption that I will use only one methodology such as quantitative analysis for my particular research will be insufficient. While I will be incorporating the method, not using other methodologies means that there may be some empirical data that is missing from my study. This is especially difficult sense my research will be studying the emotional inputs individuals about a subject matter they were just taught. Gathering numbers (data farming) will be easy and there are plenty of complex mathematical and statistical modeling software out there (Ghezzi, Panzica La Manna, Motta, & Tamburrelli, 2015). Also, how reliable is that data being farmed and was it inputted in a fashion supporting my study. The limitation (disadvantage) of just using a quantitative method, I will not be attaining individual emotional or behavioral feedbacks about performance. That is where I must devise a questionnaire, translating into a qualitative – Likert type format to capture those emotional or behavior inputs. Although, there maybe instances insides my research where data or numbers from historical records will demonstrate or support my hypothesis. Having multiple methodologies only solidifies the research providing the same functionality but being able to demonstrate the topic has been covered unanticipated questions.

Ghezzi, C., Panzica La Manna, V., Motta, A., & Tamburrelli, G. (2015). Performance-driven dynamic service selection. Concurrency & Computation: Practice & Experience, 27(3), 633-650.

Maren Alitagtag 

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Re:Module 6 DQ 2

The reading, "Measurement of perceived organizational readiness for change and employees' attitudes toward change in the public sector" presents an application of quantitative research methodology. Discuss whether or not quantitative research methodology is appropriate for this study. Could this study be conducted using a qualitative research design?

I feel that quantitative research methods were very appropriate for this dissertation, because the author was looking for the ability to determine if perceived organizational readiness for change was reflected in employee attitudes (Cinite, 2006).  While case studies may show this on an individual basis, quantitative data is a better way to argue for generalizability.  The author could have done a case study on a particular company, but that would only be reflective of that company.  Even if they had expanded and done a few case studies, it would still not have the value of a survey design that could be replicated for use in other studies.  As with any research, it is important for the researcher to examine what they are wanting to do with the discoveries in order to choose the best methodology (McCusker & Gunaydin, 2015).  When the hope is to be able to look at other organizations and improve change initiatives, it was a good choice to look at quantitative measures.

 

Cinite, I. (2006). Measurement of perceived organizational readiness for change and employees' attitudes toward change in the public sector (Order No. NR13391). Available from ProQuest Central; ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (305357913). Retrieved from https://lopes.idm.oclc.org/login?url=http://search.proquest.com.lopes.idm.oclc.org/docview/305357913?accountid=7374

McCusker, K., & Gunaydin, S. (2015). Research using qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods and choice based on the research. Perfusion, 30(7), 537-542 6p. doi:10.1177/0267659114559116