Asssignment #2 “Research Questions”
Assignment #3 “Chapter 1 Questions
After Reading Chapter 1 respond to the following questions:
1) Identify the steps involved in model building and comment on their importance. Select one of the steps and consider the effect on the model if it were eliminated.
2) In the following hypotheses, identify the independent and dependent variables, two or three possible values for each variable, and the direction of the relationship. Then suggest two control variables for each hypothesis:
i Death rates in automobile accidents are higher in less densely populated areas.
ii The higher the average driving speed on a highway, the higher the automobile death rate on that highway.
iii Defendants with records of alcohol abuse are more likely to miss scheduled court appearances.
iv Parents of elementary and high school students are more satisfied with their children’s schools than are parents of junior high students.
Revise hypotheses i and iii to improve them.
3) Develop three hypotheses, each with an independent and dependent variable on a topic of interest to you. Then suggest a control variable for each hypothesis. (Create a schematic model including the control variable for each hypothesis.)
Assignment #4 “Formulating a Research Problem”
The overall goal of EMPA 512 is that you will develop a Proposal for a Research Project (see Research Project Guide).
For this assignment you will:
A) Select an organization (preferably your own organization (employer). Next seek the expertise of a Lead Administrator or any Superior in your organization that will assist you in Formulating a Research Problem.
B) In 1-2 paragraphs you will
1) Define your Research Problem
2) State your Research Question (s)
4) State your Research Purpose