Assignment 2: LASA: Comparison and Contrast of Research Designs
Description of LASA:
Choose an industrial/organizational (I/O) topic of interest. A nonexhaustive list of research topic suggestions includes leadership, job satisfaction, organizational culture, measuring performance, work–life balance, compensation, selection, recruitment, retention, employee engagement, training, and emotional intelligence.
Once you have selected your topic, you will conduct a literature review on that topic. Locate three scholarly peer-reviewed articles (published within the last five to seven years) that have investigated your research topic:
· One of the articles needs to have employed an experimental research design.
· One of the articles needs to have employed a quasi-experimental research design.
· One of the articles needs to have employed a mixed-methods research design.
Tasks:
Read, summarize, analyze, and critique each of the articles. For each article, your analysis should:
· Summarize the results of the study.
· Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the research.
· Discuss the appropriateness of the research design for the study, the reliability, the validity, sampling methods, and any potential bias.
· Identify any ethical or diversity issues.
Having reviewed the same topic from a variety of research design approaches, reflect on what you have learned about the specific industrial/organizational (I/O) topic itself, as well as the impact that the research method employed had on the knowledge gained from the study. Be sure to include these reflections in the conclusion of your paper.
Write a 7- to 9-page paper based on your literature review, utilizing the three scholarly sources you review. Make sure you employ proper grammar and spelling and apply current APA standards for writing style to your work.
Use the following headings to organize your paper:
· Research design methods defined:
o Experimental
§ Strengths and limitations
o Quasi-experimental
§ Strengths and limitations
o Mixed methods
§ Strengths and limitations
· Industrial/organizational (I/O) topic area of interest
· Experimental design study summary:
o Results
o Experimental design study analysis and critique
§ Strengths and weaknesses of the study
§ Ethical, legal, and/or diversity considerations
· Quasi-experimental design study summary
o Results
o Quasi-experimental design study analysis and critique
§ Strengths and weaknesses of the study
§ Ethical, legal, and/or diversity considerations
· Mixed-methods research design study summary:
o Results
o Mixed-methods research design study analysis and critique
§ Strengths and weaknesses of the study
§ Ethical, legal, and/or diversity considerations
· Conclusion
· References
Submission Details:
· By the due date assigned, save your paper into a Microsoft Word document as M5_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc and submit it to the Submissions Area.
This LASA is worth 280 points and will be graded according to the following rubric.
Assignment Components
Maximum Points
Summarize the results of the study.
48
Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the research.
60
Discuss the appropriateness of the research design for the study, the reliability, validity, sampling methods, and potential bias.
60
Identify any ethical or diversity issues
60
Reflect on what you have learned about the specific I/O topic itself, as well as the impact that the research method employed had on the knowledge gained from the study.
24
Academic Writing
Write in a clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of sources (i.e. APA); and display accurate spelling, grammar, and punctuation
28
Why Work with Us
Top Quality and Well-Researched Papers
We always make sure that writers follow all your instructions precisely. You can choose your academic level: high school, college/university or professional, and we will assign a writer who has a respective degree.
Professional and Experienced Academic Writers
We have a team of professional writers with experience in academic and business writing. Many are native speakers and able to perform any task for which you need help.
Free Unlimited Revisions
If you think we missed something, send your order for a free revision. You have 10 days to submit the order for review after you have received the final document. You can do this yourself after logging into your personal account or by contacting our support.
Prompt Delivery and 100% Money-Back-Guarantee
All papers are always delivered on time. In case we need more time to master your paper, we may contact you regarding the deadline extension. In case you cannot provide us with more time, a 100% refund is guaranteed.
Original & Confidential
We use several writing tools checks to ensure that all documents you receive are free from plagiarism. Our editors carefully review all quotations in the text. We also promise maximum confidentiality in all of our services.
24/7 Customer Support
Our support agents are available 24 hours a day 7 days a week and committed to providing you with the best customer experience. Get in touch whenever you need any assistance.
Try it now!
How it works?
Follow these simple steps to get your paper done
Place your order
Fill in the order form and provide all details of your assignment.
Proceed with the payment
Choose the payment system that suits you most.
Receive the final file
Once your paper is ready, we will email it to you.
Our Services
No need to work on your paper at night. Sleep tight, we will cover your back. We offer all kinds of writing services.
Essays
No matter what kind of academic paper you need and how urgent you need it, you are welcome to choose your academic level and the type of your paper at an affordable price. We take care of all your paper needs and give a 24/7 customer care support system.
Admissions
Admission Essays & Business Writing Help
An admission essay is an essay or other written statement by a candidate, often a potential student enrolling in a college, university, or graduate school. You can be rest assurred that through our service we will write the best admission essay for you.
Reviews
Editing Support
Our academic writers and editors make the necessary changes to your paper so that it is polished. We also format your document by correctly quoting the sources and creating reference lists in the formats APA, Harvard, MLA, Chicago / Turabian.
Reviews
Revision Support
If you think your paper could be improved, you can request a review. In this case, your paper will be checked by the writer or assigned to an editor. You can use this option as many times as you see fit. This is free because we want you to be completely satisfied with the service offered.