“In academic research we don’t prove anything, what we do is statistically determine if a phenomena occurs outside of chance. Just as all smokers will not develop lung cancer, we know that the probability of it developing is higher if we do smoke. Chapter headings start on a new page. I have repeatedly written this to no avail. Use the template.” “Correlation does not show cause and effect. Therefore, what will this study add to the literature and scientific community? “you state quantitative, but the questions, as they stand are not testable. The definition of terms is where the researcher takes ownership of the study. That does not mean: provide a Webster Dictionary definition. This relates to how the variable is defined and how it will be measured. For example- productivity can be defined by hours worked during a 40 hour week calculated from time cards or it can be defined as wigits produced.” “Where are the hypotheses? How will they be tested? The research question and the hypotheses must align. The hypotheses should be a derivative of the question. In other words, the question becomes a statement. The wording shoud not vary. Research Question: Do telecommuters have a better work life balance than office workers? Hypothesis 1: Telecommuters have a better work life balance than office workers. Hypothesis 2: Telecommuters have more flexibility than office workers. Hypothesis 3: Telecommuters have more job satisfaction than office workers. Hypothesis 4: Telecommuters are more productive than office workers.” ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS: Preparation Identify your research problem and your research question; discuss the significance of the research to members of the scientific and professional community. How can I differentiate between qualitative and quantitative methodology in the preparation of my research question (RQ)?
