Research Concepts Matrix PRINT Build a second research matrix, which includes research concepts that can be found and connected to the same four research articles se


Assessment 2 Instructions: Research Concepts Matrix

  • PRINT
  • Build a second research matrix, which includes research concepts that can be found and connected to the same four research articles selected for you. A fifth article is included as an example to help guide your work on this assessment.
    Introduction
    It is important to understand how to capture your audience when it comes to research. Not only should it be captivating, but the initial entry to the research should include as much information as possible so that readers can understand what they are about to learn.
    At this point, you’ll move toward the practical side of research. That is, learning the significant components of a research study that require specific interconnectedness. The research introduction, the purpose statement, the research questions, and hypotheses all connect to each other. These then need to connect to the methodology—either quantitative or qualitative. Understanding these intersections is helpful for an ongoing development of research skills.
    Overview
    This assessment focuses on building a second research matrix similar to the one from Assessment 1. This matrix you will create includes research concepts that can be found and connected to the same four research articles related to the topic selected for you.
    Instructions
    Fill out the Research Concepts Matrix [DOCX] with research concepts connected to the topic selected for you. Your faculty will provide the articles you are to use in the Announcements area of the courseroom. A sample article is included in the matrix to demonstrate the level of depth and breadth of content you should include from the four articles you will read for this assessment. All content you include in your Research Concepts matrix should be summarized in your own words. The purpose statement for each article can be provided word-for-word from each article, however. Please use APA format and style for your citations and references for this assessment.
    Competencies Measured
    By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the course competencies through the following assessment scoring guide criteria: 
    • Competency 2: Evaluate the characteristics, purposes, benefits, strengths, and weaknesses of research methods.
      • Identify the purpose of the study. 
      • Identify the statement of the problem.
      • Explain the limitations or implications of the study.
    • Competency 3: Evaluate ethical issues in research studies.
      • Describe the ethical considerations in the chosen research.
    • Competency 5: Examine the appropriate application of scientific research methodology.
      • Provide the future research possibilities.
    • Competency 6: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations for members in the identified field of study.
      • Communicate in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and consistent with the expectations for members of an identified field of study, using APA style and formatting.

LINKS for articles for review :

https://www-sciencedirect-com.library.capella.edu/science/article/pii/S1096751621000300?via%3Dihub

https://www-sciencedirect-com.library.capella.edu/science/article/pii/S1472811722000787?via%3Dihub

http://library.capella.edu/login?qurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.proquest.com%2Fscholarly-journals%2Fgraduate-students-use-perceived-value-learning%2Fdocview%2F2407553207%2Fse-2%3Faccountid%3D27965

http://library.capella.edu/login?url=https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=158667772&site=ehost-live&scope=site

https://www-sciencedirect-com.library.capella.edu/science/article/pii/S1041608022000152?via%3Dihub

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Research Concepts Matrix

Please note that the first row of data is meant as an example. Please read the example article (Gonzalez & Blackford, 2022) as a guide for how to dissect each article assigned.

Parenthetical Citation

Purpose of the study (word-for-word)

Statement of the research Problem (summarized in your own words)

Limitations of the Study (summarized in your own words)

Ethical Conduct in the Study

Future research possibilities (e.g., how could a researcher extend the research detailed in the study—may address limitations, for example)

(Hernandez Gonzalez & Blackford, 2022)

To analyze factors that make online graduate students successful in their educational journey.

Many graduate students are choosing online degree options while balancing work, school, and home lives and priorities. Over the last 20 years, online grad student enrollment has grown from 6% to 42% leading to the need to understand effectiveness of online education and learning.

The study included only two fields of study for master’s degree students. No attention was given to doctoral students or other areas of study limiting generalizability. An experimental design was not used so causality can not be demonstrated.

$15 gift card as incentive, project was funded by a faculty research grant to cover gift cards, RA pay, and faculty honoraria. Email recruitment invitation to target population, but anonymity of responses.

The study focused on business and education grad students. Expanding to other disciplines would be good moving forward. Future research could expand to other factors that might influence online graduate student success such as student expectations, type of support needed to balance life roles, and appreciation for the learning outcome regardless of the grade outcome. A more formal experimental design could be useful for deeper understanding of the relationships among the variable studied when comparing online and in-person graduate students.

 

 

 

References

Hernandez Gonzalez, C. A. H., & Blackford, B. J. (2022). Engagement as antecedent of academic achievement and the moderating impact of work-family-school inter-role conflict for online graduate students. The International Journal of Management Education, 20(3), 1–13. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijme.2022.100676

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