Competency evaluation

Using Cresswell (2009), Corley and Gioia (2011), Harlow (2009) and Stam (2010) and Trochim and Donnelly (2008), we will exam what constitutes a Psychological theory. These authors share both similar concepts of what constitutes a theory while providing additional points of view for consideration. They have distinctive views and analyses that overlap as well as interpretations where they clearly have a varied conception of what it takes to establish a theory. The comparison begins with…

The problem this study is addressing is that in the physics classroom of a suburban high school, the teacher has access to enough laptop computers for every student to be able to use one, but does not use them because he does not know how to incorporate them into instruction or if they will be helpful in increasing learning. The purpose of this study is to find out if incorporating the laptops in a one to one computer based instruction will increase student achievement and motivation. The…

Methodology Having carried out an extensive search and review of literature relating to the core research topic, a number of issues have been identified. To investigate these issues and to answer the two core research objectives, it is proposed to formulate three sub-questions to the main objectives: • Which individual initiatives should be introduced to counter knowledge sharing barriers? • Which organisational metrics should be introduced to determine if an organisational change improves…

Survey research involves set of structured questions presented to targeted group of people with an intention of measuring their attitudes, values or beliefs. Advantages and disadvantages of survey are as follows: • It is easy to develop compared to other research methods. • It is easy to manage the all process. • The researcher need not meet the interviewees personally because it can be administered by use of mobile devices; administer online, use emails or telephone. • It is possible to reach…

Market research can be divided into two main categories as follows. • Quantitative Research- Questionnaire is major quantitative research technique. • Qualitative Research - In depth interview is a main qualitative research technique. In depth interviews are often carried out one to one, where the interviewer may ask questions from the participant in order to get an idea about his attitudes, beliefs. The researcher may use an interview guide which tells the areas to be covered in the interview.…

In our textbook, the Scientific Method is addressed along with different designs in research. The steps in the scientific method include: 1) Identify a question of scientific interest, 2) Form a hypothesis, 3) Choose a research method and research design, 4) Collect data to test the hypothesis and 5)Draw conclusions and form new questions and hypothesis. The main methods used in research of human development are: 1) Questionnaires, 2) Interviews, 3) Observations, 4)…

Why individuals choose to vote still stands as one of the most perplexing inconsistencies within rational-choice theory. The basic premise of rational-choice theory is that aggregate social behavior results from the behavior of individuals, each of whom make their own decisions. However, why so many people vote is still puzzling as the rational, self-interested voter will normally find that the costs of voting will normally exceed their expected benefits. The expected utility of voting is…

Introduction: Significant knowledge and information can be taken from the process of research that involves collection and analysis of data. However, not all reports have a good quality of evidence and some studies are found to be biased (Wood, 2006). Therefore, critical appraisal is an important skill to decide whether the study is reliable and effective enough to be implemented (Porritt et al., 2014). The purpose of this paper is to critically appraise two reviews (a systematic review and a…

that were used to facilitate this article. In order to recognize all pertinent primary studies, computerized MEDLINE searches were used to produce a comprehensive list of descriptors. There was also a search for the reference lists of previous evaluations of major depression to categorize any accounts that were not located while performing the MEDLINE quest. A…

-An interview is a meeting between two people that has a definite purpose and is accepted by both individuals (Kadushin & Kadushin, 2013). An interview can involve both verbal and nonverbal communication between individuals where they share ideas or feelings (Kadushin & Kadushin, 2013). An interview has a goal or purpose for conducting verbal and nonverbal communication. The interview should have structure when discussing specific content or a clear direction for where the interview will lead…