TASK : COMPARING RESEARCH DESIGN



2017814056. M.Hassanuddin Bin Yusof


There is an example of article according to research design classified by Research Objective, Research Question and Hypothesis 


CAUSAL-COMPARATIVE VERSUS CORRELATIONAL RESEARCH



Causal-comparative studies typically compare two or more groups of subjects, while correlational studies require a score on each variable for each subject. Correlational studies investigate two (or more) quantitative variables, whereas causal-comparative studies typically involve at least one categorical variable (group membership). Correlational studies often analyze data using scatterplots and/or correlation coefficients, while causal-comparative studies often compare averages or use crossbreak tables.


CORRELATIONAL RESEARCH



Title: The leader as motivator: coach and self-esteem builder
Author: Patricia Ann Castelli

Research Objective

1.to determine what motivating strategies followers (comprised of low and high need achievers) viewed as most necessary from their leaders


Research Question 

1. To what extent does achievement motive relate to demographics (gender, age,
degree status), interest (attention, relevance, confidence, satisfaction (ARCS))
and effort (ARCS) variables?

2. What is the profile of a low self-attributed need for achievement follower?

Profile components include gender, age, degree status, interest (ARCS), and
effort (ARCS).

3.What is the profile of a high self-attributed need for achievement follower?

Profile components include gender, age, degree status, interest (ARCS), and
effort (ARCS)

Hypothesis 


leader’s ability to inspire followers by using a variety of interesting coaching techniques and by building their self-esteem regardless of achievement orientation.



CAUSAL-COMPARATIVE RESEARCH 

Title : School scheduling models and the achievement of at- risk students.  
Authors :Dusti E. Adrian 2009

Research Objective 



  • to determine the degree to which 4x4 block scheduling influences core subject grade point averages and graduation rates of students identified as at-risk of school failure.
  • to discover through statistical analysis whether scheduling type influenced core subject grade point averages and graduation rates, controlling for gender and ethnicity
Research Question 

1.How do at-risk students on a 4x4 block schedule differ from at-risk students on a traditional school schedule in terms of core subject grade point average at a high school in northern Illinois? 

2.How do at-risk students on a 4x4 block schedule differ from at-risk students on a traditional school schedule in terms of graduation rates at a high school in northern Illinois? 

Hypothesis

at-risk students on a block schedule experienced significantly higher cumulative core subject GPAs compared to at-risk students on a traditional school schedule.


EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCH


Title :Effectiveness of  a Learner-Directed Model for e-Learning 


Author :Stella Lee, Trevor Barker and Vivekanandan Suresh Kumar


Research Objective 



To investigates one of the extremes of this spectrum, where learners actively assume  control and take responsibility for their own learning, while catering to individual preferences with little or no guidance from the e-learning environment

 Research Questions 
  • Which learning style theory and education theory would be useful to develop an e-learning system?
  • How could an e-learning system be developed based on the learning style and education theories?
  • What is the effectiveness of an e-learning system based on a model of learning style and education theories?
                  1) What would the effect of such a system be on the performance of learners?
                  2) What would be the attitudes and learner experience (LX) of learners who  
                       would be using such a system?


 Hypotheses 



  • Online computer systems that are designed based on learning style theories and educational theories are beneficial to learners
  • Online computer systems that employed unobtrusive learner support for metacognitive activities such as study skills are beneficial to learners
  • Online computer systems developed in the above ways could improve learning for students in terms of learner control, attitudes, and learner experience (LX)