ACT500: Research Evaluation Tables Article 1: Measuring Performance Insert reference in APA formatting, 6th ed. 4th printing Research Topic The topic is a broad subject. The topic is not the problem to be solved; that comes later. Example: Balanced Scorecard Problem or Opportunity The problem is established with factual data and is found in the introductory portion of the research article or report. Purpose for the Research The purpose of the study defines what the researcher wants to find out and is found in the introductory section of the research article. Sometimes the purpose contains a research question/s. Research Methods A researcher makes a decision about the broad nature of a research approach: typically quantitative/confirmatory or qualitative/exploratory. Research design strategies are driven by the chosen research approach and the research purpose. Research design strategies include: types of data collected, how the data is collected, and what preparation of data is used, analytical techniques, and presentation of information. Audience The groups, associates, profession, and/or individuals that the researcher suggests might benefit from the findings of this study Research Evaluation Assess the study's Research Methods and Analytic Techniques. Are the research methods and analytic techniques applicable to solving practical management questions? Why or why not? You must substantiate your position with credible resources and examples. Discuss how your organization might or might not use the findings from these studies. Substantiate your opinion with concrete examples. Article 2: Incremental Analysis Insert reference in APA formatting, 6th ed. 4th printing Research Topic The topic is a broad subject. The topic is not the problem to be solved; that comes later. Example: Cost Behavior Problem or Opportunity The problem is established with factual data and is found in the introductory portion of the research article or report. Purpose for the Research The purpose of the study defines what the researcher wants to find out and is found in the introductory section of the research article. Sometimes the purpose contains a research question/s. Research Methods A researcher makes a decision about the broad nature of a research approach: typically quantitative/confirmatory or qualitative/exploratory. Research design strategies are driven by the chosen research approach and the research purpose. Research design strategies include: types of data collected, how the data is collected, and what preparation of data is used, analytical techniques, and presentation of information. Audience The groups, associates, profession, and/or individuals that the researcher suggests might benefit from the findings of this study Research Evaluation Assess the study's Research Methods and Analytic Techniques. Are the methods and analytic techniques applicable to solving practical management questions? Why or why not? You must substantiate your position with credible resources and examples. Discuss how your organization might or might not use the findings from these studies. Substantiate your opinion with concrete examples