Objective: Identify the steps in the research process.

On the surface the idea of completing research may sound overwhelming, but if put into the proper perspective you will see we all utilize the Research Process quite often. For example, consider the last time you purchased a new piece of technology.

Research topic cell phone is not working

Research question which phone/carrier to contract with

Research instrument internet, Consumer Reports, etc.

Data collection pros and cons of various phones, prices of plans, etc.

Data analysis and use buying the new phone

Businesses contract and/or employ individuals with research experience to study a multitude of issues from customer and employee satisfaction to operational efficiencies (or ineffiencies).

For this discussion you are to find a peer-reviewed research study (using OCUs Discovery Service) and identify each part of the Research Process. Look for a research study on a leadership theory that will benefit you in writing your final project for this course.

Figure 5 (page 55) in the Greener & Martelli text, and Figure 3.2 (page 20) in the Bhattacherjee text offer nice graphics to make sure you hit all the necessary steps.

Read Chapter 1 in Choosing & Using Resources: A Guide to Academic Research (OSU).

Read Chapters 1 and 4 in the Kendal textbook.

Read Chapters 1 2 and 3.7 3.9 in the Greener & Martelli textbook.

Read Chapters 1 3 in the Bhattacherjee textbook