Chapter 3: Conducting an analysis of the relevant data revealed in the survey

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I.
Introduction
a. Provide a summary of the study, including the research problem, methodology,
and the survey used.
b. Provide an orienting statement about what will be covered in the chapter.
II.
Purpose of the Research
a. This section restates the purpose for the convenience of the reader.
b. Then discuss whether the survey described in Chapter 2 helped achieve the
purpose of the study.
III.
Data Collection Methods
a. Define data collection methods, then identify what the SHRM researcher used to
collect the data (i.e., was it an online questionnaire or interview questions).
b. Were the questions open-ended or closed-ended? Why was the question designed?
What was the purpose behind the questions?
c. Also, in this section, you should focus on how the survey was administered
(Example: SHRM Leadership presented two groups with the survey questions to
measure their perception regarding workplace resilience).
d. How long was the data collection? What were the dates? What did the survey
measure?
IV.
Prerequisites Required for the Research Study
a. This section focuses on the prerequisites required for participants to participate in
the study.
b. In other words, what were the qualifying and disqualifying criteria for
participating in the study? Who was excluded from the study?
V.
Challenges
a. What were the challenges that the survey addressed? Example: One of the
challenges the survey addressed was gender disparities in paid family leave
policies.
b. What are the challenges in relation to the problem? How do the results from the
survey address these challenges?
VI.
Advantages of the Research – Future Implications
a. This section discusses the advantages of research (specifically in H.R.). For
example, why is H.R. research important to ongoing H.R. policies and programs?
b. How do the research results provide solutions to the problems addressed in your
thesis?
VII.
Descriptive Findings
a. Provide a narrative summary of the target population, sample, characteristics, and
demographics that the survey focused on.
b. Present the sample profile using a graph, pie, chart, table, etc., to describe the
statistics for the demographics collected.
c. Uses visual graphic organizers, such as tables, histograms, graphs, and/or bar
charts, to effectively organize and display data and descriptive data. For example,
sample-level frequencies and descriptive or graphic comparisons of study-relevant
groups.
VIII.
Results
a. What did the survey results identify? For example, concerning your problem,
what were the barriers? Are these results consistent in other groups in other
professions dealing with the same issue? If so, at what frequency?
b. What percentage is in contrast to the population in your study?
c. This section includes tables, figures, and graphs to describe the results from your
data.
IX.
Analysis of the Results
a. This section provides a narrative of the survey results.
b. What do these results mean, and why are they essential to H.R. professionals?
c. What did the results from the survey confirm concerning the problem statement?
d. What did the SHRM Study reveal? Example: Did the data reveal any
discrepancies in society’s perception and individual perceptions regarding gap
challenges facing H.R. professionals due to the Baby Bommer retirement?
X.
Conclusion
a. The section presents conclusions based on the data analysis and findings of the
study and relates the findings to the survey discussed in Chapter 2.
b. Significant findings are compared and contrasted, evaluated, and discussed
considering the existing body of knowledge.
c. The significance of every finding is analyzed and related to Chapter 1, a
discussion of the Problem Statement and ties the study together.
d. No unrelated or speculative information is presented in this section.
e. The analysis represents the contribution to knowledge and fills in what still needs
to be understood or known in the knowledge, as evidenced in the survey. The
conclusions are major generalizations and an answer to the research problem
developed in Chapter 1.
f. This is where the study binds together. In this section, personal opinion is
permitted if it is backed with the data, grounded in the study results presented in
Chapter 2, and synthesized/supported within the additional research literature.
Chapter 3
Introduction (One Paragraph)
The evaluation system is as follows:
– 0 indicates that the work is unsatisfactory, absent, or unacceptable, and substantial revisions
are required.
– 1 indicates that the work is less than satisfactory and does not meet expectations, requiring
revisions.
– 2 indicates that the work is satisfactory and meets the minimum expectations, but some
revisions may be suggested or required.
– 3 indicates that the work is good and meets expectations, with minimum revisions may be
suggested or required.
– 4 indicates that the work is excellent and exceeds expectations, requiring no revisions.
NOTE: Student who score two or lower in at least three sections must revise them and address
the reviewer’s other feedback.
Criterion
Student ’s
Score
Professors Score
Provide a summary of the study, including the research
problem, methodology, and the survey used.
Provide an orienting statement about what will be
covered in the chapter.
Synthesis: Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence
(not cited) that tells the reader what the paragraph
discusses. Synthesize three to four authors’ thoughts
(cited) that support your topic sentence. Provide a
concluding (or transition) paragraph that takes the
reader into the next section.
Student writes this section in a way that is well
structured, has a logical flow, and uses correct
paragraph structure, sentence structure, punctuation,
and APA format.
Professor’s Comments:
Purpose of the Research (Two Paragraphs)
The evaluation system is as follows:
– 0 indicates that the work is unsatisfactory, absent, or unacceptable, and substantial revisions
are required.
– 1 indicates that the work is less than satisfactory and does not meet expectations, requiring
revisions.
– 2 indicates that the work is satisfactory and meets the minimum expectations, but some
revisions may be suggested or required.
– 3 indicates that the work is good and meets expectations, with minimum revisions may be
suggested or required.
– 4 indicates that the work is excellent and exceeds expectations, requiring no revisions.
NOTE: Student who score two or lower in at least three sections must revise them and address
the reviewer’s other feedback.
Criterion
Student ’s
Professor’s Score
Score
This section restates the purpose for the convenience of the
reader.
Discuss whether the data collected from the survey
described in Chapter 2 helped achieve the purpose of the
study.
If so, explain how. If not, identify the aspects of the survey
that did not contribute to achieving the purpose of the study.
Synthesis: Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence
(not cited) that tells the reader what the paragraph
discusses. Synthesize three to four authors’ thoughts (cited)
that support your topic sentence. Provide a concluding (or
transition) paragraph that takes the reader into the next
section.
The Student writes this section in a way that is well
structured, has a logical flow, and uses correct paragraph
structure, sentence structure, punctuation, and APA format.
Professor’s Comments:
Data Collection Methods (Two to three paragraphs)
The evaluation system is as follows:
– 0 indicates that the work is unsatisfactory, absent, or unacceptable, and substantial revisions
are required.
– 1 indicates that the work is less than satisfactory and does not meet expectations, requiring
revisions.
– 2 indicates that the work is satisfactory and meets the minimum expectations, but some
revisions may be suggested or required.
– 3 indicates that the work is good and meets expectations, with minimum revisions may be
suggested or required.
– 4 indicates that the work is excellent and exceeds expectations, requiring no revisions.
NOTE: Student who score two or lower in at least three sections must revise them and address
the reviewer’s other feedback.
Criterion
Student ’s Professors Score
Score
Define data collection methods, then identify what the
SHRM researcher used to collect the data (i.e., was it an
online questionnaire or interview questions).
Were the questions open-ended or closed-ended? Why was
the question designed? What was the purpose behind the
questions?
Also, in this section, you should focus on how the survey
was administered (Example: SHRM Leadership presented
two groups with the survey questions to measure their
perception regarding workplace resilience).
How long was the data collection? What were the dates?
What did the survey measure?
Synthesis: Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence (not
cited) that tells the reader what the paragraph discusses.
Synthesize three to four authors’ thoughts (cited) that
support your topic sentence. Provide a concluding (or
transition) paragraph that takes the reader into the next
section.
The Student writes this section in a way that is well
structured, has a logical flow, and uses correct paragraph
structure, sentence structure, punctuation, and APA format.
Professor’s Comments:
Prerequisites Required for the Research Study (One to two pages)
The evaluation system is as follows:
– 0 indicates that the work is unsatisfactory, absent, or unacceptable, and substantial revisions
are required.
– 1 indicates that the work is less than satisfactory and does not meet expectations, requiring
revisions.
– 2 indicates that the work is satisfactory and meets the minimum expectations, but some
revisions may be suggested or required.
– 3 indicates that the work is good and meets expectations, with minimum revisions may be
suggested or required.
– 4 indicates that the work is excellent and exceeds expectations, requiring no revisions.
NOTE: Student who score two or lower in at least three sections must revise them and address
the reviewer’s other feedback.
Criterion
Student ’s Professor’s Score
Score
This section focuses on the prerequisites required for
participants to participate in the study.
● In other words, what were the qualifying and
disqualifying criteria for participating in the study?
Who was excluded from the study?
Synthesis: Each paragraph begins with a topic sentence (not
cited) that tells the reader what the paragraph discusses.
Synthesize three to four authors’ thoughts (cited) that
support your topic sentence. Provide a concluding (or
transition) paragraph that takes the reader into the next
section.
The Student writes this section in a way that is well
structured, has a logical flow, and uses correct paragraph
structure, sentence structure, punctuation, and APA format.
Professor’s Comments:
Challenges (One page)
The evaluation system is as follows:
– 0 indicates that the work is unsatisfactory, absent, or unacceptable, and substantial revisions
are required.
– 1 indicates that the work is less than satisfactory and does not meet expectations, requiring
revisions.
– 2 indicates that the work is satisfactory and meets the minimum expectations, but some
revisions may be suggested or required.
– 3 indicates that the work is good and meets expectations, with minimum revisions may be
suggested or required.
– 4 indicates that the work is excellent and exceeds expectations, requiring no revisions.
NOTE: Student who score two or lower in at least three sections must revise them and address
the reviewer’s other feedback.
Criterion
Student ’s Professor’s Score
Score
What issues did the survey aim to tackle? For example, the
survey aimed to address gender disparities in paid family
leave policies.
What were the main issues associated with a particular
problem, and how do the survey results address these
issues? You must show your understanding of how the
survey findings are related to and aid in resolving the key
problems.
Professor’s Comments:
Advantages of the Research – Future Implications
The evaluation system is as follows:
– 0 indicates that the work is unsatisfactory, absent, or unacceptable, and substantial revisions
are required.
– 1 indicates that the work is less than satisfactory and does not meet expectations, requiring
revisions.
– 2 indicates that the work is satisfactory and meets the minimum expectations, but some
revisions may be suggested or required.
– 3 indicates that the work is good and meets expectations, with minimum revisions may be
suggested or required.
– 4 indicates that the work is excellent and exceeds expectations, requiring no revisions.
NOTE: Student who score two or lower in at least three sections must revise them and address
the reviewer’s other feedback.
Criterion
Student ’s Professor’s Score
Score
This section discusses the advantages of research
(specifically in H.R.). For example, why is H.R. research
important to ongoing H.R. policies and programs?
How do the research results solve the problems addressed in
your thesis?
Professor’s Comments:
Descriptive Findings (Two Paragraphs)
The evaluation system is as follows:
– 0 indicates that the work is unsatisfactory, absent, or unacceptable, and substantial revisions
are required.
– 1 indicates that the work is less than satisfactory and does not meet expectations, requiring
revisions.
– 2 indicates that the work is satisfactory and meets the minimum expectations, but some
revisions may be suggested or required.
– 3 indicates that the work is good and meets expectations, with minimum revisions may be
suggested or required.
– 4 indicates that the work is excellent and exceeds expectations, requiring no revisions.
NOTE: Student who score two or lower in at least three sections must revise them and address
the reviewer’s other feedback.
Criterion
Student ’s Professor’s Score
Score
Provide a narrative summary of the target population,
sample, characteristics, and demographics that the survey
focused on.
Present the sample profile using a graph, pie, chart, table,
etc., to describe the statistics for the demographics
collected.
Uses visual graphic organizers, such as tables, histograms,
graphs, and/or bar charts, to effectively organize and display
data and descriptive data. For example, sample-level
frequencies and descriptive or graphic comparisons of
study-relevant groups.
Professor’s Comments:
Results (Two Paragraphs)
The evaluation system is as follows:
– 0 indicates that the work is unsatisfactory, absent, or unacceptable, and substantial revisions
are required.
– 1 indicates that the work is less than satisfactory and does not meet expectations, requiring
revisions.
– 2 indicates that the work is satisfactory and meets the minimum expectations, but some
revisions may be suggested or required.
– 3 indicates that the work is good and meets expectations, with minimum revisions may be
suggested or required.
– 4 indicates that the work is excellent and exceeds expectations, requiring no revisions.
NOTE: Student who score two or lower in at least three sections must revise them and address
the reviewer’s other feedback.
Criterion
Student ’s Professor’s Score
Score
What did the survey results identify? For example,
concerning your problem, what were the barriers? Are these
results consistent in other groups in other professions
dealing with the same issue? If so, at what frequency?
What percentage is in contrast to the population in your
study?
This section includes tables, figures, and graphs to describe
the results from your data.
Professor’s Comments:
Analysis of the Results (Two Paragraphs)
The evaluation system is as follows:
– 0 indicates that the work is unsatisfactory, absent, or unacceptable, and substantial revisions
are required.
– 1 indicates that the work is less than satisfactory and does not meet expectations, requiring
revisions.
– 2 indicates that the work is satisfactory and meets the minimum expectations, but some
revisions may be suggested or required.
– 3 indicates that the work is good and meets expectations, with minimum revisions may be
suggested or required.
– 4 indicates that the work is excellent and exceeds expectations, requiring no revisions.
NOTE: Student who score two or lower in at least three sections must revise them and address
the reviewer’s other feedback.
Criterion
Student ’s Professor’s Score
Score
This section provides a narrative of the survey results.
What do these results mean, and why are they essential to
H.R. professionals?
What did the results from the survey confirm concerning the
problem statement?
What did the SHRM Study reveal? Example: Did the data
reveal any discrepancies in society’s perception and
individual perceptions regarding gap challenges facing H.R.
professionals due to the Baby Bommer retirement?
Professor’s Comments:
Conclusion (Two Paragraphs)
The evaluation system is as follows:
– 0 indicates that the work is unsatisfactory, absent, or unacceptable, and substantial revisions
are required.
– 1 indicates that the work is less than satisfactory and does not meet expectations, requiring
revisions.
– 2 indicates that the work is satisfactory and meets the minimum expectations, but some
revisions may be suggested or required.
– 3 indicates that the work is good and meets expectations, with minimum revisions may be
suggested or required.
– 4 indicates that the work is excellent and exceeds expectations, requiring no revisions.
NOTE: Student who score two or lower in at least three sections must revise them and address
the reviewer’s other feedback.
Criterion
Student ’s Professor’s Score
Score
The section presents conclusions based on the data analysis
and findings of the study and relates the findings to the
survey discussed in Chapter 2.
Significant findings are compared and contrasted, evaluated,
and discussed considering the existing body of knowledge.
The significance of every finding is analyzed and related to
Chapter 1, a discussion of the Problem Statement and ties
the study together.
No unrelated or speculative information is presented in this
section.
The analysis represents the contribution to knowledge and
fills in what still needs to be understood or known in the
knowledge, as evidenced in the survey. The conclusions are
major generalizations and an answer to the research
problem developed in Chapter 1.
This is where the study binds together. In this section,
personal opinion is permitted if it is backed with the data,
grounded in the study results presented in Chapter 2, and
synthesized/supported within the additional research
literature.
Professor’s Comments: