Homework: Analyze Secondary Data, Observation Research and Measurement of Variables
Length: 10 pages.
This homework consists of three parts:
(I) Sketch a research design using observation research for each of the following. Be sure to explain the procedure you would use:
i. A non-profit organization wants to know what Facebook posts are likely to be commented on, liked, or shared by stakeholders.
ii. An executive of a major fast food restaurant wants to know how long a customer has to wait to get their order. The order is placed inside the restaurant, not in the drive-thru.
iii. A researcher wants to know if the role portrayal of African American women in magazine advertisements has changed over the past 15 years.
(II) Go to the NCU library from your home page. Examine the guide to primary and secondary sources to see what is available. This can be found under LibGuides → Research Process → Primary and Secondary Resources. Then go back to the home page and look scroll through the databases available (See A-Z databases) to locate data to answer the following questions:
(i) Does there appear to be a relationship between adult internet usage and age between 2000 and 2018?
(ii) Has the incidence of data breaches in the health/medical sector increased in the last five years?
In each case, explain your rationale. Be specific. While you cannot use tables and/or figures from another source without copyright permission, you are free to create your own to support your conclusion.
(III) Comment on the appropriateness of observation and/or secondary data for the measurement of the concepts identified in your research questions. Explain your rationale.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.