Explain the importance of quantitative and qualitative research methods to business, the difference between qualitative and quantitative data and identify examples of each type of data

1. Explain the importance of quantitative and qualitative research methods to business, the difference between qualitative and quantitative data and identify examples of each type of data;
2. Describe what research and research ethics are and understand the steps involved in the business research process;
3. Conduct a critical literature review;
4. Explain basic descriptive and inferential statistics;
6. Develop and write a research proposal
Research Proposal Report

Students are required to write and submit a developed research proposal of up to 2000 words (not including title page, abstract, references, notes, figures and tables). The structure of the report must include the following:

Title page −include report title (descriptive of the research topic), student name, student number, tutorial day, time and your tutor’s name.
Table of Contents – includes the numbered sections and subsections of the report and associated page numbers (optional).
Text should be in Times New Roman, 12pt, double-spaced and margins of 2.5 cm. Use numbered headings and subheadings. Include page numbers in the footer of the report.
Abstract – The first page, numbered page 1, should include a one-paragraph detailed abstract of 150 or fewer words. The abstract should describe the purpose of the research, theoretical basis of the hypotheses, analyses, and implications of the findings.
Introduction – The text should begin on page 2. Page numbering should continue through all pages of the report including footnotes, appendixes, references, tables, and figures. Discuss the background to the research problem and provide a justification for the research. Sections should include: Statement of the research problem; Research aims; Significance of the study.
Literature Review – Review the key literature to identify what work has been completed and published in the research area. Option: Include content from your marked literature review report but do not just cut and paste it, rather, update and improve it based on feedback you have received and connect it with the other sections of your research proposal. Include also a developed theoretical framework (i.e., conceptual model) that illustrates the relationships between variables central to your study.
Research Design and Methodology – Likely or preferred research methods with reasons and justifications. Research design. Develop research questions and/or research hypotheses. Describe instrumentation and provide a copy of these in the Appendix. List procedures including sources of data (likely sources such as organisations, institutions and populations), sample selection and data collection methods (e.g. focus groups, interviews, online survey questionnaire etc.).
Data Analysis – Outline potential ways that the data could be organised and analysed.
Expected Resources – Budget (e.g., equipment, software or field work costs); Timeframe and conditions required to complete the research (e.g. survey, field trips, access to archives etc.).
Research Project Plan – Schedule or timeline of activities.
References – should conform to the American Psychological Association (APA) or Harvard style referencing style. (see A Guide to Referencing, University of Canberra, 7th ed.) Where applicable, author(s) name(s), journal title/book title, chapter title/article title, year of publication, volume number/book chapter and the pagination must be present. Use of DOI is highly encouraged.
Appendix- Inclusion of project information (e.g., Introduction letter, copies of instruments or measures etc).
Assignment should be submitted to URKUND to check for text matching. URKUND checking may take a couple of days so please factor this into the due date for the assignment. The assignment must be submitted to URKUND in a file that is suitable for URKUND so please convert the file/document to .doc, .docx, or .pdf. If the file is not suitable for URKUND, students’ assignment may ot be marked or will be delayed.
High URKUND reports will be sent directly to Associate Dean of Education Office for further investigation. As a student from University of Canberra, you are required to familiarise yourself with University of Canberra’s policies and misconduct issues, including plagiarism.
Upload the assignment onto the appropriate Learning Management System before or on the due date.
All request for assignment extensions must be submitted to the unit convenor before the due date on a weekday. Failure to do so will result in an automatic NC. It is highly recommended that students DO NOT upload their assignments at the last minute of the due time. Please keep the online receipt for confirmation purposes.

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