Discussion 1

Program: Business Administration.

Specialty: (ITM) Information Technology Management

Observation Options

Observation options include different type of studies and data collection. These types of studies are time consuming and are not the acceptable method or design for research in the DBA program at Capella. However, in qualitative designs accepted for the DBA program at Capella, the accepted designs do require interviews as a data collection method. In these interviews, how might you, as the interviewer, address the non-behavioral and behavioral activities of the person being interviewed? Review your text to inform your answer.

Response Guidelines

Respond to at least two learners. Your responses should be substantive and do at least one of the following:
- Ask a probing question.
- Offer a suggestion.
- Elaborate on a particular point.
- Provide an alternative opinion.

In your responses, reference the assigned readings and other theoretical, empirical, or professional literature as needed to support your views and writing.

Additional Requirements
To achieve a successful experience and outcome, you are expected to meet the following requirements:
Written Communication: Written communication is free of errors that detract from the overall message, follows standard American English usage, and uses language appropriate for the intended business and scholarly doctoral audiences.
Formatting: Paper, references, and citations are formatted according to current APA style and formatting guidelines.

Designate each sentence in each of the paragraphs with an MEAL Plan with an M = Main topic; E = Evidence; A = Analysis; L = Linkage

MEAL Plan (Main idea, Evidence, Analysis, Link)

Length: 1000 words total, double-spaced. (ExcludingCover, Table and References)

Font and Font Size: Times New Roman, 12-point.

Observational Studies

Introduction

Observation is one of the few options available for studying records, mechanical processes, and complex interactive processes. We can gather data as the event occurs and come closer to capturing the entire event than we can with interrogation. We have to be present to catch the event or have some recording devices on the scene to do the job. Observation includes a variety of monitoring situations that cover no behavioral and behavioral activities.

Course Competencies Met in This Unit

- Competency 1: Apply the critical concepts and principles of applied business research.

- Competency 7: Analyze different approaches to the creation of literature reviews that support applied business research.

Objectives

To successfully complete this learning unit, you will be expected to:

1. Identify the various designs of observation studies.

2. Analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the observation approach in research design.

3. Describe the distinctions between monitoring nonbehavioral and behavioral activities.

Attachment:- Observation Options.zip