Discussion/ Conclusion Section
Part A
- What are the similarities and differences in the discussion/conclusion section of a qualitative and quantitative research report?.
Plano-Clark & Creswell (2015) argued that Qualitative study and quantitative study in their conclusion section differed about and shared the following: First the two methods include summaries. While qualitative organizes theirs by themes quantitative does the same with hypothesis and research questions. Second, qualitative studies used existing studies to compare the findings whereas qualitative studies draw on prediction and antecedent studies to provide an explanation to the results. Third, the two methods contain implications and suggestions for practice, limitation of their study according to their respective style. In addition, they called for suggestions for future research, and provide an overall significance of the study.
Part B
- Evaluation of the quality of the discussion/conclusion section: 2.07/3
- Barbuto, J. E., Gottfredson, R. K., & Searle, T. P. (2014). An examination of emotional intelligence as an antecedent of servant leadership. Journal of Leadership and Organizational Studies, 21(3), 315-323.
- The table below is adapted from Plano-Clark & Creswell, 2015, p. 476
Part C
High quality research reports give a summary of the study by restating the purpose, and the mains findings, it provides explanation of the results, discussed the implications, and present the limitations. In addition, high quality research reports, invite further research to expand upon the findings. A quality reports must have a back-matter sections with the necessary information.
- Are there any elements of this section that you still have questions about or finding confusing?
It is not a question but a realization. The back matter and all its elements were not a criterion of high quality I used to consider. It is a new revelation.
- How can you apply this knowledge to your work context or current leadership experience?
A leader, in my opinion, is a teacher. Therefore, as advocate of evidences-based information, I could teach coworkers how to differentiate a high-quality research report to an average or a poor one.
Question
How could someone speak of researcher’s values such as Integrity, accountability, transparency, and global learning when reading a research report section?
References
Plano-Clark, V., & Creswell, J. (2015). Understanding research: A consumer’s guide (2nd ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
Thank you for your response.
Your post shows evidence of insights that you have gained through the readings this week. The implications that you share regarding how this information could apply to your own leadership practice are considered.
You have posed a very thought-provoking question for your colleagues. I am interested in hearing what they have to say.
Well done!
Dr. Strong
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I don’t think you can fully understand a researchers values based on reading a research paper they conducted. Infact, I think if they insert themselves into the paper, it would take some of the credibility away. The paper is about the question being asked. Information on the researcher is important and knowing their credentials adds weight to the discussion and conclusions. Looking up the researcher is a way to get to know them better including their reputation.