Fareeha Nazfcs 68118th Feb 2015 With The Passage Of Time

Fareeha Nazfcs 68118th Feb 201511with The Passage Of Time I Have Foun

Fareeha Nazfcs 68118th Feb 201511with The Passage Of Time I Have Foun Fareeha Naz FCS th Feb .1 With the passage of time I have found myself more familiar with the stages involved in research procedure. I better recognize the material includes in finding a good area, resources to find literature, testable findings and their result in a report form. I seemed it really hard to express things in words because of my timid nature. This week readings support me to overcome that issue in a positive way. This week’s most interesting thing that I learned is how to be persevering in selection of research project. Under the guidance of project advisor and previous team project experience guide in a way to create a comprehensive research such as finding of good relationship to measure, its implementation on population and at the end conclude it by satisfying the measuring population and in the end compile it in a form of compact report. 1.2 The material related to readings discussed shortly in above paragraph would be useful for a student like me to conduct a research in a right path with using helpful information from the reports, journals, dissertations and other resources with good findings to measure and turn it to be a good or useful material for future use. The step-by-step guidance in the reading material guided me in the right direction to understand this course till now. Schwab’s book is a good source to understand the difficult sentences in a simple way. 1.3 I have a goal to study the influence of cultural differences on fashion industry and how it could differ the designing concepts from each other, it will be good & necessary for me to read and understand the current studies as well as previous scholarly studies related to this topic. I will like to make it a reference for others who will join this research in future. This week readings are a turning point for me to think analytically that would be helpful for me to achieve my career goal in research. FCS681 Types of Research Design: Non Experimental Hira Cho Types of Designs Treatment ? control group? yes no yes no true experiment quasi-experiment non-experiment Random Assignment? no Manipulation of IV High degree of control Random Assignment No random assignment Threat to Internal Validity Need more evidence No manipulation Little of no control New phenomena Description, observation, no causal Experimental vs. Non Experimental Manipulation of IV (Treatment or Intervention) Observation of the influence Independent Variable -------------------ïƒ Dependent Variable No manipulation No control group Just observation VS. Types of Research Experimental Quasi-Experimental Non Experimental Non-Experimental Design Non-Experimental Design is used to; Construct a picture of a phenomenon Explore events, people, or situations as they naturally occur Test relationships and differences among variables Types Description Frequency, percentages, averages, graphs, etc. Comparison (t-test or one-way ANOVA) Difference in two group of subjects (Ex. Math scores by gender) Correlation (regression) Ex. Math achievement and math attitudes Prediction (regression) Ex. Prediction of math achievement based on math attitudes Descriptive Designs Construct a picture of a phenomenon Explore events, people, or situations as they naturally occur Frequency, percentages, averages, graphs, etc. Criteria for evaluating descriptive studies 1.Conclusions about relationships should not be drawn 2.Subjects and instruments should be described completely Relationship designs Test relationships and differences among variables Comparative: Difference in two group of subjects Ex. Math scores by gender Correlational Simple correlation Ex.Math achievement and math attitudes Prediction Ex. Scores from a mathematical attitude scale are used to predict math achievement scores Causal-comparative designs Ex-post-facto When it is impossible or unethical to manipulate the independent variable Ex. what is the effect of pre-kindergarten (Pre-K) attendance on first grade achievement Correlational causal-comparative studies Use of correlational models to investigate possible cause and effect relationships Sophisticated statistical models: Path analysis & Structural equation modeling Example of comparative design If math scores for males are significantly higher than those for females, a relationship exists between gender and math achievement If the academic self-concept scores for ninth graders are significantly different than those for twelfth graders, a relationship exists between grade level and academic self-concept If the third grade achievement scores for whites are not significantly different that those for non-whites, no relationship exists between ethnicity and achievement Simple Correlation Math achievement and math attitudes Teacher effectiveness and teacher efficacy Cross-section design Bivariate: X ïƒ O Multivariate: X ïƒ O Y1 Y2 Longitudinal time series design X | X | X | X | X | X | --- O | O | O| O| O| O| --- Panel Design? Examples Household production theory: Families are both producers and consumers of goods. In an effort to maximize utility, families attempt to efficiently allocate time, income, and the collection of goods and services they both use and produce. Study of the household production, consumption and household time allocation. Time spent in hhp = f(agewife) Household production Market production Leisure Basic Concepts, Relationships Between Concepts and Assumptions The basic concepts that are consistent across several different definitions of household production theory are household production, consumption and time allocation. Household production relates to all the output that a household produces including production related to work. Household consumption includes all things that are consumed by a household including things like food, sleep, and leisure. Consumption theory is often predicated on the idea of diminishing marginal utility. This idea implies that we will diversify our consumption because increased consumption of the same good will give us less utility after a certain point. Finally, time allocation refers to the exact way we spend each minute of our day. Time allocation also introduces the basic concept of opportunity cost, explaining that every minute we allocate to one activity, by definition, can not be allocated to any other activity. The main assumption of household production theory is that consumers act as rational actors. The overall theory’s goal is to explain the interactions and relationships between consumption, production and time. Time spent in hhp = f(agewife) A. In 1995, a researcher collected data on time allocation of house wives and their ages. The researcher analyzed the relationship between the two variables through a simple regression (wives’ household production time - their age). What is the name of this design? Suggest one improvement you could make in this design. Source: Godwin, D. (1992) Time spent in hhp = f(agewife) B. A researcher samples a group of 60-69 year old wives in 1995 and asks them to recollect different period of their lives and report on their time allocation at specific dates (e.g., in 1955, when the women were 20-29, again in 1965, when the women were aged 30-39, etc.) What is the name of this design? What is its key weakness? Source: Godwin, D. (1992) Cross-sectional Time spent in hhp = f(agewife) C. The first data are collected from all age groups, aged 20-79, from a random sample of subjects in 1985. In 1995, another random sample of subject is taken and the same data, using the same instruments, are collected. Again in 2005, the same data are collected with the same instruments, from a third random sample of the population. She analyzes the time use of each age group across time. What is the name of this design? What specific question in this research study does it answer best? Source: Godwin, D. (1992) Time spent in hhp = f(agewife) D. The first data collection from a random sample of subjects aged 20-79 in 1985. In 1995, another random sample is taken and the same data, using the same instruments, are collected. Again in 2005, the same data are collected with the same instruments from a third random sample. The researcher examines those in the 1985 sample who were in the same age groups as they would have aged over 10 years until 1995 and aged another 10 years by 2005. For example, she studies the 30-39 year olds in 1995 in comparison to the 1985 sample of 20-29 year olds and the 2005 sample of 40-49 year olds. What is the name of this design? Discuss one of its key advantages. Source: Godwin, D. (1992) Time series Time spent in hhp = f(agewife) E. A researcher draws a sample in 1985 of a group of 20-59 year old wives, to survey their household production and age. In 1995, the researcher recontacted and reinterviewed the same sample and measures the same two variables in the same way. The researcher reinterviewed the same sample again in 2005, measuring the same variables with the same instruments. What is the name of this design? Discuss its one most advantageous feature. Source: Godwin, D. (1992) Longditudinal-panel Practice Based on your group research proposal, develop a non experiment design (you can modify the current model for this practice). State the alternative hypothesis Specify the population Diagram the design using the notations (R X Y O) Explain the potential threats to the validity Non Experimental Design Discussion Leader Sampling Group Discussion Possible theory/framework Possible methodology Group report (Mar. 14, by midnight) A. Your theory 1) The visual image of the concept/model with the source 2) A brief introduction 3) How to apply the theory to your proposal B. Your Research Design Possible methods Define the population Possible threats In the heading, include the title/names/key words (as in your previous report) Use page numbers!!

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The passage of time often brings about significant transformations in individuals’ understanding of research processes and methodologies. As a novice researcher, my journey has been characterized by a gradual yet steady acquisition of knowledge regarding the various stages involved in conducting effective research. Initially, I struggled to articulate my ideas clearly, primarily due to my reserved nature. However, recent readings have empowered me to overcome this hurdle by providing systematic approaches and guidance, thereby enhancing my confidence and clarity in research communication.

One of the most valuable lessons I have learned is the importance of perseverance when selecting a research project. Choosing a suitable topic requires diligent effort, consistency, and patience, often guided by mentorship and previous project experiences. Under the mentorship of my project advisor, I have gained insight into creating comprehensive research designs—identifying meaningful relationships, implementing measurements on target populations, and synthesizing findings into concise reports. This process underscores the necessity of meticulous planning and systematic execution for producing valuable research outputs.

The readings also emphasized the importance of utilizing diverse sources such as reports, journals, dissertations, and other scholarly materials to craft a sound research foundation. These resources offer valuable insights and statistical findings that lend credibility and depth to research projects. The step-by-step guidance provided by the readings has been instrumental in navigating the research process, from framing questions to analyzing data and reporting results. Schwab’s book, in particular, has been a helpful tool in simplifying complex sentences, making the learning process more accessible.

With a specific interest in how cultural differences influence the fashion industry, I recognize the necessity of studying existing scholarly work on this subject. Understanding current and prior research helps establish a theoretical framework, informing my study and ensuring it contributes meaningfully to the field. Future researchers can then build on this groundwork, fostering further exploration of cultural impacts on fashion design concepts across different societies.

The various research designs discussed, especially non-experimental methods, have broadened my comprehension of how to investigate phenomena without manipulating variables artificially. Descriptive studies, correlational analyses, and causal-comparative designs offer diverse ways to explore relationships among variables. For example, examining the correlation between math achievement and attitudes provides insights into potential influences, even if causality cannot be confirmed. The choice of design depends on the research question, ethical considerations, and practical constraints.

In the context of household production theory, I learned about the complex interplay between household activities, consumption, and time allocation. Studies analyzing these relationships using regression models—such as examining the impact of age on household production time—highlight the significance of selecting appropriate research designs. Improvements, such as integrating longitudinal or panel data, can enhance the robustness of findings by accounting for individual variability over time.

Understanding different research designs, including cross-sectional, longitudinal, and panel methods, enables a researcher to align their study accurately with specific objectives. For instance, cross-sectional designs are suitable for capturing a snapshot of phenomena at a particular point, while longitudinal studies track changes over time, offering deeper insights into causal relationships. Each approach, however, presents unique challenges and potential threats to validity, such as selection bias, attrition, or measurement errors.

Developing a non-experimental research proposal involves clearly articulating hypotheses, defining the target population, and diagramming the design to illustrate the relationships among variables. Recognizing potential threats—such as the influence of extraneous variables or sample bias—is essential for ensuring validity. These considerations underscore the importance of rigorous planning and critical evaluation in research methodology.

Overall, the passage of time has transformed my perspective on research—from viewing it as a daunting task to understanding it as a structured, systematic process that requires perseverance, meticulous planning, and continuous learning. As I continue to develop my skills, I am confident that these foundational insights will guide me toward conducting meaningful and impactful research in my chosen field, contributing to academic knowledge and practical applications alike.

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