H. W. 1 essay

Examine Statistical Analysis Within the Context of a Dissertation
Topic
Instructions
For this assignment, you first will identify a topic of interest that you might want to pursue
research. You are not tied to this topic when you reach the dissertation sequence, but it should be
a topic that you find interesting now and also relates to your program and specialization.
Topic: The issue of poor communication on organizational leadership and its impact on the
organization’s performance. The focus will be on poor communication and its implications for
organizational leadership.
Next, conduct a literature search using the NCU library to locate two quantitative studies
examining your selected topic and in which the authors present statistical findings.
Once you have located your articles, you will prepare a short paper using the following format:
• Introduction to the selected topic of interest
• Brief summary of first article
o Include research question(s) and hypotheses, if stated, and general findings.
• Brief summary of second article
o Include research question(s) and hypotheses, if stated, and general findings
o Include statistical tests used.
• Synthesis
o Specifically, compare and contrast the two articles, assessing the types of statistical
methods and analysis used.
• Conclusion
o Assess what approach you might take if you were to conduct a study in this topic area.
Length: 3 to 5 pages not including title page and reference page.
References: Include a minimum of 3 scholarly resources.
Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are
presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your
response should reflect graduate-level writing and APA standards.