2022 Introduction to Statistics in Research Mitchell 2nd ed

I N T R O T O R E S E A R C H : D A T A V I S U A L I Z A T I O N & C O M M O N S T A T T E S T S

Identify a Topic - Scenario Clifton Strengths One of the main goals of analysis is to study the association between variables. For example, a group of 50 employees completed their CliftonStrengths and received a report that shows their own top five strengths compared to the entire group of employees (in the U.S.). You work for a global company with a presence

in several other countries. Global teams include representation from each site and one of the main purposes for taking the CliftonStrengths was to improve team performance. In your group discussion, questions are raised because you want to review the impact on team performance if employees are assigned to teams based on CliftonStrengths instead of randomly chosen by leadership. Others raised questions about Myers-Briggs, since employees took that assessment five years ago. This discussion prompts you to consider if certain strengths are significantly different depending on the country you are

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from, as well as if there is any connection between Myers-Briggs and CliftonStrengths. Now that I have your interest (showing you the fun side of research), let’s make sure to remind you of the best way to evaluate research. Evaluate Research Studies The next step in the process, is to find, read, and evaluate research. In this scenario, where would we search? How should you evaluate the studies you find?

Schenck, P. M. (2009). Analyzing the relationship of strengths to personality preferences and vocational interests utilizing clifton StrengthsFinder, myers -briggs type indicator, and strong interest inventory (Order No.

Start at the library in the thesis database and search on the term “ Clifton .” Expect to find several studies that might be relevant. I purposefully used dissertations so that you will start to get familiar with this database. Rationale for this study: Schenck’s study include s Myers Briggs with several research questions that seem applicable. Besides the normal criteria for evaluating a resource, there are three questions to consider as you evaluate a research study.

3401033). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (304862735).

Question 1: Did the study have enough power. According to Adams &McGuire, (2023), “the stronger the pattern or relationship and the larger the sample, the more power the study has and the greater likelihood of finding statically signific ant results” (p. 53).

✓ Yes , the Schenck study had a sample size of 164.

Question 2: Did the author hypothesize a relationship between variables and did they utilize a design and procedure that helped demonstrate causation? (Ibid, p. 54) This question relates to internal validity which will be discussed in more depth later.

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