The QAQC-format
Quote:
‘We started by developing a theoretical framework that links interest development to the
broader notion of person– environment (P-E) fit. Using a sample of 933 individuals entering
the workforce, vocational interests, ratings of the work environment, and job satisfaction
were assessed at 3 time points over the course of a 22-year longitudinal study. Results
showed both stability (correlations ranging from .26 to .80) and change (d=s ranging from .03
to .34 in absolute value) in vocational interests over time. In addition, individual differences
in vocational interest change were also associated with corresponding changes in the work
environment, suggesting that employees gravitate toward work environments that fit with
their interests and their vocational interests are then predicted by their experiences in these
environments.’
Argue:
The research method of this week is Research design and Causality. Many social science
research studies address causal questions. There are many different ways in which you can
attempt to answer questions related to causal inference in your research – however, the design
you end up employing has significant implications for the credibility and validity of your
conclusions.
Question:
How many criteria do you need to have before you can speak about a
causal relationship?
Connection:
The article is a good example of the course material of the week. The
article gives a real life example of , for example, the research method of
this week. The course material of this week describes also the information
that fits in the research method.
Quote:
‘We started by developing a theoretical framework that links interest development to the
broader notion of person– environment (P-E) fit. Using a sample of 933 individuals entering
the workforce, vocational interests, ratings of the work environment, and job satisfaction
were assessed at 3 time points over the course of a 22-year longitudinal study. Results
showed both stability (correlations ranging from .26 to .80) and change (d=s ranging from .03
to .34 in absolute value) in vocational interests over time. In addition, individual differences
in vocational interest change were also associated with corresponding changes in the work
environment, suggesting that employees gravitate toward work environments that fit with
their interests and their vocational interests are then predicted by their experiences in these
environments.’
Argue:
The research method of this week is Research design and Causality. Many social science
research studies address causal questions. There are many different ways in which you can
attempt to answer questions related to causal inference in your research – however, the design
you end up employing has significant implications for the credibility and validity of your
conclusions.
Question:
How many criteria do you need to have before you can speak about a
causal relationship?
Connection:
The article is a good example of the course material of the week. The
article gives a real life example of , for example, the research method of
this week. The course material of this week describes also the information
that fits in the research method.
