MG 315 Week 2 Assignment | Park University
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MG 315 Week 2 Assignment | Park University
Unit 2: Project Topic and
Feasibility Paper
As preparation for the final research paper, formulate a theory
about the correlation between a measurable dependent variable (the effect) and
measurable independent variables (the causes).
A topic area you may wish to consider is pay and performance in Major League Sports. You are not restricted to Sports
papers. You could choose a different causal relationship. I have posted, in the
course announcements, six examples of Topic and Feasibility papers. You may wish
to review these examples.
Be sure to have at least two independent variables for proposed research paper. The topic proposal should include the following four items which serve as the foundation for the final research paper after instructor feedback is given.
1) Purpose Statement
In one paragraph, state the correlation and identify the primary
independent variables.
State the correlation as in the following:
“The dependent variable _______ is determined by independent
variables ________, _________, ________, and ________.”
Identify and defend the “primary” independent variable, or the
variable believed to have the strongest impact on the dependent variable:
“The most important independent variable in this relationship is
________ because _________.”
2) Definition of Variables
For each variable, write a single definition paragraph talking
about the variable. Paragraphs should be in this order: dependent variable,
primary independent variable, and three independent variables.
In addition to defining the independent variables, defend why
each determines the dependent variable.
For the primary independent variable, at least two research
sources that discuss the variable also must be cited. These sources need not be
technical documents but should contain evidence to justify the relationship
between the primary independent variable and the dependent variable. List these
sources in the Works Cited (reference) page.
**Note: Citations from encyclopedias, Wikipedia, blogs,
abstracts, or non-governmental websites are not acceptable research sources.
3) Data Description
For each of the variables, at least 30 observations of
cross-sectional or time-series data must be obtained. Thus for the final
research paper, a data matrix that is at least 30 rows by numbers of variables
must be presented.
In one paragraph, identify the data sources and describe the
data (e.g., which government agencies supply the data, which methods are used
to compile them, when they were collected, etc.).
4) Works Cited Page
The final page of the proposal should be a Works Cited page
listing the two research sources for the primary independent variable and the
data sources, with a separate citation for each table of data, including
specific table numbers for each of the sources.
Your instructor will provide you with feedback within seven days
of the last day of unit two.
Refer to Term Research Paper Resource for guidelines on writing the paper and the APA format document