Thesis Notes

THESIS (HRMA 20073)
BSBA HRM 3-3N

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Thesis – it is a required paper to be defended in pursuit of a

bachelor’s degree, a master’s degree or a doctoral degree.
 By John Campbell, Philosopher, asserts that a Thesis is expected

to be a scholarly contribution in every way, in substance as well as
in form and including language usage and accuracy of expression.
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 A Thesis is essentially a research report. It addresses a very

specific issue and describes what is known about that issue, what
work the student has done to investigate or resolve it, and how that
issue may play out in the future.
Term Paper - is a sort of an academic paper, which presupposes a

student to investigate a particular problem in order to offer a new
vision, or a solution of the problem.
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Differences between Thesis and Term Paper:
1. The seriousness of purpose
2. The nature of the problem
3. The procedures used

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Differences Thesis Term paper

Scope/range Unlimited Limited
Area of study Laboratory research/field None
of study
Form of reporting Approval sheet, preface, No APAL
acknowledgement, list of
tables and figures
Research Methodology Instruments None
(Questionnaire,
interview, etc)
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LESSON 2 – SURVEY INSTRUMENTS

Research Design - is simply the framework or plan for a study
that is used as a guide in collecting and analyzing the data.
Purposes of a Research Design:
•To minimize the expenditure;
•To facilitate the smooth scaling;
•To collect the relevant data and technique;

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Purposes . . .
•To provide blue print for plans;
•To provide an overview to other experts;
•To provide a direction.

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Characteristics of Good Research Design:
1. Objectivity
Refers to the findings related to the method of data collection

and scoring of the responses.
2. Reliability
Refers to consistency throughout a series of measurements.

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Characteristics …
3. Validity
Any measuring device or instrument is said to be valid when it

measures what it is expected to measure.
4. Generalizability
Means how best the data collected from the samples can be
utilized for drawing certain generalizations applicable to a
large group from which sample is drawn.
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Characteristics …
5. Adequate Information
The most important requirement of good research design is

that it should provide adequate information so that the
research problem can be analyzed on a wide perspective.
6. Flexibility, adaptability, efficiency, and being economic.

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LESSON 3 – DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES
Data Gathering Procedures
Is the technique used to obtain the information used in a

thesis/dissertation to substantiate the claims made by a writer.
Types of Interviews:
1. Structured interviews
The interviewer asks a set of standard, predetermined

questions about particular topics, in a specific order.
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Types . . .
2. Semi-structured interviews
The interviewer uses a set of predetermined questions and the

respondents answer in their own words.
3. Unstructured interviews
The interviewer has no specific guidelines, restrictions,

predetermined questions, or list of options.
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How to Develop an Interview Schedule:
 Brainstorm your research topic;
 Work through your list carefully;
 Categorize each suggestion under a list of more general

topics;
 Order these general topics into a logical sequence;

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How to Develop. . .
 Think of questions you will want to ask relating to each of

these areas;
 When developing questions, make sure they are open rather

than closed.
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Double-barreled questions - are questions that ask about two or

more issues but leaves room for just a single answer.
Examples:
1. How well do you get along with your managers and

coworkers?
That being said, it would be much better and more accurate to

ask two separate questions:
How well do you get along with your managers?

How well do you get along with your coworkers?
THESIS (HRMA 20073)
Double-barreled questions - are questions that ask about two or

more issues but leaves room for just a single answer.
Examples:
2. How pleased are you with your salary and work environment?
How pleased are you with your salary?
How pleased are you with your work environment?

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How to Develop . . .
 If you need to, revise your schedule after each interview
 Become familiar with your schedule

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Establishing Rapport:
 Treat interviewees with respect;
 Think about your appearance and the expectations of the

person you’re about to interview;
 Think about body language;

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Establishing . . .
 During the interview, firm eye contact with little movement

indicates that you’re interested in what is being said;
 Don’t invade their space.

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Focus Group
Is where a number of people are asked to come together in

order to discuss a certain issue for the purpose of research.
Three basic types of questionnaire:
1. Closed-ended
2. Open-ended
3. Combination of both
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Closed-ended question
Refers to any question for which a researcher provides

research participants with options from which to choose a
response. Closed-ended questions are sometimes phrased as
a statement which requires a response.
Examples of close-ended questions which may elicit a "yes" or

"no" response include:
• Were you born in 2010?

• Is Hanoi the capital of Vietnam?
• Did you steal the money?
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Closed-ended question. . .
Similarly, variants of the above close-ended questions which

possess specific responses are:
• On what day were you born? ("Saturday.")
• What is the capital of France? ("Paris.")
• Where did you steal the money? ("From the bank.")

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Open-ended question
Is a question that cannot be answered with a "yes" or "no"

response, or with a static response. Open-ended questions
are phrased as a statement which requires a longer response.
Examples of open-ended questions:
• Tell me about your relationship with your supervisor.

• How do you see your future?
• What is the purpose of government?
• Why did you choose that answer?
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THESIS (HRMA 20073)

BSBA HRM 3-3N

Thesis – it is a required paper to be defended in pursuit of a

 By John Campbell, Philosopher, asserts that a Thesis is expected

 A Thesis is essentially a research report. It addresses a very

Term Paper - is a sort of an academic paper, which presupposes a

Differences between Thesis and Term Paper:

1. The seriousness of purpose

2. The nature of the problem

3. The procedures used

Differences Thesis Term paper

LESSON 2 – SURVEY INSTRUMENTS

Purposes of a Research Design:

•To minimize the expenditure;

•To facilitate the smooth scaling;

•To collect the relevant data and technique;

•To provide blue print for plans;

•To provide an overview to other experts;

•To provide a direction.

Characteristics of Good Research Design:

Refers to the findings related to the method of data collection

Refers to consistency throughout a series of measurements.

Any measuring device or instrument is said to be valid when it

The most important requirement of good research design is

6. Flexibility, adaptability, efficiency, and being economic.

LESSON 3 – DATA GATHERING PROCEDURES

Data Gathering Procedures

Is the technique used to obtain the information used in a

The interviewer asks a set of standard, predetermined

The interviewer uses a set of predetermined questions and the

The interviewer has no specific guidelines, restrictions,

How to Develop an Interview Schedule:

 Brainstorm your research topic;

 Work through your list carefully;

 Categorize each suggestion under a list of more general

 Order these general topics into a logical sequence;

 Think of questions you will want to ask relating to each of

 When developing questions, make sure they are open rather

Double-barreled questions - are questions that ask about two or

1. How well do you get along with your managers and

That being said, it would be much better and more accurate to

How well do you get along with your managers?

Double-barreled questions - are questions that ask about two or

How pleased are you with your salary?

How pleased are you with your work environment?

 If you need to, revise your schedule after each interview

 Become familiar with your schedule

 Treat interviewees with respect;

 Think about your appearance and the expectations of the

 Think about body language;

 During the interview, firm eye contact with little movement

 Don’t invade their space.

Is where a number of people are asked to come together in

Three basic types of questionnaire:

Refers to any question for which a researcher provides

Examples of close-ended questions which may elicit a "yes" or

• Were you born in 2010?

Similarly, variants of the above close-ended questions which

• On what day were you born? ("Saturday.")

• What is the capital of France? ("Paris.")