Data Methods and Hypotheses of Two Studies

¶ … Kottke, J., & Pelletier, K. (2013). Measuring and differentiating perceptions of supervisor and top leader ethics. Journal of Business Ethics, 113(3), 415-428. doi:10.1007/s10551-012-1312-8 Davis, A. L., & Rothstein, H. R. (2006). The Effects of the Perceived Behavioral Integrity of Managers on Employee Attitudes: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Business Ethics, (4). 407. Locate, download, and print "Empirical Research Checklist." For this assignment, selection of quantitative studies is preferred. Instructors will be scoring your submission based on the number of correct identifications of empirical articles as noted in the checklist submitted.

To be accepted as an empirical article, at least 13 of the 15 characteristics identified in the checklist must be present. Directions: Read the Kottke and Pelletier article in the topic materials. Read the articles in detail. Complete the Empirical Research Checklist for each article by giving the page number where the characteristic is found or marking an "X" in the "Not Contained in Article" column. Empirical Research Checklist for 2 Articles Article 1 Article Citation (APA format): Kottke, J., & Pelletier, K. (2013). Measuring and differentiating perceptions of supervisor and top leader ethics.

Journal of Business Ethics, 113(3), 415-428. doi:10.1007/s10551-012-1312-8 Section Defining Characteristic Contained in Article (Give page number) Not Contained in Article Abstract An abstract of the contents is provided. Introduction The purpose of the study is stated. The scope of the study is stated. 417, 421 A rationale for the study is provided. The hypothesis or research question is stated. Key concepts and terms are noted. x A review of the literature is provided. 415-416, 419-421 Methods A description of the population sample is provided.

416-417, 419 The data collection procedure is presented. Other procedures to be used are described. 417-419 Results A narrative statement of the findings is given. 424-425 A description of the data collected is given. 417-419, 422-423 Findings are supported by graphs and charts. 418-419, 422-424 The analysis of the data is explained. Conclusion A summary of the study is provided. Conclusions related to the hypothesis are stated. Questions for future research are presented. 425-426 References References used in the study are presented.

426-428 Empirical Research Checklist for 2 Articles Article 1 Article Citation (APA format): Davis, A. L., & Rothstein, H. R. (2006). The Effects of the Perceived Behavioral Integrity of Managers on Employee Attitudes: A Meta-Analysis. Journal of Business Ethics, (4). 407. Section Defining Characteristic Contained in Article (Give page number) Not Contained in Article Abstract An abstract of the contents is provided. Introduction The purpose of the study is stated. 407, 409, 414 The scope of the study is.