Qualitative Doctoral Business Research Role of Theory

Running Head: QUALITATIVE DOCTORAL BUSINESS RESEARCH ANALYSIS 1 QUALITATIVE DOCTORAL BUSINESS RESEARCH ANALYSIS 5 Analysis Role of Theory in Context of Qualitative Doctoral Business Research Introduction Models and theories produce the basis upon which empirical inquiries are built. Empirical research is not only concerned with data variations (with respect to what is going on in the globe) but also with testing whether such data is in conformity with the theory or model (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2007).

It is also our intention to progress existing theories or even come up with new ones on the basis of existing ones and on the basis of freshly acquired empirical evidence. Generally two strategies for carrying out quantitative research exist. The first strategy involves formulation of hypotheses by researchers based on previous research information and testing those hypotheses against available empirical data through a process called confirmatory research. Confirmatory research is used to either reject or confirm a hypothesis. The second strategy which is possibly supplementary is the exploratory research.

By explaining what exploration is we understand exploratory research. Exploration is some adventure into data (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2007). Exploratory research begins with data and goes on to explore with a view of formulating a hypothesis and theorizing the data on the basis of knowledge gathered from the data. This discourse evaluates the application of ethnography in quantitative research as a theory useful in comprehending business problems.

The central role of the ethnography theory in deductive reasoning in quantitative business research Quantitative research can be interpreted as the application of statistical analysis in establishing relationship between the known and what the research can teach us. The collection and analysis of data through quantitative strategies demands some comprehension of the connection between variables by use of inferential or descriptive statistics (Bleske-Rechek, Morrison & Heidtke, 2015). Ethnography theory is strongly relied upon by descriptive statistics.

The descriptive statistics are utilized in drawing inferences concerning populations and in the estimation of parameters of such populations (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2007). Descriptive statistics are the basis upon which inferential statistics are built as well as the assumptions generalizing population from a sample selection. Through the application of ethnography theory research can interact with targeted population and retrieve fundamental information which can be studies for valuable results. Quantitative analysis can be used to come up with visual representations for data through the use of charts, tables, plots and graphs (Coogan, 2015).

Researchers applying quantitative analysis can draw conclusions from argument, evidence and logic. Raw data interpretation should be directed by general guidelines for the evaluation of assertions and claims made and the assessment of the soundness of instruments used. Quantitative analysis will also apply protocols to anticipate or control existing threats to the validity of outcomes (Coogan, 2015). Research intention is quite important for every research in business quantitative research.

Ethnography theory characteristically illustrates the research intention in a way that satisfies the purpose of the research statement or the leading goals (Bleske-Rechek, Morrison & Heidtke, 2015). Through quantitative research intent is used for testing theories and deductive evidence searching for the purpose of supporting or rejecting a hypothesis. Quantitative researchers garner information from people with an objective of identifying the themes that make it possible for them to inductively develop theories.

Relationship between the theory, specific business problem, purpose statement, and research question for a DBA applied Doctoral Study Literature review plays an important role quantitative research for researchers because it assists in research justification and identification of study purpose. Literature could be used in identification of the questions that should be asked and to develop a hypothesis. The literature research from ethnographic theory has more detail and has better comprehension that in other theories of research (Creswell & Plano Clark, 2007).

Other theories use literature review for the provision of evidence with an intention of identifying and studying the existing problem to be solved through inquiry. Literature reviews are often brief and they are not meant for guiding research questions at the similar length as the same literature review would guide research in the case of quantitative research. This helps to make sure that literature is not a limiting factor to the information types through which the researcher will acquire knowledge.

The use of ethnography makes it possible for researchers to maintain objectivity in research approach for the experiment through information the background. Measures are put in place to make sure preconceptions are kept at bare minimum so that garnered information isn’t polluted by personal beliefs from the researcher (Bleske-Rechek, Morrison & Heidtke, 2015). Qualitative researchers to the contrary rely on their personal attitudes to inform their backgrounds and experiences that define how they interpret things through theme and coding process for doctoral study that applies DBA.

Illustration of the impact of the theory on the development of an applied Doctoral study Application of the ethnography theory for quantitative research in applied doctoral research development is observed in application of statistical and mathematical methods for the evaluation of business or investment opportunities and in making of decisions. For example, in management of a portfolio, quantitative analysis will be used for the purpose of mathematically determining when it is appropriate to sell or buy securities. Assuming the consideration is on whether to buy XYZ company shares.