A Read two research articles or research reports that have u

A: Read two research articles or research reports that have used different research methods.

If you are in business/management, use articles in business and management and if you are in information technology, use articles in information technology

B: Put the information of the first research article or report on the cover page of the first article or report including title of the article or report, name of the article or report writers, name of the journal or organization that has produced the article or the report, date of the journal or report, page numbers of the article or report. Write a maximum one page summary for the first article or report on the next page after the cover page.

C: Put the information of the second article or report on the cover page of the second article or report including title of the article or report, name of the article or report writers, name of the journal or organization that has produced the article or report, date of the journal or report, page numbers of the journal article or report. Write a maximum one page summary for the second article or report on the next page after the cover page.

D: Put the title: Comparison of Methodology of Two Articles (or two reports) on a new page. Write a comparison comparing the methodology of the two articles or reports on the next page after the cover page. What methodologies the articles or reports have used. For example, the first one has used a sample of the population group but the second one has used the whole population group of the study; the first one has used a survey for collecting data but the second one has used observations for collecting data, or the first one has collected data by phone but the second one has collected data by face-to-face interviews; the first one has used top managers in the study but the second one has used junior managers; the first one has used software but the second one has used hardware, etc. Also, mention a few points about presentation of the analysis in your comparison. For example: the first one has presented the result of the analysis in graph forms but the second article has used tables; the first one has used more numbers in presenting the analysis but the second one has used more percentages in presenting the analysis; the first one has more numbers and percentages for analyzing data but the second article has used more sentences for analyzing data, etc. (A paragraph to a maximum of one page for comparison of the two articles).

E: Your overall assignment will have three cover pages and each cover page will have a page of writing after the cover page. It means that your assignment will have a total of 6 pages (3 pages of cover pages, and 3 pages of writings).

The assignment will be typed, double-spaced, font 12, and APA style.

Solution

The two research articles suggested for this case are based on qualitative and quantitative research methodology.

Quantitative problem statement

Problem statement: Prediction of stock prices on the basis of market factors

            The problem is the prediction of stock prices based on some predefined resources or current information. Research is based on quantitative research methodology and takes into account various factors such as stock price movement and historical prices. The article on quantitative stock prediction system based on financial news focuses on the volatility of stock market and the movement in the prices of stock at the onset of financial news.

            The article is published by Schumaker & Hsinchun in 2009 and is published by Journal of Business and information science. The information provided in the research revealed the determinants of stock price movement and the impact of external market factors on the research. The research involves data which is quantitative and informs about studies which cover predictions of textual finance, the limit of this study classifies the price direction regarding whether stock prices will rise, fall or remain the same (Schumaker & Hsinchun, 2009).

            The author of the literature considered qualitative methods of study, and Schumacher filled the gap by using the qualitative method of study. The author includes qualitative discussions for the examination of financial news on the price of the corporation stock. The knowledge gap prevalent in the research is the incorporation of significant financial news into business and exposes the need to integrate the financial market and stock market.

            The study investigates the prices of stock after the onset of any financial news related to the firm, and the research is focused on price reactions of any events and reveals how stockholders takes into account the financial news and external market factors of the organization. The research also conveys important information regarding various financial incentives linked with stock market and integration of financial practices.

Qualitative problem statement

Problem statement: Financial concerns of older people and its impact on society

The problem is related to the financial concerns of the old age people. It defines the implications on society of the increasing number of the ageing widowed women. Qualitative research methodology is used for this research to collect the data relevant to the research regarding the financial concerns, ageing aspects and legal issues. However the financial concerns and income factors are revealed through quantitative research methodology.

The author of the literature considered qualitative methods of study and Digiacamo, lewis, Nolan & Davidson filled the gap by using the qualitative method of study. The author includes qualitative discussions for the examination of collision of financial practices and its impact on society. The journal of qualitative research and the journal of business would be interested in publishing this research (DiGiacomo, Lewis, Nolan & Davidson, 2015).

The old age people and specially the older woman have various unlimited demands that need to be met for their assistance and for their administrative, legal and various legal issues. Thus, the qualitative research method will best serve the purpose of research and various numerical data can be collected through quantitative research methodology. Research will also throw light on the financial literacy in older women and its implication on the society.

These issues can be discussed in reference to absence of instrumental support and familiarity within the society. These financial concerns can have remarkable effect on the society and thematic analysis for the research problem revealed an increased administrative vulnerability. The research also analyzes the role of gender and its impact on transitions. The author used quantitative research methodology for the purpose of financial adjustments in rendering the housing insecurity and quantifying the risk of health.

.           The qualitative research aspects used in this research is the high administrative burden with the significance of grief and the bereavement period. Another qualitative factors researched in the problem are complicated process, loss reminders, insensitive interactions, feeling of demoralization which leads to distress. This phenomenon is quite common in society and the research revealed such common concepts (DiGiacomo, Lewis, Nolan, Philips & Davidson, 2013).

Reference

DiGiacomo, M ,Lewis,J ,Nolan,M & Davidson,P. (2015). The business of death: a qualitative study of financial concerns of widowed older woman. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4407784/

DiGiacomo M, Lewis J, Nolan M, Phillips J, Davidson P. (2013). Health transitions in recently widowed older women: a mixed methods study. BMC Health Services Research.

Schumaker L.R. & Hsinchun, C (2009). A Quantitative stock prediction system based on financial news. Retrieved from http://robschumaker.com/publications/IPM%20            %20A%20Quantitative%20Stock%20Prediction%20System%20based%20on%20Finan al%20News.pdf.

Schumaker, R. P. & H. Chen (2010). Evaluating a News-Aware Quantitative Trader: The Effects of Momentum and Contrarian Stock Selection Strategies. Journal of the American Society for Information Science.