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).The topic area you need to consider is pay and performance in Major League Sports.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 StatementIn 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 VariablesFor 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 DescriptionFor 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 PageThe 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.

Have you ever worked in a management or leadership position and experienced situations in which employees were not meeting your performance expectations? Or, perhaps you worked under a manager who continually blamed problems of production, output, or sales on you and your colleagues. An important takeaway from the red bead experiment is to consider instances such as these and question whether the fault lies with the employees or with something else, such as management’s decisions or the system that is put in place. As you discuss the red bead experiment, consider how you might be able to relate the lessons learned to your own experiences.In this Discussion, you will examine the red bead experiment and discuss the success of its implementation, as well as how the concepts derived from it can be applied to other aspects of the workplace.To prepare for this Discussion:Review this week’s Learning Resources, focusing in particular on the resources on the Red Bead experiment in the Analyzing Process Variation Using SPC section. Be sure to review The Red Bead Experiment media piece and the Red Bead Experiment Control Chart document.Review the Academic Writing Expectations for 2000/3000-Level Courses, provided in this week’s Learning Resources.By Day 3Post a 225- to 300-word (3- to 4-paragraph) explanation of how successful the Red Bead experiment was and how an example of the experiment in the workplace can be fixed. In your explanation, address the following:Explain your thoughts on the working climate at the White Bead Company. Describe what the advantages and disadvantages of the inspection system are. Were the strategies that management tried successful in improving workers’ performance? Explain why or why not. Provide an example of a situation similar to the Red Bead experiment that you have experienced in the workplace or have heard someone else describe. Explain how you might improve it. To support your response, be sure to reference at least one properly cited scholarly source.