You will now complete your research proposal. Your proposal should be 6-10 pages in length with a minimum of five references in addition to the text. All of the following sections must be completed. Revise as needed based on instructor feedback on the midterm.
You are combining all previous assignments into one. I will send the format.
Complete the following sections for your Final Proposal:
Cover page: Follow APA formatting for the cover page.
Abstract: A brief summary of your topic and hypothesis as well as the major components of the research proposal (sample, research design, and data collection techniques)
Introduction: Including a brief history of the problem, you present your topic, problem statement, and some general information about your topic.
Review of Literature: Summarize at least five relevant/related research projects. This part of the proposal can be taken from a modified version of your Review of Literature from the Unit 3 Assignment, but be sure to address your instructor's comments.
Variables and Hypothesis: Give a brief description of your independent variable and dependent variable. Provide the specific hypothesis statement which includes the independent and dependent variable.
Research Design: A description of your research design and a justification of why this particular design was chosen; discuss how your variables will be studied or controlled.
Sampling: Provide a description of your sampling plan; identify the population, sample, and sampling technique chosen.
Data Collection: Describe your one or more data collection techniques (e.g., survey, focus groups, interviews, field research, existing data, etc.).
Considerations: Discuss validity, reliability, and at least 1 ethical issue as they apply to your research proposal.
References: You must include correctly-formatted APA in-text citations in the body of your paper, and a matching reference list in appropriate APA form.
Format your work consistent with APA guidelines.