Discussion Post
Constellation: Malec, T. & Newman, M. (2013). Research methods: Building a knowledge base. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc.
According to the text, the research process follows a set of four steps including: hypothesize, operationalize, measure, and explain.
• Locate a study through the Ashford University library and apply it to the research process. For help on finding research article through the library, watch the Searching Techniques: Proquest and Searching Techniques: EBSCOhost videos.
• Define whether the study you found is a qualitative, quantitative or mixed methods design study.
• Identify the hypotheses or research questions (qualitative studies only include research questions).
• Briefly define the independent and dependent variables in measurable terms.
• Discuss how the data was collected and provide a brief review of the findings/results.
• Describe how the research process can apply to other situations and whether you think the research process is useful for all research problems.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.