Homework: Develop a Quantitative Research Design Quasi-Proposal
Length: 12 to 15 pages.
Develop a quasi-proposal for the intended research/quantitative example that is attached. While the most important elements in any proposal are the fundamentals of the problem, purpose, and research questions, the bulk of the homework will be the methodology. Organize the quasi-proposal for this homework by subheadings. The actual headings and information that need to be included depend on the method used to collect the data. In studies involving the collection of primary data, please be sure to include the details of the sampling plan, measurement of variables, the actual data collection procedure, plan of analysis, and justification for the decisions.
Include the following information, using these headings, in your quasi-proposal:
I. Introduction
II. Statement of the Problem
III. Purpose Statement
IV. Research Questions
V. Hypotheses
i. Null and Alternative for each research question
VI. Methodology
i. Research Design: Specific quantitative method to be used and rationale. Cite works related to your decision.
ii. Operationalization of Variable: Specification of the concepts to be measured for each variable/construct.
o State variable/construct name,
o Define the variable/construct,
o Identify the source of the variable/construct,
o Describe how the variable/construct is scored,
o Identify the level of measurement of the variable/construct,
o Identify range and interpretation, or group classification of the variable/construct.
iii. Specification of the population, recruitment method, and target sample size with justification.
iv. Data collection procedure: Explanation of how the data will be collected.
v. Intended data analysis: Explain how the data will be analyzed to test the hypotheses and provide answers to the research questions. Provide your rationale.
VII. Validity: Any plausible threats to internal and external validity.
VIII. References
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.