Research Paper Homework
Book reference: Gliner, J. A., Morgan, G. A., Leech, N. L. (2017). Research methods in applied settings: An integrated approach to design and analysis (3rd ed.)
Instructions
For this homework, you will design a research plan on the topic that you presented in Unit V. You will not conduct the actual research; rather, you will simply provide a written plan as if you were going to prepare to conduct the research.
First, provide a design specification for your research project. The purpose of the design specification is to set out a detailed plan of the method(s) you have chosen to investigate your research problem.
Next, include the elements below in your research plan.
A. Explain the research topic and research questions.
B. Describe the appropriate hypotheses.
C. Describe the methods (e.g., nature, number of observations/data generation instances).
D. Provide operational definitions of variables/evidence.
E. Describe your subject selection and the sampling procedure/rationale for participant recruitment.
F. Provide stepwise data collection/generation procedures (number your steps).
G. List the instruments used.
H. Explain the method for addressing reliability (as applicable).
I. Indicate your method of analysis.
J. Detail any ethical considerations for your study.
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
• The answer must be using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, typed, with one-inch margins on all sides.
• The response also includes a cover page containing the student's name, the title of the homework, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
• Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.