Design a research study on the topic of the study selected in
Week One and critiqued in Week Three. Your design should seek to
resolve the limitations you identified in the study you critiqued.
Your paper must address all of the components required in the
“Methods” section of a research proposal: State the research
question and/or hypothesis. Specify the approach (qualitative or
quantitative), research design, sampling strategy, data collection
procedures, and data analysis techniques to be used. If the design
is quantitative, also describe the variables, measures, and
statistical tests you would use. Analyze ethical issues that may
arise and explain how you would handle these issues.
Your Final Paper must be eight to ten pages in length (excluding
title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Utilize a minimum of six
peer-reviewed sources that were published within the last 10 years,
in addition to the textbook, that are documented in APA style as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. The sources should consist
of the following: One source should be the article you critiqued in
the Week Three assignment. At least two sources should be about the
research methodology you have chosen for your study. At least one
source should be on ethical issues in research. The remaining
sources may be about anything pertinent to your study.
In accordance with APA style, all references listed must be
cited in the body of the paper.
Required Sections and Subsections (use these headings in your
paper) Introduction – Introduce the research topic, explain why it
is important, and present your research question and/or hypothesis.
Literature Review – Summarize the current state of knowledge on
your topic, making reference to the findings of previous research
studies (including the one you critiqued in Week Three). Briefly
analyze and critique these studies and mention the research methods
that have previously been used to study the topic. State whether
your proposed study is a replication of a previous study or a new
approach using methods that have not been used before. Be sure to
properly cite all of your sources in APA style. Methods Design –
Indicate whether your proposed study is qualitative or quantitative
in approach. Identify the specific research design, using one of
the designs we have studied in Weeks Three through Five, and
indicate whether it is experimental or non-experimental. Evaluate
your chosen design and explain why you believe this design is
appropriate for the topic and how it will provide the information
you need to answer the research question. Cite sources on research
methodology to support your choices. Participants – Identify and
describe the sampling strategy you would use to recruit
participants for your study. Estimate the number of participants
you would need and explain why your sampling method is appropriate
for your research design and approach. Procedure/Measures – Apply
the scientific method by describing the steps you would use in
carrying out your study. Indicate whether you will use any kind of
test, questionnaire, or measurement instrument. If using an
existing published instrument, provide a brief description and cite
your source. If you are creating a questionnaire, survey, or test,
describe the types of information you will gather and explain how
you would establish the validity and reliability. If you are not
using such an instrument, describe how you would collect the data.
Data Analysis – Describe the statistical techniques (if
quantitative) or the analysis procedure (if qualitative) you plan
to use to analyze the data. Cite at least one source on the chosen
analysis technique (from your Week Two assignment). Ethical Issues
– Analyze the impact of ethical concerns on your proposed study,
such as confidentiality, deception, informed consent, potential
harm to participants, conflict of interest, IRB approval, etc.
After analyzing the ethical issues that apply to your research
proposal, indicate what you would do to handle these concerns.
Conclusion – Briefly summarize the major points from your paper and
reiterate why your proposed study is needed.
Writing the Final Paper
The Final Paper: Must be eight to ten double-spaced pages in
length, and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the
Ashford Writing Center. Must include a title page with the
following: Title of paper Student’s name Course name and number
Instructor’s name Date submitted Must begin with an introductory
paragraph that has a succinct thesis statement. Must address the
topic of the paper with critical thought. Must end with a
conclusion that reaffirms your thesis. Must use at least six
peer-reviewed sources that were published within the last 10 years,
in addition to the textbook. Must document all sources in APA
style, as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Must include a
separate reference page, formatted according to APA style as
outlined in the Ashford Writing Center
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