For the final written assignment for this class, take a moment to think through how you would actually study this question and generate a paper that outlines your chosen methodology and why this method is the best for answering this question. This paper should be 3-5 pages double spaced and you must accomplish the following (HINT – you may find it helpful to use the subheadings in italics below to organize your response):
Methodology
Measurement
Subjects for Study
If you are proposing a probability sampling design: discuss of who your population is and how you plan to sample them (study population and sampling frame).
If you are proposing a nonprobability design: explain who you will be sampling for data and your rationale. You most likely/may not have a specific population in mind per se, but you should have a logical rationale for respondent selection.
If you are proposing a probability sampling design: identify which selection method you will be using. Do you propose a sampling modification such as stratified or multistage cluster? If so, clearly state which and why this will aid in sample selection
If you are proposing a nonprobability design: identify which sampling method you’ve chosen and why it is appropriate for what you are attempting to achieve.
Here’s another kind of outline to use for this section – this outline has all the same information from the checklist, just laid out differently. Use what works best for you, leave what doesn’t. 🙂
Methodology
1 paragraph on method selected and why this is the best methodology for the question you’ve asked
1 paragraph on strengths and weaknesses of your selected methodology
Measurement
1 paragraph on the nominal and operational definitions used for research concept #1
1 paragraph on the nominal and operational definitions used for research concept #2
1 paragraph on demographic variables you will measure as well.
Subjects for study
1 paragraph where you outline who your subjects are and why you’ve chosen them to answer this question
1 paragraph on selected sampling methodology and how you plan to find participants.
1 paragraph on the ethical considerations you need to be mindful of given your subjects
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