28 Jan When discussing your data

Homework #5: Methodology
The methodology section will outline how you intend to go about studying your proposed topic. This portion of your research proposal should be relatively regimented, and include the following subsections (generally in this order):

· Sample

· Measurement

· Data Collection Methods

Depending on your topic, the methodology section of your paper should be around 2-3 pages long.

When discussing your sample, you will discuss how the sample was selected (random, convenience, etc.) and why you chose that particular method. Additionally, discuss how you will (if necessary) protect human subjects. Additionally, discuss your sample population in detail.

In this assignment, in the measurement section, I expect you to describe each of the constructs you included, how they were measured, how they were conceptualized and operationalized (these are your dependent variables, independent variables, intervening variables) and tell me what your unit of analysis is.

When discussing your data collection methods, you will describe the research design (i.e., experimental, quasi-experimental, non-reactive, etc.) in detail and discuss why that design is appropriate for your hypotheses. Include an in-depth description of the procedures you will use to conduct the study.

· This should be between 2 and 3 pages long

· Typed, double spaced, Times New Roman 12 point font, 1 inch margins

· Make sure there are no grammatical or spelling errors

· Due through Blackboard on or before Friday, November 16th at 11:59 PM

· You will receive a 2 point deduction per every 24 hours it is late