PSY 326 Week 4 Discussion (dq1+dq2)

PSY 326 Week 4 Discussion 

DQ1

Survey Research

Choose a research area that you would like to learn more about. Briefly design a study, using one of the survey approaches introduced in the reading this week. The research design should include the type of sampling you will use and why you have chosen this approach to study the topic.  Regardless of the method you choose, include two sample questions that will be part of your study. Indicate why each of these would be good questions, based on the principles presented this week.  What are the ethical concerns associated with your question or approach? Finally, suggest ways to improve the response rate or participation levels in your study.

DQ2

Data Analysis

Assume that you have conducted the research study which you proposed for the first discussion question this week, and that you now have the data. Which of the methods used for analyzing survey data would you use to analyze this data and why? Be sure to explain why the approach that you are proposing for the data analysis is consistent with the survey research method that you employed and the data you obtained.