Week #3 Discussion - Research Proposal, Variables, Research And Hypothesis

WEEK #3 DISCUSSION BOARD: Research Proposal, Variables, Research Questions And Hypothesis

In this discussion board you will share your research proposal topic, your research question, hypothesis, and the variables in your proposed study.

Indicated the type of variables you will have in your study and your constant (if applicable). Identify which are independent and which are dependent variable(s) and whether they are categorical or quantitative or perhaps both. For your hypothesis, is it directional or non-directional and indicate why/how you made this choice. What is your sample and population. What will you choose as your instrument and why did you choose this? If you are looking at multiple instruments, indicate how you might decide which to use.

This is an exercise in putting these pieces together to formulate your proposed study. If you can't answer these questions, consider your research question. Is it one that is measurable? Is it really a study or is it just a paper. This exercise may reveal some issues for you.