· Statement of the problem
· Independent variable(s)
· Dependent variable(s)
· Measurement instrument or how the data will be collected
· Statistical test to be employed
· Assumptions of the statistical test to be employed
· Sample size needed
· Inclusion criteria for subjects to be included
· Exclusion criteria for subjects to be excluded. (Note: To facilitate calculating the estimate of sample size needed, a link to G*Power has been included in the weekly references.)
Once your research design outline has been developed, revisit your design with a critical eye on remaining plausible threats to validity. Briefly discuss the plausibility of the four threats to valid inference making as it pertains to your research design. Be sure to note both limitations and delimitations.
Length: 4-5 pages not including title page and references
Your response should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards
***PLEASE ENSURE ALL REFERENCES ARE SCHOLARLY RESOURCES***