Part 2: Data Collection Explain how the data will be physically collected. Explain where data will be stored and how it will be protected.

Write a 350- to 700-word paper using the scenario and two variables your learning team developed for the Week 2 Business Research Project Part 1 assignment, in which the goal is to submit a random sampling plan in such detail that another researcher could replicate the method.

Discuss the following: 

• Population and size
• The target population and brief reasoning
• Sampling element which may be conducted through any of the following: 
  • Data mining
  • Survey (If a survey is chosen, create a 5-10 question document), or
  • Observation 
• The sample size
• Method of random sampling which may include: 
  • Simple
  • Stratified
  • Systematic
  • Cluster

Calculate the sample size for the mean or sample or sample size for the proportion, using a 95% confidence level, estimated population standard deviation or estimate of the true population proportion, and a 5% margin of error. Place the calculation in the Appendix.

Discuss how validity and reliability will be achieved.

If applicable, explain how human subjects will be protected.

Part 2: Data Collection

Explain how the data will be physically collected.

Explain where data will be stored and how it will be protected.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

Append the Week 2 Business Research Project Part 1 paper with the following:

Each team member should: 

• Find three articles relevant to your research problem with a minimum of one being peer-reviewed. Sources of non-peer reviewed articles may be trade journals or other sources recommended by your instructor.
• Provide a brief summary of each article by selecting relevant research that addresses the variables in the research question(s) of the article.
• Use an in-text citation and reference for each article.

As a team, revise the research question developed in the Business Research Project Part 1 using the team member's article summaries as a resource. The research plan should be 700 to 1,050 words in length.

Note: This paper is in addition to the Week 2 assignment and the total length does not include the Week 2 paper. 

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.