Research Study Design Proposal
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Chad101proposalhelppresentation-14.pptxResearch Proposal
Type of Study
Research Question
Quantitative
Systematic Observation
Correlation
Qualitative
Naturalistic Observation
Experiment/Quasi
Measuring your outcome variable (Dependent Variable)
Qualitative – Field notes then looking for patterns or categories you can describe.
Use examples to demonstrate those patterns. Going to need multiple opportunities to observe.
Quantitative – How are you going to get numbers (counts or scores)
Number of questions get right
Number of times they do behavior
Length of time they do some behavior
Average value on a series of likert questions
Number rating during an observation
Variables
Each Variable needs both Conceptual and Operational definition
Independent Variable
Conceptual – Describe what it is
Operational – identify the groups
Dependent Variable
Conceptual – Describe what that variable is
Operational – How will you get numbers for it (how will you measure it) Needs to be specific
Coded behaviors (Observation)
Survey questions
Ratings
Tests
Standard measures (ruler, watch)
Format
Rationale
End with Hypothesis or Research Question
Method
Participants – Sample method, issues
Design - Why
Measures – Definitions, examples, validity, reliability
Procedures – Step by step detail
Analysis – how do you propose to analyze data (what statistical test or procedures)
Always keep in mind
External Validity
Internal Validity
Construct Validity
When designing your study.
