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Seminar Paper Methodology

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Seminar Paper Methodology

Design

Experimental design refers to the way participants are located within different groups of experiments. In this research study, the researcher will use repeated measures experimental research design as a methodology. Repeated measures are an experimental design where the same participants take part in every condition of the independent variable. Therefore, every condition in the experiment will use a similar set of participants. This type of experimental design is also known as the within-group or subject design with the advantage of reduced participant variables. More so, it requires fewer people to take part hence, time-saving.

Variables

The research study has both independent and dependent variables. The independent variable, in this case, is the level of preparedness of CLS students towards their future goals and career. In contrast, the dependent variable is their confidence or perceptions towards their future goals and careers.

Participants

In this study, the research will select participants enrolled in junior and senior CLS programs within the university. There are inclusion and exclusion criteria for each of the participants;

i. Inclusion criteria: must be enrolled into the junior or senior CLS program within the specified institution.

ii. Exclusion criteria: persons not enrolled in junior or senior CLS program within the specified institution.

Controls

A control group is separated from the entire experiment to avoid independent variables from affecting the results. Therefore, control groups isolate the effects of independent variables on the experiment, hence, can help rule out the alternative explanation of the study results. In this case, the control group will be other students enrolled in other curriculum programs other than CLS. The control group will not receive any treatments or manipulated variables. Therefore, no ethical issue will arise during the study.

Sampling

In this study, the research will use the simple random sampling method in selecting participants. This is a great probability method of sampling that is time-saving and uses fewer resources. It is reliable when used to obtain information because each participant is randomly selected. The research study will use a slightly larger sample size to maximize the results. There will be 60 experimental samples versus 20 participants in the control group.

Validity and reliability

The researcher in this study will ensure the experiment's validity by thoroughly researching and basing the findings on existing knowledge. More so, the researcher's conclusions will be accurately generalized to the population of participants. Similarly, reliability will be ensured through the tools and techniques used in the data collection process. Thus, the researcher will ensure that the results are precise, stable, and producible by carefully planning the methods and ensuring each measurement's relevant steps.

Data collection technique

This research will utilize various data collection techniques, including observation, use of questionnaires, and interviews. The researcher will observe the experimental group and the control groups notice any changes in their level of preparedness towards their future goals and careers. The researcher will directly administer questionnaires to the participants and wait for their responses. Lastly, the participants will take part in interviews with the help of interviewers to interpret the questions.

Research ethics

Participation in this research study is completely voluntary. This will be indicated on the consent form, allowing participants to withdraw from the study whenever they feel like it without fear of any penalties. It is voluntary because the participants can refuse to participate in the study. Participants will earn 5% extra credit for every 60 minutes spent in the study applicable to their CLS course. The study has minimal risks, such as emotional discomfort, fear, and anxiety. Lastly, confidentiality will be ensured by having a pseudonym to protect the participant’s identity. No one else other than the research will access the information collected.