Prospectus Worksheet
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Prospectus Assignment Worksheet
Research questions and hypotheses help to inform research by identifying concepts of interest, targeting specific populations, and framing projects. You will need to develop a research question and hypothesis to inform the research you will be conducting for your final project in this course. This assignment will assist you in learning this skill:
Use Table 4.5 “Examples of Hypothesis and Variables” in chapter four of the textbook to assist you. This exercise will assist you in analyzing a hypothesis. Fill in the missing information for each hypothesis, and then complete the table by using your own hypothesis:
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Hypothesis |
Independent variable |
Dependent variable |
Direction of hypothesis
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Population |
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EXAMPLE: As the level of activity (low to high) increases, the level of mental well-being (poor to excellent) increases among older adults. |
Level of activity |
Level of mental well-being |
Positive |
Older Adults |
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As the level of community social support decreases, the number of petty crimes increases among teenagers. |
Level of community social support |
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Level of social support |
Level of social adjustment |
Positive |
Returning veterans |
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Now, complete the table for your Hypothesis:
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For this research project, you will propose a possible study for the social problem you selected. Use Chapter 6 in the textbook to decide on a research method for your potential study. For example:
Social issue: An elderly client struggling with poverty
Research method: Evaluation
Explanation of method: Evaluate an existing program that is meant to assist an elderly client living in poverty.
Once you have selected your research method, answer the following prompts:
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Social issue:
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Research method:
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Explanation of method:
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Compose the final draft of your research question:
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Explain your proposed research method (50-75 words):
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Explain your proposed research design (50-75 words):
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