week 7 discussions

Week 7 Discussion Forum

Complete your week 7 required discussion prompt.

· All research projects are based around variables, which are essentially the characteristics of an individual, group, educational system, or the environment that is of interest in a research study. Variables can be straightforward and measurable, like gender, age, amounts, funding, etc. Variables can also be complex, such as socioeconomic status of a group, attitudes toward a topic, aspects of a system, etc. Now that your research topic has been identified and you have reviewed the overall literature and constructed your framework, you should identify the key variables of interest. In the discussion board this week, free write a list of variables that revolve around and within your topic of study. Are there variables that are of particular interest or focus in your study? Can you narrow your study down based on your list of variables? Is there anything you need to do to narrow your scope of research and your research questions?