Instructions
Design, Data, and Measurements
This assignment will have you focus on research design, data, and measurements. There are three parts to this assignment. First, you will review a study and identify the design, variables, population and evidence. Second, you will look at the hypothesis from Unit I and based on what you learned in Unit II, determine if you need to revise the hypothesis based on these additional research components. Third, you will develop survey questions based on your revised hypothesis.
Part I: You will use the information from the National Longitudinal Study of the High School Class of 1972 to complete this first part.
- Identify the research design(s) used to conduct the research.
- Identify the dependent and independent variables.
- Identify the levels of measurement.
- Identify how the research population was sampled.
- Identify and explain evidence reliability and validity controls, and threats to the data’s internal and external validity.
Part II: In the Unit I Scholarly Activity, you developed your hypothesis and research question or questions. Based on what you have learned in Unit II, consider the following:
- Is the research design you selected appropriate for your research hypothesis and questions?
- What are your dependent and independent variable or variables?
- What are the levels of measurement?
- How will sample the research population?
- What are the threats to reliability and validity?
Then, determine if you need to revise your research hypothesis and research questions. Revise the hypothesis and or research questions as required. If no revisions are necessary, justify your decision. Keep in mind that you will be developing a quantitative research proposal.
Part III: Based on your hypothesis and research questions, develop a minimum of five survey questions. In the construction of the survey questions, ensure you consider the nature of the research, research method, instrumentation, and the operationalization of the variables.
Your paper must be at least three pages in length (not counting the title and reference pages). You are not required to write an introduction or conclusion for this assignment.
Your paper should include a minimum of three resources. You can use the textbook or websites, and at least two peer-reviewed scholarly articles from the CSU Online Library.
Adhere to APA Style when constructing this assignment, including in-text citations and references for all sources that are used. Please note that no abstract is needed.
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Public Administration Research Methods
Warren S Eller
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