Creswell_Research_Design_ Qualitative Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches 2018 5th Ed

Components of an Experimental Study Method Plan
An experimental method plan follows a standard form: (a) participants and design, (b) procedure, and (c)
measures. These three sequential sections generally are sufficient (often in studies with a few measures, the
procedure and measures sections are combined into a single procedure section). In this section of the chapter,
we review these components as well as information regarding key features of experimental design and
corresponding statistical analyses. As with the section on survey design, the intent here is to highlight key
topics to be addressed in an experimental method plan. An overall guide to these topics is found by answering
the questions on the checklist shown in Table 8.4.
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