unit 5 Methodology --

unit 5 Methodology --
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unit 5 Methodology -- Purpose The Methodology describes how you plan to conduct your research study so that it
answers your research questions. This section explains how you will gather your data, your sample population, how you
will analyze your data, and how you will ensure that the data is valid and reliable. Instructions Please select one of the
following exercises that coincides with your design and post your work to the Discussion 2. Quantitative Methods Design
a plan for the procedures to be used in a survey study. Be sure to review the checklist included in this units Reading
Assignment (Table 8.1) to determine if all of the components have been addressed. Or Design a plan for procedures for
an experimental study. Be sure to review the checklist included in this unit?s Reading Assignment (Table 8.4) to
determine if all of the components have been addressed. Qualitative Procedures Write a plan for the procedure to be
used in your qualitative study. Include the research strategy you plan to use, the types of data to be collected, the steps
that you plan to take to analyze this data. Be sure to review the checklist included in this unit's Reading Assignment
(Tables 9.1 and 9.2) to determine the comprehensiveness of your plan. Mixed Methods Write a plan for the procedure to
be used in your mixed-methods study. Include the rationale for the research specific strategy that you plan to use,
including the types of data to be collected and the steps that you plan to take to analyze this data. Be sure to review the
checklist included in this unit?s Reading Assignment (Table 10.1) to determine the comprehensiveness of your plan. As
you see classmates posting,, offer direct feedback relative to their entries reflective of the standard peer review
questions. Please review at least two classmates' posts, and try to select classmates who have not received peer
feedback this unit. Unit 5 Peer Review Receiving valuable feedback provides an opportunity to learn from others and
gather multiple perspectives on your project. The peer review process is evident in many organizations in which projects
are team-based or peer-reviewed. As a member of a team, you should provide feedback in a positive, constructive
manner. It is quite permissible to disagree with a colleague?s perspective as long as the exchange is respectful and
professional. When reviewing your colleagues posts, please offer feedback, suggestions, questions, and/or personal
examples based on the following points: Clarification: Is the approach practical. Does it make sense? Justification: Does
the entry include adequate detail to justify the direction being taken? Rationale: Have sufficient references been included
to support the direction being adopted? Relevance: Do you have (or have you heard of) similar experiences that you can
share? Recommendations: Do you have suggestions or advice that you would offer? This Discussion 2 addresses the
following unit learning outcomes: Construct a protocol to develop a quantitative, qualitative, or mixed method study.
Prepare a research prospectus for a research study. It also addresses the course outcome: IX540-4: Plan a research
proposal based on the elements and principles of educational research. Points and Rubric This Assignment is worth 80
points, and the rubric that will be used to grade your Assignment is available from the Grading Rubric page under
Course Home. Submitting Your Assignment Select the Discussion 2 link on the left to access the unit Discussion 2 and
create a new post. Your Discussion 2 contributions should be posted by midnight Saturday of this unit to allow time for
interaction with your colleagues.
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