Think about a research question that addresses some problem or topic that interests you. Write the methods section of a hypothetical research proposal in which you identify the problem/issue to be addressed and explain how you would investigate the problem/issue using quantitative research methods.
An introductory paragraph that describes both the design of the study and the organization of the methods section.
State the research question, a null and alternative hypothesis, and an indication of whether the test will be one or two-tailed
The Subjects (or Participants) section of the Method section describes the source and number of subjects you will be using
The Instrumentation (or Measures) section of a Method section describes the particular measures you will employ and how they will measure the variables specified in your research questions and hypotheses.
The Procedures section provides a detailed description of the exact steps taken to contact your research participants, obtain their cooperation, and administer your instruments.
A research proposal often includes a statement that describes the statistical tests that will be used to address the hypotheses and research questions.
State whether the research is correlational or experimental
Specify the outcome/dependent and predictor/independent variables and their levels of measurement
A final section should include a statement about how this study would contribute to the field, limitations of this study, and a few ways in which it could be expanded in the future or inspire other future research.
More helpful information on how to write a methods section for a research proposal may be found by using the following link: https://www.sagepub.com/sites/default/files/upm-binaries/14649_Chapter5.pdf
Your assignment should be approximately 1,000 words in length (typically, four-six double-spaced pages), not counting cover page, reference list page, appendices, figures, or tables.
Your assignment should include a title page and a reference list page, and be completed in Times New Roman 12-point font, double-spaced, with appropriate header, page numbers, one-inch margins, and meet all other requirements of APA Stylebook.
An abstract is not required.
Please refer to the rubric associated with this assignment for detailed guidance about expectations and grading.
