Propose your hypotheses as concrete connections between measurable variables

Propose your hypotheses as concrete connections between measurable variables

A clear and informative title of your research topic (1 pt): This will help you to focus on your research topic.

Clearly stated research topic and questions. (1 pt):

Begin with the statement of your research topic and state your research question(s) as relationships between abstract concepts that speak to your research question.

Quality of hypotheses (2 pts). Then, formulate your research one or two hypotheses to test your RQ.

Propose your hypotheses as concrete connections between measurable variables. Your hypotheses must be clear and to the point. Your research hypotheses must reflect the literature you reviewed in assignment

3.Measurement and operationalization (2 pts).

Identify and operationalize the independent variable (IV) and dependent variable (DV). Clearly explain how your main variables will be measured.

Sampling methods and/or Study area(2pts).

Explain your target population. Identify a specific sampling method you will use and explain why you selected that method.

For example, simply stating “random sampling” or “representative sampling” will not suffice. Make sure you specify your sample size.

If you are not using a sample, justify why you do not need to select a sample.

Depending on your topic, it may be necessary to identify a (hypothetical) study area.

Data collection method and/ or data source (4pts).

Explain how your data will be collected.

Explain how you will measure your IV and DVFor instance, if you are using survey, what is the mode of survey distribution and structure? Specify the questions together with response options you will use.

If you are using existing data, identify your data source and how original data were collected.

Also specify how you will utilize existing measures to measure your IV and DV.

Remember that your data collection method must be feasible.

Reference information (1 pt): Provide full reference information in APA style.

You must cite every source within the text of the paper.

Penalty (-1 pt) if you do not follow word limit (800 words)