Main Task: Propose and Justify a Research Method and Design
Develop an envisioned methodology and design for your dissertation research topic based on the research problem, purpose, and previous research, and then write a research paper to identify the strengths and weaknesses of the envisioned method and design. In the paper, justify why the chosen method and design would be most appropriate for the research questions in the attached document (attachment 1). In justifying the chosen method and design, discuss why alternative methods/designs would be less desirable for the study. Please corroborate your assertions with scholarly research.
Support the paper with a minimum of 7 resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included.
Length: 12-15 pages not including title and reference pages.
The paper should demonstrate new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. The response should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards
Learning Outcomes:
Argue the criteria for selection of a research method.
Evaluate the differences between facts and theory, as well as concepts and variables.
Examine the use of a theoretical perspective in the design process.
Evaluate the concepts of construct validity and measurement reliability.
Justify quantitative research designs when appropriate.
Justify qualitative research designs when appropriate
Anticipate ethics requirements when conducting research with human subjects
Compare and contrast the three types of research methodologies
Distinguish among non-experimental, quasi-experimental, and experimental research designs.
Assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of each research methodology.
