In this module we learned about who may be included in our research and how we may go about collecting information from them. Review each of the THREE research articles you selected in Module 1(Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed)and continue your critique using the checklists below.
Post your critique no later thanWednesday, March 25, 2015. Sample:
Sample Size: How many are included in this study? Is this sample size appropriate for this study?
Demographics: Explain the demographic variables (age, gender, ethnicity, education etc and how these related to the study).
Population: What population does the sample belong to? Ie: What are the general demographic characteristics of the population (students, children, healthy adults, mentally ill adults etc).
Recruitment: How were the participants recruited? Were all recruited included in the study? Is the sample appropriate for this study?
Location: Where were the data collected?
Discuss the appropriateness of the sample (is the size adequate? Is the sample appropriate for this study?)
All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
Assignment 2: Describing the Sample
Building on your own research topic discussed inModule 2, discuss the following information concerning your sample. Submit your checklists no later thanFriday, March 27, 2015.
Research Topic:
Purpose of the Study:
Overarching Research Question or Theory:
Specific Research Questions/ Philosophical Underpinnings:
Methodological Approach and Rational:
Sample:
What is the anticipated sample size: How many will be included? How will you determine this number?
Explain the demographic variables (age, gender, ethnicity, education etc. and how these relate to the study).
What population does the sample belong to? Ie: What are the general demographic characteristics of the population (students, children, healthy adults, mentally ill adults etc).
Recruitment: How do you plan to recruit the participants? Will all those recruited be included in the study? Why or why not? What type of sampling procedure will you use?
Location: Where will the data be collected?
Discuss potential difficulties you may encounter in recruiting this population and/or discuss your plan on how to access this population.
All written assignments and responses should follow APA rules for attributing sources.
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