This week you will learn about the complexities of planning a well-designed study. You must first evaluate the appropriate methodologies (quantitative or qualitative) for exploring the research problem or subproblems previously identified. It is also important to select appropriate measurement instruments. During the course of this class you will need to discuss possible threats to internal and external validity in your chosen approach. Lastly, you will need to review your plan to assure that the study is being conducted in an ethical manner. What is the recommended order of tasks in preparing a research proposal? There are five tasks to prepare a research proposal.

1. State the problem clearly and completely When preparing a research proposal, the problem should be described...