Instructions:
After reading the lecture content, material, and resources, answer the following discussion forum questions:
· What is the relationship between the steps for the research design and the conceptualization of the problem in the investigation?
· Which of the steps do you believe is the most crucial? Why?
· How can you distinguish between conceptual and operational definitions? Provide an example.
General Instructions for the Discussion Forum:
1. Post your answer as established by your instructor on the course calendar. Your comments must be written in your own words. You can offer examples and quotes to support your proposals. Citations of other authors must be properly documented (author’s name, title, date, etc.).
2. Your reaction may be based on personal experiences, study material, or additional information obtained from the Online Library or others and may include:
o Some understanding received from what is published synthesizes the information and offers new perspectives or suggestions.
o The validation or rejection of the idea (supported by your experience or research).
o New information broadens, adds, or contrasts perspectives (based on reading and evidence).
3. Remember that your work must be original and not contain material copied from books or the internet. You must respect the intellectual property of the authors and not commit plagiarism.
4. Examine the criteria used to evaluate your assignment to find out how to get the highest grade for your work. The assignments are graded or evaluated through rubrics or the distribution of points.
5. Before submitting your entry, read your message several times. This will ensure that it contains the exact information you want to communicate.
6. The assignment will be assessed using the Institutional Discussion Forum Rubric.
Submission Instructions:
· Contribute a minimum of 200 words to the initial post. It should include at least two academic sources, formatted and cited in APA.
· Follow established netiquetteLinks to an external site. guidelines when participating in forums.