WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT: RESEARCH QUESTION AND DESIGNYou are working as a methodologist and have been tasked with designing the methods section for a research study. You will do an in-depth dive into the design elements of eachpart of the methods section through your weekly assignments. It is important that you check instructor feedback weekly and make revisions before submitting the final project. It is also important to understand that you are not collecting data for this project. If you use your research question and hypothesis from Introduction to Experimental Psychology, you will have a complete research proposal that can serve as a fantastic template for the future. It is highly suggested that you use the final project template attached above. |
Before Part 1, you will need to download a copy of the final project template shown above. You will fill out the assigned sections for each week.
Part 1: Introduce your topic and the the importance of this topic. Discuss your research briefly, use one or more citations to support that, add your research question, hypothesis and tell your reader what to expect in this paper. Your will use your research question and hypothesis from Introduction to Experimental Psychology. Report it in part 1 of the assignment. If you have not taken Introduction to Experimental Psychology yet, choose one of the three research topics below and report the research question and the hypothesis.
- What is the effect of the amount of sleep on symptoms of depression?
- What is the effect of parenting styles on levels of happiness in children?
- What is the effect of cognitive behavioral therapy on symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder?
Part 2: You will complete the next section of your methodology paper here by writing about the research design you will be using for this study.
- Research design – Here you will discuss your chosen methodology and justify why it is the best design for your study. Here is how you can break it down:
- Based upon your review of the literature and/or your textbook, which research method would be the best choice?
- (e.g., experimental, quasi-experimental, correlational, survey, etc.)
- Provide AT LEAST one citation that supports your research design choice. For example, if you are using a factorial design, then you must have a citation that states why it is the best choice to answer your research question.
- Based upon your review of the literature and/or your textbook, which research method would be the best choice?
| Paper Grading Criteria | Maximum Points |
| Part 1: Research Introduction | 35 |
| Part 2: Restated the research question and the hypothesis | 10 |
| Part 2: Research Methods Chosen | 20 |
| Part 2: Citation used to support research method choice | 20 |
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APA formatting used along with correct grammar and spelling Downloaded and used the final project template. |
15 |
| Total | 100 |
Click on the above “Week 1 Assignment: Research Question and Design” title which will allow you to attach your document.
