For this section of your research proposal assignment, you will focus on the sampling, reliability, and validity of your research proposal. This section will include information on sampling, reliability, and validity.
The following components should be addressed in your paper this week:
Information on your sample
Sampling basic information (age, gender, criteria, etc.)
Sample size
Explain why your sample is appropriate for your study
Reliability
Explain how your data collection process is consistent and reliable
Explain why your measurement tool is reliable
Validity
Explain how you will ensure you have a valid sample
Explain how you tested the validity of your measurement tool
APA formatting, references, and citations are required.
Your research project design should be included as part of your final submission for your research proposal project in week 7 and your research proposal presentation in week 8.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Sample
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22.5 to >18.45 pts
Sampling basic information (age gender, criteria, etc.), sample size and a clear explanation of why the sample is appropriate for the study is included.
18.45 to >16.88 pts
Sampling basic information (age gender, criteria, etc.), sample size and an explanation of why the sample is appropriate for the study is partially included.
16.88 to >0 pts
Sampling basic information (age gender, criteria, etc.), sample size and an explanation of why the sample is appropriate for the study is absent or largely inappropriate.
/ 22.5 pts
Reliability
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22.5 to >18.45 pts
A clear and reasonable explanation of the data collection process is included. A reliable measurement tool is included.
18.45 to >16.88 pts
A somewhat clear and reasonable explanation of the data collection process is included. A somewhat reliable measurement tool is included.
16.88 to >0 pts
An explanation of the data collection process and a measurement tool is absent or largely inappropriate.
/ 22.5 pts
Validity
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22.5 to >18.45 pts
An explanation of how the measurement tool is tested for validity is included and appropriate. A clear explanation of sample validity is included.
18.45 to >16.88 pts
An explanation of how the measurement tool is tested for validity is included and somewhat appropriate. An explanation of sample validity is included.
16.88 to >0 pts
An explanation of how the measurement tool is tested for validity is absent or largely inappropriate. An explanation of sample validity is absent or severely inappropriate for the study.
/ 22.5 pts
APA & Mechanics
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7.5 to >6.15 pts
The assignment consistently follows current APA format and is free from errors in formatting, citation, and references. There are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. All sources are cited and referenced correctly.
6.15 to >5.63 pts
The assignment consistently follows current APA format with only isolated and inconsistent mistakes and/or has a few grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Most sources are cited and referenced correctly.
5.63 to >0 pts
No attempt to follow APA format is indicated. Sources are not used and/or there is no reference page. Mechanical errors significantly interfere with the readability of the paper.
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