This assignment mirrors the Week 3 assignment in which you discussed qualitative data collection tools. Now you have the opportunity to discuss quantitative data collection tools. Based on the topic you chose for the Week 1 assignment, you will explain what data collection tool(s) you might use for your possible quantitative study and explain why they are suitable. You will also start thinking about your potential participants. Keep in mind that you are practicing as you draft these components and that for the final assignment, which is your mini research proposal, you will have the opportunity to revise. During the final week, you will decide which methodological approach is most suitable for your topic and choose to collect either qualitative data or quantitative data.
Prior to beginning work on this assignment,
Consider reviewing Chapter 4 of the textbook.
Based on the topic you chose for the Week 1 assignment, include the following in your paper:
Explain what quantitative data collection tool(s) you might use for your study (Likert-type scale, customer satisfaction survey, grade point averages, test scores, or other types of numerical data) in one paragraph.
Pick two quantitative data collection tools and explain in one paragraph why each of those tools may or may not be appropriate for your chosen topic.
Discuss the characteristics of your potential participants in one paragraph.
The Collecting Quantitative Data paper
Must be one to three double-spaced pages in length (not including title) and formatted according to APA Style
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as outlined in the Writing Centers APA Formatting for Microsoft Word
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Must include a separate title page with the following:
Title of paper in bold font
Space should be between title and the rest of the information on the title page.
Students name
Name of institution (Ashford University)
Course name and number
Instructors name
Due date
Must utilize academic voice. See the Academic Voice
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resource for additional guidance.
If sources are used,
Must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Centers APA:
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Citing Within Your Paper
Must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center. See the APA: Formatting Your References List
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resource in the Writing Center for specifications.
Attached Week four paper has to be revised!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Derrick,
The purpose statement and research questions you have presented here are things that we already know the answers to. Remember, you are not writing a research paper, you are proposing new research that hasn’t been done yet. Additionally the research questions posed here are cannot be answered by quantitative research methods. Finally, the hypotheses presented are not hypotheses and do not correspond with the research questions given. Please see the line-by-line feedback for more details on how the purpose statement, research questions, and corresponding hypotheses must be revised before submitting your Module 5 assignment. I recommend reviewing the resources given on quantitative purpose statements, research questions, and hypotheses in the module 4 assignment instructions.
Be sure that you include your revised purpose statement, research questions, and corresponding hypotheses in your module 5 assignment submission.
Please see the APA Style Basics Guide in the Announcements for the correct format for citations and references.
( 0.50 / 0.50) States the Topic
Distinguished – Clearly and accurately states the topic.
( 1.28 / 2.00) Writes a One Sentence Quantitative Purpose Statement That Embodies the Single Purpose of the Potential Study
Below Expectations – Writes a one sentence quantitative purpose statement that attempts to embody the single purpose of the potential study; however, significant details are missing.
( 1.52 / 2.00) Writes One or Two Quantitative Research Questions That Align With the Purpose Statement
Basic – Writes one or two quantitative research questions that partially align with the purpose statement. Relevant details are unclear and/or inaccurate.
( 0.00 / 2.50) Writes a Corresponding Hypotheses and Null Hypotheses to the Research Questions
Non-Performance – The corresponding hypotheses and null hypotheses to the research questions are either nonexistent or lack the components described in the assignment instructions.
( 0.34 / 0.34) Written Communication: Control of Syntax and Mechanics
Distinguished – Displays meticulous comprehension and organization of syntax and mechanics, such as spelling and grammar. Written work contains no errors and is very easy to understand.
( 0.25 / 0.33) Written Communication: APA Formatting
Basic – Exhibits limited knowledge of APA formatting throughout the paper. However, layout does not meet all APA requirements.
( 0.33 / 0.33) Written Communication: Page Requirement
Distinguished – The length of the paper is equivalent to the required number of correctly formatted pages.
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