Issues or limitations of the research design should be acknowledged or addressed. For example, if the recruitment procedure is to contact participants via email how will it be ensured that the sample recruited is representative of the population of interest?

For full-credit responses to the two question prompts combined should be a minimum of 3-4 pages (double-spaced). Note that the response can be shorter for first question as greater detail is necessary to outline a “good sampling process”.
Responses should include specific references to technical concepts of sampling & research design covered in the course material.
Detail of the method & procedure is required to demonstrate comprehension of the material. Simply mentioning terms (e.g., “random sampling”) is not sufficient for full credit.
Procedural details of the research design, specific to the context of your hypothetical example, is expected.
Issues or limitations of the research design should be acknowledged or addressed. For example, if the recruitment procedure is to contact participants via email how will it be ensured that the sample recruited is representative of the population of interest?

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