Wk3 Assignment – Research Design and Methodology

For this assignment, you will develop a research plan for your chosen topic by addressing key components of research design and methodology. Focus on understanding and applying these concepts to your specific research topic. Please address the following components in your paper: Research Questions and Hypotheses Research Questions: Clearly state your primary research question(s). Ensure your questions are specific, measurable, and researchable. Hypotheses (if applicable): Formulate any hypotheses that your study will test. Explain the rationale behind each hypothesis. Alignment between Questions and Methodology Methodology Choice: Indicate whether your study will use a qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods approach. Justification: Explain how your research question(s) align with your chosen methodology. Justify why this methodology is appropriate for answering your research question(s). Research Design and Data Collection Methods Research Design: Specify the type of research design you will use (e.g., experimental, survey, case study, ethnography). Data Collection Methods: Describe the specific methods you will use to collect data (e.g., surveys, interviews, observations). Explain why these methods are suitable for your research design and methodology. Gaps and Limitations Potential Limitations: Identify any potential gaps or limitations in your proposed study (e.g., sample size, access to participants, potential biases). Mitigation Strategies: Discuss how you might address or mitigate these limitations. Significance of the Research Contribution to the Field: Explain the significance of your study and how it contributes to your field of study. Impact and Implications: Discuss the potential impact or implications of your research findings. Create a Google Doc of your assignment that you will submit to GAP for instructor feedback and tracking purposes. For help with uploading your Google Doc to GAP, please review the Shared Google Doc & Upload Instructions. The Google Doc assignment link must be copied and pasted in a Word document with a title page. Use this suggested Title Page template. Please see the linked rubric for grading criteria. DOC 700 Research Design & Methodology Written Paper Grading Rubric