Week 7 Assignment: Formulate Hypothetical Research Designs Activity Description Given the two methods below, develop a hypothetical design plan for each method: 1.Quantitative 2.Qualitative For each hypothetical design, provide a discussion of the appropriateness based on course texts and/or suitable supplemental foundational research sources. Support your paper with a minimum of 5 resources. In addition to these specified resources, other appropriate scholarly resources, including older articles, may be included. Length: 5-7 pages not including title and reference pages References: Minimum of 5 scholarly resources. Your paper should demonstrate thoughtful consideration of the ideas and concepts that are presented in the course and provide new thoughts and insights relating directly to this topic. Your paper should reflect scholarly writing and current APA standards. Review APA Form and Style. Be sure to adhere to Northcentral University’s Academic Integrity Policy. View the Northcentral Academic Integrity Tutorial to refresh your knowledge of how to achieve academic integrity. Upload your assignment using the Upload Assignment button below. Learning Outcomes 1.0 Argue the criteria for selection of a research method. 5.0 Justify quantitative research designs when appropriate. 6.0 Justify qualitative research designs when appropriate 10.0 Assess the relative strengths and weaknesses of each research methodology. Hypothetical Research Designs This week you will explore the concept of research designs. Review the resources listed in the Books and Resources area below to prepare for this week’s assignments. Books and Resources for this Week: Document/Other Reference Instruction Leong, F., & Austin, J. (Eds.). (2006). The psychology research handbook: A guide for graduate students and research assistants.
