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TYPES OF VARIABLES AND DATA ANALYSIS

Before any study can be undertaken, the researcher must determine what exactly will constitute the study's target population, sample frame, and sample (if any of these terms is unfamiliar to you, I strongly encourage you to revisit the discussion of sampling in Module 3 as this information provides the foundation necessary to complete this SLP assignment)I paste the Module 3 below for your review to review and pull from as well. Also to be considered how he will go about recruiting subjects into his study.

Your Task for this Assignment

Discuss the following as it pertains to your study in 3-4 pages;incorporate this discussion into a 12- to 15-page final paper consisting of all prior SLP components.

1. A sampling plan for your study to address the research question you chose in Module 1. Be sure to outline clearly your study's

a. target population

b. sampling frame

c. sample

2. A recruitment strategy for enlisting prospective research subjects in your study.

SLP Assignment Expectations

1. You are expected to consult the scholarly literature in preparing your paper; you are also expected to incorporate relevant background readings.

2. Your paper should be written in your own words. This will enable me to assess your level of understanding.

3. In order to earn full credit, you must clearly show that you have read all required background materials.

4. Cite your references in the text of all papers and on the reference list at the end. For examples, look at the way the references are listed in the modules and on the background reading list.

5. Proofread your paper to be sure grammar and punctuation are correct and that each part of the assignment has been addressed clearly and completely.

6. Your assignment will not be graded until you have submitted an Originality Report with a Similarity Index (SI) score <20% (excluding direct quotes, quoted assignment instructions, and references). Papers not meeting this requirement by the end of the session will receive a score of 0 (grade of F).

Do keep in mind that papers with a lower SI score may be returned for revisions. For example, if one paragraph accounting for only 10% of a paper is cut and pasted, the paper could be returned for revision, despite the low SI score.

Please use the report and your SI score as a guide to improve the originality of your work.

Length: 12-15 pages typed, double-spaced.

Note: Wikipedia is not an acceptable source of information.