Reference no: EM132056320

Question: Constructing research reports are a major part of the research process. This assignment will assist you in beginning to prepare your research "proposal of placebos effects", which will be completed in your capstone course.

Using your selected topic "placebos effects", begin preparing the introduction and methodology section for the selected topic. Include the following in your paper:

1. Introductory section:

a. Develop your problem statement.

b. Develop a hypothesis on the topic you selected.

c. Include the hypothesis you submitted for Topic 3 DQ 2. For my hypothesis, I had to go beyond the statistics present and also look for separate evidence while using logical reasoning to avoid mixing up the cause with the effect of the phenomena. Use the feedback you receive from the discussion forum to revise your hypothesis if necessary.

2. Include the following sections in your report:

a. Methodology section: Include subsections:

i. Participants- How many participants will be involved in the study? What were the relevant characteristics (age, gender, race, etc.)? How were they recruited? Provide additional information to for clarity.

ii. Apparatus/ Materials/ Instruments- What materials or instruments were used in the experiment?

Prepare this assignment in the APA Style

iii. Procedure- Provide a clear description of all procedures followed in the study. Were there groups? Was there manipulation to control variables? Provide the steps of the study in chronological order for the reader.

iv. Design- Briefly explain the design of the experiment and why that is the best design for your study.