Question Description
The question I am researching is: Do gun laws affect a state’s violent crime rate? I am comparing Alaska and Nevada.
Overview
Using the research question and hypotheses you developed in your Module 5 Literature Review assignment, write a report outlining the type data you would collect, how you would collect it, and how you would analyze it.
The primary purpose of this Research Methodology Assignment is to
give you experience in determining appropriate research methods to be
used with the research question and hypotheses you have posed and with
the type of data you would need to collect to answer your question. Your
report must contain the sections indicated in the assignment
instructions, and APA formatting standards must be followed throughout.
Assignment Instructions
Your report must contain the following sections. (Use these sections as headings in your paper.)
- Study Design This is an overview section that includes information from your previous assignments. You should repeat the research question and hypotheses from your literature review assignment here, then briefly tell what type of study you would do, what type of data you would collect, and summarize how you would collect and analyze the data. Most of these points are covered in more detail in later sections.
- Population and Sample This is a short section describing the population for your report, your sample, and how your sample will be selected.
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Variables and Measures Describe the variables in your
study. Indicate whether they are independent, dependent, moderating, or
intervening. Describe the relationship between the variables. Tell how
they will be measured. -
Data Collection Methods Tell what kind of data you
need to collect and how, where, and when you will collect the data. If
you plan to use a survey or questionnaire, include a copy of that
instrument in an appendix to your report. Also, include a copy of your
cover letter for your survey. If you plan to interview, tell if it would
be structured or unstructured and why. If it is a structured interview,
include the questions you would ask in an appendix to the report. -
Data Analysis Methods Describe the techniques you
will use to analyze the data. Indicate why you selected those methods
and why they are appropriate. You must be specific and detailed in
identifying and justifying the processes and statistical tests you will
use in the analysis of your data. -
References – Your report must contain a reference section that includes all sources in your paper. References must be in APA format.
Research Methodology & Analysis Report RubricResearch Methodology & Analysis Report Rubric
Criteria
Ratings
Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Study Design
10.0
pts
Problem
and hypothesis are correctly stated. Good concise statements of the
type of data to be collected, and summary of how it would be collected
and analyzed.
6.0
pts
Problem
and hypothesis are correctly stated. Statements of the type of data to
be collected, and summary of how it would be collected and analyzed
misses some key points.
4.0
pts
Problem
and hypothesis are stated but with errors. There are substantial errors
in the statements of the type of data to be collected, and summary of
how it would be collected and analyzed.
0.0
pts
Problem
and hypothesis are not stated. The statements of the type of data to be
collected, and summary of how it would be collected and analyzed are
missing or totally erroneous.10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Population and Sample
10.0
pts
Accurately describes the population and the sample and how the sample will be selected.
6.0
pts
Population and sample and how the sample will be selected are described with a few minor errors.
4.0
pts
There are major errors in the description of the population and sample and/or how the sample will be selected.
0.0
pts
Little or no attempt is made to describe the population and sample or the descriptions are totally inaccurate.10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Variables and Measures
20.0
pts
All
variables are accurately described and classification as to whether they
are independent, dependent, moderating, or intervening variables are
accurate. Relationships among variables are described and accurate.
Accurate descriptions of how variables will be measured are given.
12.0
pts
Variable
descriptions and relationships are mostly accurate with minor errors.
Descriptions of how variables will be measured are mostly accurate with
minor errors.
8.0
pts
There
are major errors in the descriptions of variables and their
relationships as well as in the descriptions of how they will be
measured.
0.0
pts
Little
or no attempt is made to describe the variables, their relationships,
or how they will be measured, or descriptions are completely inaccurate.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Data Collection Methods
20.0
pts
Accurate
description of the kind of data needed to complete the study and how
the data will be collected are given. In the case of surveys and
questionnaires, a copy is included in an appendix and surveys or
questionnaires are well formulated. For structured interviews, proposed
interview questions are included and well formulated.
12.0
pts
Description
of the kind of data needed to complete the study and how the data will
be collected are mostly accurate with some minor errors. In the case of
surveys and questionnaires, a copy is included in an appendix and
surveys or questionnaires contain only minor errors. For structured
interviews, proposed interview questions are included and contain only
minor errors.
8.0
pts
There
are substantial errors in the description of the kind of data needed to
complete the study and how the data will be collected. In the case of
surveys and questionnaires, a copy is included in an appendix but
includes numerous errors. For structured interviews, proposed interview
questions are included but contain numerous errors.
0.0
pts
No
attempt is made to describe the kind of data needed to complete the
study and how the data will be collected. Copies of surveys,
questionnaires, or structured interview questions are not included.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Data Analysis Methods
20.0
pts
Proposed
techniques for analyzing the data are appropriate and fully and
accurately described along with an explanation of why the techniques
were chosen and why they are appropriate for the study.
12.0
pts
Most
techniques described are appropriate with some minor errors. Explanation
of why the techniques are appropriate and why they were chosen misses
some key elements.
8.0
pts
Many
techniques described are inappropriate. Explanation of why the
techniques are appropriate and why they were chosen is sketchy and omits
many key elements.
0.0
pts
Analysis
techniques are either inappropriate or not given. No explanation of why
the techniques were chosen or why they are appropriate is given.20.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
References and Formatting
10.0
pts
Consistently
applied APA guidelines in regards to all aspects of the paper including
citations, references, headings, page numbers, and running headers.
6.0
pts
Manuscript conformed to most APA guidelines
4.0
pts
Weak, incomplete, ambiguous, or inconsistent application of APA formatting.
0.0
pts
Failure to apply APA rules for manuscript presentation.10.0 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Writing and Timeliness
10.0
pts
Consistently
applied standards of English composition. There were no grammatical,
spelling and/or punctuation errors and transitional phrases were used to
guide the reader throughout the text. Assignment submitted on time.
6.0
pts
Paper
conformed to most standards of English composition. There was an
occasional grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation error. Timeliness of
delivery was acceptable.
4.0
pts
Weak,
incomplete, ambiguous, or inconsistent application of rules of English
composition. There were frequent grammatical, spelling and/or
punctuation errors. Delivery was delinquent.
0.0
pts
Failure
to apply standard rules for English composition. There were many
grammatical, spelling and/or punctuation errors that distracted the
reader from the content of the writing. Delivery was delinquent10.0 ptsTotal Points:
100.0